More details released on European WSOP

Harrah's Entertainment Inc, owners and organisers of the World Series of Poker has added detail to an earlier announcement that the world's biggest poker event is to have a European equivalent

The first European run of the prestigious championship will take place in London between September 6 and 16 at three London casinos - Fifty, Leicester Square and the Sportsman. WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack emphasised in the Harrah's press release that the European series will have all the "....unique identity, style and flair, but will remain true to the event's 38-year tradition and heritage.

"This new tournament has been designed with European players in mind, but registrants from every country are welcome," he said. "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."

The European WSOP starts September 6 with a three-day H.O.R.S.E. event at the brand-new Leicester Square, which is also the site of a two-day Pot-Limit Omaha tournament September 8.

The Main Event is scheduled for September 10 and is a six-day GBP10 000 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship. Play will be split amongst all three casinos before being consolidated September 13 at Leicester Square.