If you need to work on your poker face, this probably isn\u2019t the best event to hone your skills. Then again, you might learn something about how to control your emotions by watching this high-octane sport live. And if you want to experience ping pong at its finest, then you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n
This could be your one and only chance to see the world\u2019s top ping pong players smash, whack and bash the ball with skilful and reckless abandon.<\/p>\n
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And if you don\u2019t think doing something with skilful and\u00a0reckless abandon is possible, we are here to tell you that indeed it is. However, you\u2019ll have to venture to the World Championship of Ping Pong<\/a>, being held at Alexandra Place, London, on 24th<\/sup> and 25th<\/sup> of Jan, to experience first-hand what we mean.<\/p>\n The best way to gain entry to this year\u2019s showcase ping pong tournament is through our social media ticket giveaway. It\u2019s easy, fun and, most importantly, free.<\/p>\n Ping pong, or table tennis \u2013 as some people say \u2013 was actually, contrary to popular belief, invented in England before the end of the 19th<\/sup> century. Back in Victorian times some upper-middle class\u00a0folks, after dinner \u2013 maybe a warm, satisfying roast \u2013 decided to turn their dining room tables into mini versions of the traditional lawn tennis playing field and started ever-so politely, using lids from empty cigar boxes as rackets, hitting a ball of string back and forth.<\/p>\n The rest, as they say, is history. We\u2019re not going to bore you with anymore historical details, but rest assured, table tennis is an English game, so why not experience a pastime so often forgotten about.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a game played recreationally by many worldwide, which offers endless hours of amusement and entertainment, especially with a beer in hand.<\/p>\n Of course, it is vastly different from poker, but are there similarities, too?<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ping\u00a0pong us\u00a0with your thoughts. Comment below on how you think ping pong compares to poker.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Twitter competition:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to enter:<\/p>\n 1) RT and follow @partypoker\u00a0by 11:59pm on Sunday, 18th<\/sup> Jan<\/p>\n 2) Two winners, who\u00a0will be\u00a0each be awarded a\u00a0pair of tickets,\u00a0will be selected\u00a0at random and notified via Twitter on Monday, 19th<\/sup> Jan<\/p>\n 4) Oh, and don\u2019t forget to loosen your neck muscles before watching a match<\/p>\n 5) Must be in the UK to win<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facebook Competition:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to enter:<\/p>\n 1) Like our \u201cneed to work on your poker face?\u201d Facebook post<\/p>\n 2) Comment on our \u201cneed to work on your poker face?\u201d Facebook post<\/p>\n 3) Two winners, who will\u00a0each be awarded a pair of\u00a0tickets,\u00a0will be selected at random and notified via Facebook on Monday, 19th<\/sup> Jan<\/p>\n 4) Must be in the UK to win<\/p>\n For a full list of T&Cs, please visit: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/partypokerUK?sk=app_2347471856<\/a><\/p>\n Get all the latest partypoker updates from your favourite social media outlets. You can Follow us on Twitter<\/a><\/strong> and Like us on Facebook.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you need to work on your poker face, this probably isn\u2019t the best event to hone your skills. Then again, you might learn something about how to control your emotions by watching this high-octane sport live. And if you want to experience ping pong at its finest, then you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\nKeep up to date with the all things partypoker!<\/strong><\/h3>\n