Opening Party
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With hundreds of players arriving over the past couple days to get in on the action in Auckland, PokerStars decided to throw a private Polynesian Welcome Party last night for those who earned their seats through the site. The open bar was a big hit among the Day 1 crowd, even those who were scheduled to start today in the first flight. PokerNews' Gloria Balding was there to cover all the action off the felt: