2008 World Series of Poker Europe schedule revealed

The schedule for the second annual World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) for 2008 was just announced by Harrah's Entertainment. According to the tournament’s organizers, Season 2 will feature four bracelet tournaments, including the new GBP 1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event that will be opening the tournament. Also, this will be the first time that ESPN will be airing eight hours of coverage of the World Series of Poker Europe in the United States and distribute the poker tournament in other countries as well.

In addition to the events announced by Harrah’s, there will be five non-bracelet events also scheduled during the tournament. The WSOPE will run from September 19^th to October 2^nd, 2008 at the London Clubs International in London, England. Players can pre-register for the WSOPE at any LCI venue in the UK and all Harrah's venues in Las Vegas. There is also going to be a $1,570 Mega Satellites for the WSOP Europe Main Event held on July 10^th and 11^th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

"We have enhanced the schedule to build on our initial success and provide a richer experience for players. If this year's World Series of Poker event in Las Vegas is any indication, the level of tournament play is increasing worldwide and we expect the second annual WSOPE to be hotly contested." said World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack.

"London Clubs offers five unique casino experiences in the heart of London including The Rendezvous, The Casino at the Empire (in world famous Leicester Square), The Sportsman, Fifty and the Golden Nugget. We look forward to hosting the second annual WSOP Europe." said Michael Silberling, COO, London Clubs International.

The first WSOPE event gathered a total 623 entrants compete for GBP 1,305,215 over three tournaments including the Main Event won by Norway's youngest poker champ Annette Obrestad. The WSOPE field also included a large number of notable players including Doyle Brunson, World Series of Poker Champ Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan.

The 2008 WSOPE schedule is the following:

• September 19th, 2008 - Event #1 - GBP1,500 - No-Limit Hold'em Day 1A (3-day event/2 opening days)
• September 22nd, 2008 - Event #2 - GBP 2,500 - H.O.R.S.E. (3-day event)
• September 24th, 2008 - Event #3 -  GBP 5,000 - Pot Limit Omaha (3-day event)
• September 27th, 2008 - Event #4 - GBP 10,000 - World Championship No-Limit Hold'em (5-day event/two opening days)