Today the final of one of the largest poker tournaments in South America is being held in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The Texas Hold’em Grand Final, organised by casino management company Tilley Entertainment, takes place at hotel casino Crowne Plaza Maruma from 11th to 14th October, with a first prize of US$100,000.

The first two rounds of the competition proved that poker is not only an increasingly popular game in the USA and Europe but also in South America. Over 300 players from several countries joined battle to reach the final tables, all enjoying the first-class accommodation provided by the 5-star Crowne Plaza Maruma.

Tilley Entertainment is a gaming management company with successful global operations that range from cruise ships to slot route operations and casino resorts in the Caribbean, Latin America and Russia. Jess Chavez, General Manager Casino Maruma, commented: “We are very happy to be hosting this tournament. From the great feedback we’ve had, we look forward to expanding the event in the future.”

Casino Maruma is the largest casino in Venezuela and has multiple gaming levels offering over 40 gaming tables, including American Roulette, Punto Banco and Blackjack, and more than 350 slot machines, 2 Electronic Roulettes, a Poker room, Sportsbook and restaurants. (E-10.11.07)

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