SANYA, China, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th China Poker Games (CPG), co-hosted by Hainan Poker Association, the richest and most prestigious tournament series opens its doors at Howard Johson Resort Sanya Bay. Government officials from Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, Hainan Sports Federation, Hainan Poker Association, Sanya Poker Association and Chief Operation Officer from Australia Poker Tour, live event tournament director Dennis Jones participated in the opening ceremony.
Poker lovers from all over the world gathered in Sanya to compete for the highest honor in China Poker Games. 3132 main event entries have once again set new breaking record for CPG championship. After 8 days of exciting competitions, the "Golden Shark" team has won the team event and Mr. Shen Xian Chao took away the title of CPG 2019 Champion and the golden dragon trophy.
The tournament series has attracted over 8000 players and their relatives to come to Sanya, stay for more than 13,000 hotel nights and generated over hundreds of millions in tourism revenue, strongly boosting the local economy. It has become the perfect combinations of sport and tourism event.
CPG has and will always be the most professional, legit and prestigious poker event for both local and international poker players. As the only official poker tournament licensed by The Government of Hainan province, hosted by Hainan Sports Association and Hainan Poker Association, organized by Hainan Administration center of Sporting Events (HNS), The Government of Sanya and Huanao Sports Ltd, Co. CPG became one of the most influenced international poker events in China. Focus on the ultimate goal of "Welcome the world to Hainan, Let the world knows Hainan", CPG aims to build the finest international entertainment brand for Hainan traveling industry, increase and boost the industry venue and opportunities. The continuous and successful running of the event will boost the development of tournament poker sport in China and create a great arena for local Chinese poker players and international players. Hainan Government will fully support this event to build an international level of entertainment brand, creating a better place for international sports players and boosting Hainan sports travel industry and economies.
