Upcoming Poker Events: Parties, Tournaments, and International Expansions

This year's poker calendar is packed with exciting events, from star-studded parties to major tournaments. Here's what to look forward to:

Parties in Cannes

Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamis, Paris Hilton, and Mel B will attend two parties during the Cannes Film Festival in May. PowerPoker will host a final tournament on May 10 at 9 PM to determine who will join the party in Cannes. The package includes $500 for travel expenses, three nights' accommodation in Cannes, and entry to the party.

WPT London Poker Classic

The WPT London Poker Classic will be held from August 30 to September 5, 2010, at the MayFair Hotel in West End, London. The buy-in for the main no-limit hold'em tournament is £5,300, with a limit of 400 players. The winner will receive a seat in the 2011 WPT Championship in Las Vegas. Online and offline satellites will be held on PartyPoker and various London casinos.

WSOP in South Africa

The WSOP will host two gold ring tournaments in South Africa from October 24 to 31, 2010, at the Emerald Casino Resort. The events include a three-day pot-limit Omaha tournament with a $1,100 buy-in and a four-day no-limit hold'em tournament with a $5,000 buy-in. These tournaments are part of the WSOP Circuit and mark the second international expansion of WSOP outside the USA.