Now The French Join The Americans In Going Prudish

BrianH

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Message received:

DEAUVILLE EPT EVENT CANCELLED

The European Poker Tour (EPT) regrets to announce that the 2007 French Open poker tournament due to be held at Casino Barrière de Deauville from 20-24th February, 2007, has been cancelled.

This is as a direct result of last-minute intervention by the French authorities making it impossible for the Lucien Barrière group to run a poker tournament on their premises in Deauville.

We sincerely apologise to all players due to attend the event, but unfortunately these circumstances were beyond our control. We will be appealing against this decision to the highest authority and will advise of any developments.

John Duthie, CEO, European Poker Tour
 
The EPT has said that a further announcement will follow - though it may be related to online qualifiers. I have most of the world's poker press where I am at the moment, I'll try to find out.
 
The reason given to the organisers is that "The tournament would have been sponsored and branded by an 'off-shore gaming site' ”. Off the record: the French authorities have made it clear to the casino that they can have their poker licence back if they choose to work with a French operator! This is an issue the EU is currently investigating.
 
So, as far as the title of this thread is concerned read "protectionist" rather than "prudish". That applies to both the French and the Americans in this case.
 
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