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Russian Poker Tour in Armenia to Feature MMA Fights and Exciting Attractions
NewsNovember 28, 2018·1 min read

Russian Poker Tour in Armenia to Feature MMA Fights and Exciting Attractions


On December 1, guests of the Russian Poker Tour will have the opportunity to attend real MMA fights. The Armenian Fight Championship will feature 10 fights between athletes from different countries following MMA rules. The main fight will be between Georgian Shota Betlemidze and Iranian fighter Hosein Khelali.

The tournament will take place in the hall of the Golden Palace hotel, where more than 1,500 tickets have already been sold. Russian Poker Tour guests are invited to the event for free. The RPT series in Armenia will feature a variety of poker tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $390 to $700. The guaranteed prize pool for the series is $280,000, with the main tournament winner taking home at least $30,000.

The series will offer cash games ranging from $1-$2 to $10-$25, with tables open throughout the event. Guests can enjoy various entertainment options, including karaoke, mafia, and billiard championships, as well as parties. The Golden Palace hotel, one of the best in Armenia, offers accommodation for $59 per night. Notable poker players such as Vitaly Lunkin, Olga Ermolcheva, and Marina Khatskevich will participate in the RPT series in Armenia.

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