EPT Founder, John Duthie, becomes president of PartyPoker Live series

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Garfed Malta. Feb 05 2017 21:03. Posts 4818

John Duthie, founder and former CEO of the EPT [European Poker Tour] has agreed a five-year deal to become President of partypoker LIVE, new live global poker tour that was announced in January branded by PartyPoker.

As a player, John has over $3.2 million in live tournament winnings and won the groundbreaking inaugural Poker Million in 2000. Originally a tv director, John founded the EPT in 2004 and spent eight years building the EPT into arguably the most prestigious tour in the world.

John, President of partypoker LIVE commented: “I have been impressed with the progress of partypoker and in particular the number of trusted, experienced and well respected individuals and organisations that have chosen to put their support behind the partypoker brand. I believe there is a gap in the market for an operator whose primary focus is poker and who will listen to, and work with, the poker community as this was something that was absolutely key to the growth and success of the EPT. I still love the game just as much as the first time I saw my first flop and I believe this passion will help partypoker LIVE become the largest and most fun poker tour in the world. I plan to enjoy myself immensely working with and meeting old friends.”

In other news, partypoker LIVE has confirmed the dates for the partypoker Million Germany.
The Main Event will guarantee €1 million for a €1,100 buy-in and will run June 1st – 5th at King’s Casino, Rozvadov. The following partypoker LIVE events are confirmed with more in the pipeline;