GPI First Look: WPT Venice Carnival

While the California Swing is in full effect in America, the European WPT calendar heats up with the presentation of the WPT Venice Carnival:

CARNIVAL TIME IN VENICE

Some of Italy’s best are set to host the poker world as the Gioco Digitale.it WPT Venice Carnival is already underway at the world-famous Casino di Venezia in Venice, Italy.

WPT National Venice is currently underway. The event, which attracted 379 runners, is currently deep into Day 3 play. National High Roller action is also ongoing.

Monday marks the start of the WPT Main Event where Italy’s own Rocco Palumbo (GPI#277) is set to defend his title. Palumbo’s victory at the WPT Venice Grand Prix was the second major win of his career. In 2012, Palumbo outlasted over 2,900 other players to win his first WSOP gold bracelet at the 43rd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Came back where I won my last live major, kinda excited… #WPTNationalVenice pic.twitter.com/NAt1bPq0Xb

— Rocco Palumbo (@RoccoGe) March 6, 2014

WPT LIVE SHOW W/JESSY MAY RETURNS

Off the back of the success of the WPT Live Show in Prague, poker commentator Jesse May returns to host a daily dose of fast paced entertainment including round up from the WPT Main Event plus a mix of interviews with pro poker players and the Royal Flush Girls.

Each night throughout the week partypoker will be offering online promotions; the WPT Live Show 500 and the WPT Live Show Happy Hour Rake Race. The $10 buy-in, $500 guaranteed tournament and double point cash games will both be giving away an unforgettable VIP Package to WPT Cyprus involving Jesse May, Royal Flush Girls, famous pros and the legendary party.

Find out more by watching the daily show live streamed right from the centre of the action in Venice.

DEFENDING CHAMPION

›› ROCCO PALUMBO  

Born ›› Genova, ITA
Resides ›› Portorož, SLO
Twitter ›› @RoccoGe

GPI# ›› 277  |  PoY# ›› NR
GPI Score ›› 1528.41

Career ›› Wins: 5  | Cashes: 40  |   Top 10: 25
Earnings ›› 2014: $0  |  Career: $1,294,116

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