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WPT Delays Cyprus Prime Championship as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Poker Schedule

Air travel limits grounded staff, prompting a Cyprus postponement with a replacement event plus the Las Vegas Mixed Game Festival's cancellation.

Overview

  • The World Poker Tour postponed the $1,100 WPT Prime Cyprus Championship, originally set for March 5–9 at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa, with plans to reschedule at a later date.
  • WPT said the remainder of the Cyprus festival will proceed as planned and a separate $1,100 tournament will be added to replace the postponed championship.
  • Organizers attributed the decision to the regional conflict and related safety considerations, noting the difficulty of sending largely U.S.-based staff to Cyprus.
  • Robbie Strazynski canceled Cardplayer Lifestyle’s Mixed Game Festival XIII at Resorts World Las Vegas after being unable to depart Israel and choosing to remain with family.
  • Strazynski cited closed Israeli skies, British Airways canceling his ticket, and El Al prioritizing repatriation over new sales, and both organizers advised travelers to monitor airlines and official updates.