Duplicate Poker Nation's Cup
In 2011, the International Federation of Poker's announced the "Duplicate Poker Nation's Cup." From around the world 72 players make up 12 national teams with the isolation of the London Eye pods, ensuring that no information can be shared between tables. Those national teams are USA, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Ireland, Holland, Australia, plus a team from Zynga.
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