SPF Spring and all events at Sochi Casino were canceled due to coronavirus
We recently wrote that World Poker Summit in Krasnaya Polyana gambling zone was postponed to 2021 due to the growing pace of coronavirus spread.
Sochi Poker Festival Global series with a total guarantee of $3 571 000 was planned to be held as part of this summit.
Despite the cancellation of main events as part of summit, the organizers decided to leave SPF Global series with a reduced total guarantee.
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Some days ago, the organizers of series decided to reconsider their decision. They canceled the spring stage of Sochi Poker Festival and all other events until 1 May.
Nevertheless, all establishments on the territory of gambling zone are still operating as usual.
Sochi Poker Festival Global series is also in doubt. In the case of favorable conditions, it will be held at Sochi Casino from 20 to 30 May.
The representatives of casino stated that they took additional precautionary measures concerning the prevention of COVID-19 spread. In this regard, the casino continues to operate.