Phil Hellmuth's Headed to the Sold Out WPT National China Sanya

The biggest name in poker is on his way to China where he’ll take part in World Poker Tour’s first-ever No-Limit Hold ’em event from Mainland China – the WPT National Sanya. Phil Hellmuth, who’s never one to do things on a small scale, is making this a family trip, as he posted on his…

Matt Clark

Dec 6, 2012

The biggest name in poker is on his way to China where he’ll take part in World Poker Tour’s first-ever No-Limit Hold ’em event from Mainland China – the WPT National Sanya.

Phil Hellmuth, who’s never one to do things on a small scale, is making this a family trip, as he posted on his Twitter feed:

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While Hellmuth may be the biggest name in the event, he isn’t the only notable player participating in this historic tournament. Other well-known players joining Hellmuth on the stunning tropical beaches of Sanya, Hainan Island are four-time WSOP bracelet winner and event ambassador David Chiu, 2012 APPT Melbourne Champion Sam Ravazi, and David Steicke who is known for playing – and winning – some of the highest buy-in tournaments around the world.

The sold-out tournament, which is capped at 530 players, will take place at the beautiful MGM Grand Sanya Resort from December 14 – 17.

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