World Poker Tour Enterprises Incorporated cancels upcoming WPT National Korea
Citing “factors beyond our control” and seemingly blaming the deteriorating relationship between China and South Korea, international poker tournament series operator World Poker Tour (WPT) Enterprises Incorporated has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Jeju competition.
The WPT National Korea was scheduled to start on Friday at the Paradise Casino Jeju Grand, which is operated by Seoul-based Paradise Company Limited, and run until March 21 featuring a $1,310 buy-in main event with guarantee of at least $174,719.
“Due to factors beyond our control, the WPT today announces the cancellation of the WPT National Korea,” read a brief statement from WPT Enterprises Incorporated issued on Monday. “As you may be aware, several major airline carriers have suspended …