Press release
CHRISTCHURCH CASINO CONFIRMS 2011 NEW ZEALAND POKER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Christchurch Casino has confirmed the 2011 tournament dates for its flagship poker tournament, the
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Poker Championships (NZPC).
The 13th annual event is now locked in for 6-14th August 2011 during which period eight tournaments will be
held with a prize pool of over $280,000 to be posted from full events. The 2011 event was originally
postponed in April following the Canterbury earthquake in February; however the event is back and with more
purpose than ever – to help rebuild Christchurch, one poker tournament at a time.
Christchurch Casino’s Chief Executive Officer, Brett Anderson, says; “The excitement is already building around
the boutique tournament that is recognised as NZ’s Flag Ship Poker Tournament. Our New Zealand Poker
Championships are renowned throughout the world for atmosphere and character, with international and
national poker players alike coming to Christchurch Casino because of its ability to provide personal service like
nowhere else.” says Anderson.
Included in the eight individual tournaments is the coveted Main Event attracting household poker names
from around the world to compete every year, the South Island Championships and the Canterbury
Championships. This year t
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