17 May 2006

VC Poker.com Crowns New King in Star Studded Poker Tournament

Celeb sightings the order of the day at Victor Chandler’s King of Poker Event

VC Poker and lads mag Maxim teamed up once again to play host to the 2006 King of Poker Final at the historic Cafe De Paris in London’s West end. Beauties Rebecca Loos, Ashley Raye and Atomic Kitten Liz MacLarnon played on the poker tables along with Michael Greco, DJ Brandon Block, comedian Richard Herring, Sir Clive Sinclair and John McCririck. The spotlight shone brightest on Footballer Teddy Sheringham and cuddly companion Danielle Lloyd (Miss UK) who battled eventual Charity Tournament Winner Henrietta Oxblade to the last draw. In the end, the print journalist’s win resulted in $5000 donated to Cancer Research and the One to One Children’s fund and high praise from the victor.

“It was fantastically well organized tournament with a great atmosphere and an overall magical and glamorous feel.”

Henrietta Oxblade

21 year-old University of Chester student, Simon Pettet was crowned the 2006 King of Poker in the main event. In addition to crown and sceptre, the new King’s treasure included a £5,000 cash prize, a WSOP tournament package, and an everlasting memory for the Grand Prize Winner. 

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole night and winning the title was just an added bonus.  No doubt, one of the best nights of my life!”

Simon Pettet
King of Poker 2006

The glitzy King of Poker event continues a momentous May for VC Poker.com, who recently announced the debut of Pokerbet and Roulette games within their popular online cardroom. The development marks a recent trend within online poker to offer ever more gaming choices to the burgeoning clientele currently flocking to online poker sites.