Famous London Fox Poker Club Closes
London's first legal land poker club, the Fox Poker Club, made a surprise announcement earlier this week that it would be closing its doors indefinitely.
The single tweet came at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 10, and read: "Fox Poker Club is now CLOSED. Thank you to all our customers for supporting the club over the past two years".
Another tweet came a little later, explaining that all funds such as player deposits, tournament tokens and cash chips would be redeemable at the Mint in Kensington "soon".
The only hint of the future came in the final tweet from operator Genting UK, which read: "The club may be closed, but the venue will be refurbished and reborn as an exciting new Genting venue in spring 2013."
Poker Club Closes with Immediate Effect
A statement on the Fox Poker Club website reads "It is with regret that the Fox Poker Club will cease operations. The management and staff of Fox Poker Club would like to thank all its customers for their support over the past two years. Further information will be announced shortly.
There was no warning from Genting UK that they intended to close the doors of London's most popular poker venue to local recreational players, as well as the few sharks who also frequented the location.
Just this weekend, the club hosted the Genting Poker Series Grand Final, and judging by the turnout, the event was a huge success.
However, Genting UK has now stated that all future poker tournament have been cancelled and will not been rescheduled.
Good Central London Poker Room
Fox Poker Club officially opened its doors in September 2010 after a series of teething problems that caused the launch date to be pushed back several times.
The club's popularity has been attributed to a good mix of games, tournaments and stakes, making it a popular destination for players of all skill levels. A £10 membership hasn't deterred thousands from joining the club, and last January the Fox Poker Club welcomed its 10,000th member.
Its central London location, good service and the availability of slot machines and an alcohol bar made it a popular destination for locals and tourists.
Genting UK has promised more information and it's worth watching this space to see how the story develops and understand why the London Fox Poker Club is closing.