The WSOPE arrived in Europe for the very first time in September 2007, with London chosen as it’s first location. The series was made up of three bracelet events, including the 362 runner £10,000 Main Event. Internet superstar, Annette Obrestad was the talk of the event, eventually walking off with the £1 million first prize.
The WSOPE is currently the biggest UK based poker series as we go to press, with the biggest single event prize pool on offer in the whole of Europe. It is also the only poker series outside of the US where WSOP bracelets are up for grabs and attracts the very best players in the World.
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WSOPE 2010 Moments!
WSOPE Final Table
And back to the WSOPE 2010
WSOPE History
WSOPE The Beginning
■ It all started in 1949.
■ ‘Nick the Greek’ Dandolos with the aid of casino owner and all round poker legend, Benny Binion, organises a high stakes poker marathon with Johnny Moss.
■ The game lasts five months – thats not a joke!
■ Moss eventually wins $2 million from ‘the Greek’.
■ His parting words ‘Mr. Moss, I have to let you go’ this is now a regular poker quote.
■ Benny Binion was inspired.
■ The crowds that had gathered every day during the five month battle gave poker credibility as a spectator sport for the first time.
■ The first official World Series of Poker was hosted by Benny and Jack Binion at their Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas.
The Poker Boom!
■ The invention of satellites moved the goalposts, now it was not only the very high-stakes players that could enter.
■ Between 1995 (273 players) and 2005 (5,619), there has been a 2,000% rise in entrants!
■ It’s fair to say that the online poker revolution of recent years can be credited with the astounding rise in popularity of the WSOP.
■ Harrah’s Entertainment bought the rights to the WSOP – already a worldwide phenomenon.
■ Harrah’s moved the WSOP to the Rio in 2005.
■ In 2006 there were a record 8,773 players with a top prize of$12,000,000 – won by celebrity agent, Jamie Gold.
A New Chapter in European Poker
■ It was announced that three WSOP events would be held in Europe for the first time.
■ The WSOPE was born – Betfair.com saw the potential of this event to change European poker forever.
■ In 2007, Betfair Poker Pro Annette Obrestad takes the first ever WSOPE title and £1 million first prize.
■ And the United States saw its first WSOPE bracelet winner in 2008 as John Juanda won a marathon final table for the Main Event title.
WSOPE 2010 Venue
London Clubs International
5-6 Leicester Square
London WC2H 7NA , UK
+44 (0) 203 014 1000
The Casino at the Empire, venu of the WSOPE 2010
Vegas flair meets the best of West End dining at one of London’s largest and most vibrant venues in Leicester Square.
The Casino at the Empire includes two modern restaurants, a destination bar, a fun boutique ice creamery, a nightclub, a dedicated poker room and a VIP area over 50,000sq.ft on the former site of the Empire ballroom. The main body of the casino offers 30 gaming tables, a private poker room with its own bar accommodating up to 81 players and state-of-the-art electronic gaming machines. During the WSOPE 2010 the poker room will be extended to accommodate up to 250 players at any one time.
WSOPE 2010 Schedule Confirmed
WSOPE 2010, Tue 14th Sept thu 29th Sept
Event 1, Tue 14th Sept 2010, 12:00 start, £2,500 + £150, 6 handed NL Hold’em Freezeout, 3 day event. Confirmed
Event 2, Thu 16th Sept 2010, 12:00 start, £5,000 + £250, PL Omaha, 3 day event Confirmed
Event 3, Fri 17th Sept 2010, 12:00 start, £1,000 + £100, NL Hold’em, 5 day event Confirmed
Event 4, Tue 21st Sept 2010, 17:00 start, £10,000 + £350, High Roller Heads up, 3 day event Confirmed
Event 5, Thu 23rd Sept 2010, 12:00 start, £10,000 + £350, World Championship NL Hold’em, 6 day event Confirmed
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WSOPE 2010 Satellite Qualification
Its never to early to earn your seat for the WSOPE 2010 so follow the steps below and qualify now.
Step 1: Open up a Betfair account using the Liveukpokertour satellite qualification link below and claim your up to $2500 sign up bonus. Just enter the bonus code ’WELCOME2500′ when prompted.
Step 2: After installing the Betfair software, open a real money account via the Betfair cashier
Step3: Register for the selected satellite qualification tournament of your choice for the event you want to play.
Live UK Poker Tour Satellite qualification link for the 2010 WSOPE, get your $2500 sign up bonus by using code ’WELCOME2500′
Note, the $2500 sign up bonus, code ’WELCOME2500′ is the ‘top end’ poker player entry level so you will have to be prepared to grind. 7000 points will release $500 increments of your bonus.
Good luck from Live UK Poker Tour and see you in September at the WSOPE 2010 in London!
