World Series of Poker Europe 2007 Announced - PartyPoker.net and Harrah's Entertainment Partner - WSOP Europe at new Leicester Square Casino

It looks like Harrah's is going to sponsor the brand new World Series of Poker Europe tournament events. The tournament starts with a 2,000 pound H.O.R.S.E. event on September 6.

This year's event will be held at Leicester Square Casino, a new facility in London. The event is the result of a poker partnership between PartyPoker.net and Harrah's Entertainment.

Two other Leicester events will be associated with the WSOP brand name. One is a two day 5000-pound Pot-Limit Omaha event. They other is a massive six day 10,000 pound No Limit Holdem Main Event.

The main event is expected to be large enough that three venues are lined up to host it: LCI Leicester Square, Fifty Casino and The Sportsman. It should be a rocking good time.

Winners receive a WSOP bracelet like the ones given away in Las Vegas. This should be the start of a major tradition on the other side of the Atlantic.

I think it's funny that there will be a WSOP Europe. I imagine many Europeans, who are unlikely to be baseball fans, will assume that "World Series" is simply a poker reference.

Harrah's and PartyPoker.net have been in negotiations for some time to sponsor an event like this. Stayed tuned for more news on the World Series of Poker Europe event.

World Series of Poker Europe 2007 Announced - PartyPoker.net and Harrah's Entertainment Partner - WSOP Europe at new Leicester Square Casino