The World Series of Poker®, the world’s most prestigious poker tournament, is extending its international reach this year by launching the World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair.com.

The inaugural WSOP Europe is scheduled to debut in London between 6-16 September 2007. The new poker series will be held at three casinos operated by London Clubs International – Fifty, The Casino at The Empire and the Sportsman.

The event begins on the 6th September with a three-day, £2,500 H.O.R.S.E tournament at The Casino at The Empire, LCI’s newest casino in Leicester Square.