Breaking news: World Series of Poker Europe No Longer in London

February 09 2011, Barry Carter

We are getting reports that the World Series of Poker Europe will no longer be taking place in London. This morning a press conference has reportedly taken place which has announced a three year agreement between the WSOP and Lucien Barriere, French Caesars Games and Interactive Entertainment to host the WSOPE between October 7 and 21.

"This alliance reinforces our strategy of powerful synergies between the offline and online, and it is an honor to partner with the tournament poker world's most prestigious," said Dominique Desseigne and CEO of Groupe Lucien Barrière.

Apparanltly seven bracelet events will take place this year. It will take place at Casino Barrière de Cannes Croisette, which is the home of the Partouche Poker Tour final.

Very bad news indeed for UK poker and it will also no doubt have a knock on effect to the other major London based events that take place between September and October. The real surprise here is that France was chosen to host, given the current very strict regulatory stance they have on poker over there compared to the incredibly relaxed UK poker market.

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Modjo
02-09-2011 14:23

"Casino Barrière de Cannes Croisette, which is the home of the Partouche Poker Tour final".

Actually PPT is played at competitor's casino PARTOUCHE PALM BEACH also in Cannes, but a couple miles away.

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Cincinnati_Kid
02-09-2011 15:00

Heard a lot of crazy comments about dealers and decisions there. The peak was the disqualification of Ali.T.

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Georgi
02-12-2011 09:11

huge loss for UK but now you can make other big tourneys, not only WSOPE