Following the Russian Government’s decision to close all casinos event European Poker Tour has had to make some changes in the timetable being moved to Kiev and start date of the event will be on August 17-23. 
Russian government has excluded all kinds of sports which means that gambling became forbidden in Russia, which created a big problem for poker players.
Of those affected by this problem is Tony ‘G’ Guoga. Guoga is renowned for love to play poker casino in Russian as he is fluent in Russian.
Players holding a voucher for the EPT will continue to play in Kiev.
Organizers of the European Poker Tour and have expressed regret that Moscow will not be able to participate in the most prestigious European series of poker tournaments.