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UK CPL qualifier coverage kicks off

Our coverage of tomorrow's UK qualifier for CPL-Europe's big "Scandinavian Open" has kicked off, with a look at the rules and the latest seeding groups for the qualifier, as well as our selection of some of the main competitors. We are one of only two sites with online coverage rights for the qualifier, so look for all the latest news and results live from London tomorrow, as well as our usual match reports and analysis during and after the event. EuroGamer - number one for live event coverage!

And in related news, CPL-Europe have announced their second event, which will take place in Marseilles, France at the end of October. Cash prizes will again total $25,000, and the finals will take place in a massive theatre with room for 1200 people! Full details on the CPL-Europe website.