On Tuesday, May 22nd, Channel 4 begins broadcasting its coverage of PartyPoker's latest star studded poker tournament.

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Premier League Poker is a new format which brings together 12 of the poker worlds' leading players:

Andy Black
Devilfish Dave Ulliottt
Kenna James
Roland De Wolfe
Kirill Gerasimov
Vicky Coren
Juha Helppi
Eddy Scharf
Liz Lieu
Phil Hellmuth
Ian Frazer
Tony G

The Premier League was filmed in Maidstone Studios, in Kent and the tournament structure was developed to showcase the legendary poker prowess of each player.

Each player was required to play six times, after which the leading four players would advance to the final table. The players in fifth to eigth places then played off in heads-up matches to qualify for the two remaining seats at the final table.

Expect really good, strategic poker, but also tempers, tantrums, and lots of ego. These poker players are the best in their field and they really care how they perform in this tournament. Coming second just isn't good enough. They will do everything they can to win.

As Vicky Coren said of the experience:

It's the most fun I've had in a room with a group full of men since the summer of 1976... but that is a different story.

Premier League Poker airs late night on Channel 4 on the following dates:

Tuesday 22nd May
Tuesday 29th May
Tuesday 5th June
Tuesday 12th June
Tuesday 19th June
Tuesday 26th June
Tuesday 3rd July
Tuesday 10th July
Tuesday 17th July
Tuesday 24th July
Tuesday 31st July
Tuesday 7th August
Tuesday 14th August
Tuesday 21st August
Tuesday 28th August