Poker Thrilla in Manila?

Thursday, 16 February 2006

So it might not actually be taking place in Manila but Poker’s finest will be invading the city of Cebu in the Philippines next week to take part in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's first ever World Celebrity Poker Tournament.
The event will see the likes of Doyle Brunson and his son, Todd, come to play in the special event at Casino Filipino.
Tournament organizer Wally Sombero, a top poker player in the Philippines said that, aside from the Brunsons, 10 other world-class players will be taking part in the poker festivities to be hosted by Jack Binion of World Series of Poker fame.

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