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Barcelona poker game raided
A private poker tournament held during an industry convention in Barcelona was shut down by local Police. Poker tables and chips were confiscated at the event on Friday.Police raided the Hotel Princesa in Barcelona Spain where a private freeroll tournament was being held. This year's convention ought together 42 online poker affiliates sponsored by a variety of poker rooms online. It’s understood by poker affiliates, and most poker players, that cash poker games aren’t allowed just anywhere, and in Barcelona, they’re only allowed in casinos. This is not the first time a poker game has been shut down during an industry convention. More than $10,000 in cash was to be won at this event in addition to a diamond bracelet valued at nearly $15,000.000yThis article was written for TravelSavvy Europe by Brian Day. For more information see: Barcelona - Offbeat sights. If you know of an interesting European travel related news story, please get in contact.
