There is something in regards to the Belgian people who until recently didn't scream, "Poker!" They're friendly but reserved folks from a small country. It is only been in recent months that the nation has started making serious headway on the earth poker community.

At this moment, the rustic sits atop the eu Poker Tour leaderboard within the race for best performing country, The country's best ambassador, Friend of PokerStars Pierre Neuville, could also be referred to as the Serial PokerStars Qualifier, a person who won the EPT Awards Best Online Qualifier category last year. With all that during mind, it's no surprise the rustic is set to get its own poker tour.

PokerStars has recently unveiled the Belgian Poker Series. The BPS kicks off this month in Namur within the country's biggest poker room.

The first event begins April 14 and runs through April 17. The principle event is a €800 buy-in, four-day no-limit-hold'em tourney.

Although the buy-in to the primary BPS main event is affordable, PokerStars is doing its best to make it as cheap as possible. You'll find satellites for the Belgian Poker Series running right now.

After leaving Namur, the BPS will head to Casino Blankenberge in September for its next stop.

For additional info concerning the BPS, its leaderboard prizes, and schedule, take a look at the Belgian Poker Series website.

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