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HIPPODROME LONDON ECA Dealer Championship 2017
Organised by the European Casino Association (ECA) in conjunction with UK’s National Casino Forum, the 2017 championships took place from 8th – 10th May in the heart of London’s capital, a first in the competition’s 11-year history. Hosted within the historic former Hippodrome theatre which dates back to 1900, The Hippodrome Casino provided a compelling backdrop for the prestigious competition, as Europe’s dealer elite battled it out to be recognised as the best in the business.
Simon Thomas, CEO of The Hippodrome Casino, commented: “Our goal was to make this year’s event bigger and better than anything that has come before. We’ve had six months plotting and planning, and brought forward modifications to the Hippodrome, where we combined two gaming rooms into one, gaining listed building consent to remove a wall to create an amazing space. We initially thought about running the event in our theatre, but realised that to offer a world-class experience, we needed the theatre for entertainment and dining, and so brought forward the changes to the building to create a large, private, gaming area on the third floor, which has worked very well.
"Our aim was to show that the UK casino industry is not just as good as everyone else, but better," continued Mr. Thomas. "We have been delighted with the feedback and reaction we have had, knowing that the contestants and their supporters have had a great time in London. We're proud to have hosted the EDC and to have welcomed some of the most talented dealers in the world to the Hippodrome.”
European Dealer Championships – 2017 winning contestants
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EDC 2017 winner: Antra Gaike – Latvia – Olympic Voodoo Casino
1st Runner up: Gilbert Ho Kang Jou – Holland – Holland Casino
2nd Runner up: David Luijten – The Netherlands – Holland Casino
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Maths Master: Jamie Cummins – UK – The Ritz Club
Chipping Champion: Signe Gintere – Latvia – Olympic Voodoo Casino
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Antra Gaike from Olympic Voodoo Casino, Latvia has been crowned Europe’s leading dealer, following a closely fought contest at this year’s European Dealer Championship (EDC) which took place at The Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square.
“For the ECA, the European Dealer Championship is always a fantastic forum to demonstrate the great skill and talent of the thousands of employees in the casino industry across Europe. The EDC competitors once again showed great finesse, delivering a fascinating competition.” Per Jaldung, European Casino Association Chair
Hippodrome hosts the ‘best ever’ ECA dealer championship
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