News Release: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Cancels April WSOP Event
Due to recommendations by health officials regarding Covid19 concerns, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort announces the cancellation of its April Circuit Events.
“Given the rapidly evolving situation, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the April WSOP Circuit Event” said Brooks Robinson, Regional Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos. “We look forward to hosting our next WSOP event in August and hope that customers who had planned to be here in April will visit us then.”
This decision comes on the heels of the shuttering of virtually all major sports leagues in the US and cancellation of numerous live events across the world. Other poker leagues in the US and abroad have also paused play.
The 2020 Global Casino Championship and August Circuit Events are still scheduled for August 6-17. This will be the sixth consecutive year Harrah’s Cherokee has hosted the prestigious three day tournament. For more information, follow the WSOP Circuit at WSOP.com.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. The Casino has over 3,000 games. The property also features over 1,100 hotel rooms, the Le Fu Men gaming area, 10 restaurants, the luxurious 18,000 square foot Mandara Spa, nine retail shops and the 3,000 plus seat Event Center. In addition to the 56-acre property, guests have privileged access to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian-owned Sequoyah National Golf Club. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is also home to the UltraStar Multi-tainment center which features 24 bowling lanes, an arcade, and 3 bars. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is located near Murphy, North Carolina. The Cherokee County, NC facility features over 1,000 games, The Food Market, Landing Cafe and a 300-room, full service hotel. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel hosts the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center which features 16 bowling lanes, an arcade, and bar.
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