The World Series Poker Europe London event, presented by Betfair, comes to town once more in September 2009 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.

Poker championships 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. The third such event to take place, the London poker 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 over 600 entrants competed in the three European tournaments for a jackpot of well over £1 million. A seriously exciting tournament took place with a win from professional player John Juanda, although in 2009 the main event winner was 18 year old poker prodigy Annette Obrestad who outlasted well established poker professionals like Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan and pocketed the jackpot thanks to her stunning card playing skills.

World Championship games
Hitting town from Thursday 17th September 2009 onwards, the championships are divided into six different tournaments, including a three day Pot Limit Hold 'Em and Pot Limit Omaha contest. The last of the poker tournaments starts on the 26th September, lasts for six days and will see the World Championship No Limit Hold 'Em crowned the World Series Poker Europe champion at the end.

Reserve your seat
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

The World Series Poker Europe London Championships run from Thursday 17th September - Thursday 1st October 2009.