The World Series Poker Europe London event presented by Betfair, comes to town once more in September 2008 as the best poker players in the world gather for a serious gaming tournament. With a guaranteed £1 million first prize, and the prestige of being the World Series Poker Europe champion, the poker championships are set to be the most exciting ever.

World Series Poker in London
Unlike many other poker tournaments, the World Series Poker Europe London event is open to all comers through a £10,000 buy in or via online freerolls. Amateurs will be joining professionals in the most prestigious poker series outside of the US, So if you fancy your chances amongst some of the best poker players in the world, now is the time to get your cardsharp skills in order.

£1 million jackpot
Competing for the amazing prize of £1,000,000 and a highly prized World Series Poker Europe bracelet, this tournament will certainly be raising the pulses of poker players in London. Having only taken place for the first time last year, the World Series Poker Europe London event complements the World Series of Poker tournament held every year in Las Vegas. Bringing the glamour and excitement of the American series to Europe, the London tournament is sure to be just as thrilling.

Tournament record
Last year 623 entrants competed in the three World Series Poker Europe tournaments for a jackpot of £1,305,215.00. A seriously exciting tournament took place with a shock win from 18 year old poker prodigy Annette Obrestad as she outlasted well established poker professionals like Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan and pocket £1 million for her stunning card playing skills.

World Championship games
Hitting town from the 19th September 2008 onwards, the World Series Poker Europe event is divided into four different tournaments. The first three are three day events where poker players will attempt to outwit their opponents and stay in with a chance to play in the big money game. The last of the poker tournaments starts on the 27th September, lasts for five days and will see the World Championship No Limit Hold Em crown the World Series Poker Europe champion at the end.

So if you fancy getting your hands on the £1 million jackpot, see how you can enter for free on the link below.

World Series Poker Europe Official Site

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