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World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic Starts

Former Full Tilt Poker Tournament Returns To Cyprus To Kick Start Season XI Of World Poker Tour

by Brendan Murray  |  Published: Aug 04, 2012

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The World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic main event gets underway today on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

The event kick starts season XI of the World Poker Tour.

The $4,000 + $400 buy in event has two day 1s. Registration is open for the first six levels and players who are knocked out on day 1A can re-enter on day 1B. Three percent of the prize pool will be withheld for tournament costs.

Players start with 30,000 in chips, blinds of 50/100 and 60 minute blind levels.

The final table takes place on Thursday at the Merit Crystal Cover Hotel & Casino.

The tournament was formerly sponsored by Full Tilt Poker.

Cyprus banned online poker month.

 
 
Tags: World Poker Tour Metric Cyprus Classic,   Merit Crystal Cover Hotel and Casino,   Full Tilt Poker,   Poker Tournaments. WPT Cyprus,   WPT Season XI
 
 
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