WSOP Europe Coming Soon

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February 27, 2007 - The World Series of Poker is coming to Europe

Harrah's announces yesterday that it will be expanding the World Series of Poker into Europe this fall. WSOP Europe is scheduled to being in September 2007 and will have events spanning for 11 days across three London Clubs International casinos. This will mark the first time covered World Series bracelets are issued outside of Las Vegas.

 

The complete schedule of events will not be published until May. PokerNews.com is reporting that inaugural WSOP Europe event will be a £2,500 buy-in three-day H.O.R.S.E tournament which will start on September 6^th.

 

Harrah's has announced two other events which are a £5,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha beginning on September 8^th and the WSOP Europe Main Event which will begin on the 10^th.

 

The WSOP Europe Main event is priced to attract the Worlds largest players with a £10,000 entry free. This will be a No-Limit Texas Holdem tournament which will be played at 3 different locations in London.

 

The WSOP Europe was designed with European players in mind yet players from all over the world may participate. This is the first step in Harrah's long term plans to expand the WSOP into a world recognized global brand.

 

 

 

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