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Scotty Nguyen to host February WSOP in South Africa
The WSOP has announced that five-time bracelet winner Scotty Nguyen will be the host of the upcoming WSOP Africa, set to take place in Johannesburg at the Emerald Casino from February 21-26.
The Word Series of Poker Africa was first played in 2010, and saw South African pro Warren Zackey walk away with the Main Event title and a $231,956 first prize.
Since then, the WSOP Africa has been granted the official status of a WSOP regional series event, meaning that all winners of the altogether six events will be given WSOP Championship rings.
The festivities will kick off on February 21 with a $350 buy-in NLHE Ring Event. The series' highlights will be the $3,300 Main Event beginning on February 24, and a special $10,400 High Roller Event, set to begin on February 23.
Scotty Nguyen will be hosting the series as an official ambassador, already now promising for some entertaining days in South Africa.
"You know, the Prince has been all over the world baby, you name it: Australia, Asia, Europe, but this is my first time going to South Africa and I'm so excited to come out and share this great game we love with the players there, to get to know them and to just have a good time baby," Nguyen said, according to Sport24.co.za.
"Just make sure the people at the Emerald protect me from any lions and I promise you we'll have a lot of fun baby!" the charismatic veteran added.
Nguyen himself has already celebrated great successes at the World Series, and is perhaps best known for his 2008 win in the H.O.R.S.E. $50,000 Championship, where he made one of the most memorable and controversial final table appearances in the history of the series.
Nguyen is also a WSOP Main Event title holder following his 1998 win, which gave him a cool million dollars and shot off his career.
The Word Series of Poker Africa was first played in 2010, and saw South African pro Warren Zackey walk away with the Main Event title and a $231,956 first prize.
Since then, the WSOP Africa has been granted the official status of a WSOP regional series event, meaning that all winners of the altogether six events will be given WSOP Championship rings.
The festivities will kick off on February 21 with a $350 buy-in NLHE Ring Event. The series' highlights will be the $3,300 Main Event beginning on February 24, and a special $10,400 High Roller Event, set to begin on February 23.
Scotty Nguyen will be hosting the series as an official ambassador, already now promising for some entertaining days in South Africa.
"You know, the Prince has been all over the world baby, you name it: Australia, Asia, Europe, but this is my first time going to South Africa and I'm so excited to come out and share this great game we love with the players there, to get to know them and to just have a good time baby," Nguyen said, according to Sport24.co.za.
"Just make sure the people at the Emerald protect me from any lions and I promise you we'll have a lot of fun baby!" the charismatic veteran added.
Nguyen himself has already celebrated great successes at the World Series, and is perhaps best known for his 2008 win in the H.O.R.S.E. $50,000 Championship, where he made one of the most memorable and controversial final table appearances in the history of the series.
Nguyen is also a WSOP Main Event title holder following his 1998 win, which gave him a cool million dollars and shot off his career.
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1021
3 months ago
Hey baby!!!! Man i love me some scotty nguyen and wish we would see much more of him. He is such a cool dude always smiling and fun. Think i have only seen him pissed or rude a handful of times, other then that he can make poker fun with his table banter.
265
3 months ago
ONE TIME BABY ! He is unreal poker player and how he is drinking beer and some other drinks he is so cool he is one of my favorite poker players ! 
2488
3 months ago
I hate Scotty Nguyen. I used to love to see him play, until I watched him win that HORSE event (I think it was in 2007). I lost all respect for the guy, and just can't accept his apology. What he did was uncalled for, and he doesn't deserve to represent the game. With that said, can't wait to see how the WSOP Africa goes. Maybe soon they'll set up ones in the other continents. Asia and South America would be must sees
463
3 months ago
Is there any potential markets left untapped? Scotty Nguyen is the number one person I'd love to drink a beer with in poker. Guess its time to find out whats South Africa's best beer is. All he does is Nguyen!
311
3 months ago
First time im hearing of the Word Series of Poker Africa, didnt even know this existed, scotty nguyen is a dynamic and interesting person to watch always vocal on the poker tables, ive seen him play in the wsop tables on you tube. He hasnt won a WSOP main event recently, i know he won in 1998, i watched that also online that was fun to watch, things just went his way in that tournament.
818
3 months ago
Theres gonna be good game in south africa and im not talking about the lions chasing the deer u know exactly what im talking about.
279
3 months ago
Haha it does looks really nice with all the dollars on the table. :D
257
3 months ago
Good luck to all who play in the WSOP, is a very attractive prize. I wish I was playing in a tournament avengura but also live in South Africa. 
171
3 months ago
Wonder how much Scotty is getting to be the face of this event?
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