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One Drop Charity Poker Tournament to Exclude Professionals
The third One Drop charity poker tournament will be held without professional players. The event, organized by the One Drop Foundation, will take place in Monte Carlo on October 14th. The buy-in for the tournament is €1,000,000, with €111,111 going to the One Drop Foundation and €888,889 to the prize pool. The One Drop Foundation is dedicated to providing access to safe water for all.
Amaya's revenue for the first quarter of 2016 increased by 6% to $288.7 million. Poker contributed 75% of Amaya's online revenue, while casino and sports betting contributed 21%. Despite the overall increase in profits, Amaya reported an 11% decrease in poker revenue. The company is laying off dozens of employees in its London office and moving some positions to more profitable locations, such as the Isle of Man.
The WSOP Circuit will expand to 14 international stops in the 2016/17 season. The tournament series will include stops in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Uruguay, and the Caribbean. Each stop will feature women's and seniors' tournaments, with the season kicking off in North Carolina.
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