The successful UK Dealers’ Championship that took place at the first London Casino & Gaming Show in January will be repeated for the 2026 EAG at London’s ExCeL, it was announced this week.
Show director Nicola Lazenby confirmed that EAG (January 13-15) will again host both the London Casino & Gaming Show (LCG) and the Social Immersive Entertainment Expo (SIE Expo).
The dealer tournament will follow the same format, with the final heats played out during the show itself, culminating in a spectacular awards night at the Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square.
The Hippodrome’s Murat Salih (pictured), director of live gaming at the casino, has been the organiser of the UK event since 2016.
He said that during that time he had seen "countless tournaments - local, national and international - and worked with some of the best dealers in the industry."
Lazenby said: “This is a fantastic coup for the event and we are delighted to be welcoming the UK Dealers’ Championship back to our show floor.
"We expect to see many casino principals in London for LCG and in many cases they will be bringing senior management and dealers with them. Holding the tournament when they are in town is logical, convenient and exciting for our event.”
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