William Hill Poker Grand Prix
- William Hill Poker Grand Prix
The William Hill Poker Grand Prix is a poker tournament sponsored by William Hill plc shown on Sky Sports. It features a number of professional and amateur poker players competing against each other. There have been two tournaments to date, broadcast in 2006 and 2007.
The first tournament entry fee was £6,000 (≈$10,500.) An additional £114,000 (≈$200,000.) was added to the prize pool by William Hill. A limited number of entrants qualified through online satellite tournaments.
Jesse May commentates the broadcasts on Sky Sports, with alternating support from Andrew Black and Lucy Rokach.
Format
Seven preliminary matches are played, with the winner of each going through to the Grand Final. The second-place finisher goes through to a semi-final round, the winner of which also advances to the Grand Final, which will feature the 7 heat winners and the semi-final winner.
2006 Tournament
2007 Tournament
External links
* [http://www.williamhillpoker.com/tournaments_grand_prix.htm Official site for the first season]
* [http://www.williamhillpoker.com/tournaments_grand_prix_2006.htm Second season]
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