AGAIN THE VENUE FOR NEXT WSOP EUROPE
21 March 2008
2008 spectacular will again be sponsored by
Betfair
Poker players around the world will be pulling out their
diaries this week following an announcement from
Harrah's that the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe will
take place in London between September 19 and October 1,
with Betfair again the sponsor.
As with the inaugural event, this year’s tournament will
be hosted by London Clubs International and held at
their St. James (Fifty), Leicester Square (The Casino at
the Empire) and Marble Arch (Sportsman) locations.
“It was a clean sweep for the Europeans last year,” said
World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack.
“There are many, many talented players in the European
poker community and I think it caught some of the
world’s best known poker players by surprise. It’s safe
to say the pros haven’t forgotten about last year and
the young guns should expect a tougher fight in 2008.”
The schedule for the 2008 WSOPE is currently being
finalised and will be released upon completion.
“Last year produced a fantastic tournament which
exceeded all expectations,” said David Yu, CEO, Betfair.
“Online qualification for the 2008 event is already
underway so we’re expecting an even better contest this
time around."
"We look forward to again serving as hosts for this
prestigious event,” said Michael Silberling, COO, London
Clubs International. “A first class tournament at our
properties promises to bring out the best poker players
in the world.”
WSOPE in London complements the WSOP held annually in
Las Vegas. The inaugural 2007 event saw Norway’s Annette
Obrestad best a field that included Doyle Brunson, Phil
Hellmuth and Johnny Chan to win the largest amount ever
for a female, £1 million – or U.S. $2 013 102.
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