GaF Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Report on Poker Player - http://www.pokerplayermagazine.co.uk/pokerlife/pokernews/1968/world_series_of_poker.html WSOP Europe The greatest show on earth, the World Series of Poker, is coming to London's West End in September By PokerPlayer February 2007 Big news has reached us from across the pond that one of the most important brands in world poker will be setting up shop in London later this year. The World Series of Poker, the organisation that puts on the biggest tounament in the world, is extending its international reach this year by launching the World Series of Poker Europe. The inaugural WSOP Europe is scheduled to debut in London 6-16 September, 2007. The new tournament will be held at three casinos operated by London Clubs International – Fifty, Leicester Square and the Sportsman. "This is the first time bracelet events will be awarded outside of Las Vegas," said Jeffrey Pollack, World Series of Poker Commissioner. "The World Series of Poker Europe will have a unique identity, style and flair, but will remain true to the 38-year tradition and heritage of the WSOP. "This new tournament has been designed with European players in mind, but registrants from every country are welcome," said Pollack. "We hope it becomes an annual tradition for poker enthusiasts and a home for WSOP fans after the action concludes in Las Vegas each summer." "We are honored to host this unique extension of the world's richest and oldest poker tournament," said Bill Timmins, chief executive officer of London Clubs International. "As the exclusive offline satellite host, LCI will enable players to compete in our poker rooms in London, Manchester, Nottingham, Southend and Brighton for a seat in every WSOP Europe event." The inaugural WSOP Europe begins 6 September with a three-day, £2,500 (approximately $4,900 U.S.) HORSE event at LCI's newest casino in Leicester Square, opening in April 2007. The Leicester Square casino will also be the host casino for a two-day, £5,000 (approximately $9,800 U.S.) Pot-Limit Omaha tournament starting 8 September. On 10 September, the WSOP Europe Main Event – a six-day, £10,000 (approximately $19,600 U.S.) No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Championship – will begin at LCI's Leicester Square, The Sportsman and Fifty. The playing field will be consolidated beginning 13 September at Leicester Square. This is brilliant news for European Poker and London in particular. Further information will be available from 1 May 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffy Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: WSOP coming to London Looks good. Will be a few PLers interested i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robilaruk Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: WSOP coming to London they have a club in Nottingham - useful for the super sats then off to have a google and find out where :) Damo ps nice to see a proper buy-in as well - £10K rather than $10K ;) EDIT - thay have a licence to run a club in Notts, but no club - so the PR is bollox then :) Report on Poker Player - http://www.pokerplayermagazine.co.uk/pokerlife/pokernews/1968/world_series_of_poker.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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