The surging popularity of poker is not a strictly American phenomenon. This pop-culture sensation reaches across oceans and is in style just about everywhere in the civilized world. With this far reaching rise of the sport come high profile tournaments across the globe. One of the most recognized of these international events in the United Kingdoms "Poker Million" tournament.

It's as certain as the swallows returning to Capistrano, or Courtney Love heading into rehab. When January rolls around, there will be a Hold'em tournament in the land of the Vikings. The Scandinavian Open Hold'em tournament is a staple of the European Poker Tour.