Strip poker contest set to go global

Organisers of Germany's first national strip poker contest say it was such a success they now want to make it an international event.

The final of the event was staged in Hamburg after regional heats had taken place across the country including Berlin, Dresden and Cologne.



The contest included professional poker players and amateurs, although not all those that reach the final were prepared to use their option of trading in their underwear to gain more chips.

The Texas hold'em unlimited tournament was held in front of hundreds of spectators who said it was "a lot more interesting" than regular poker. In total, 54 players qualified for the final which was won by Marcel Langkebel with model Jasmin Sun coming in second.