Europe has a new leading man when it comes to major poker tournaments, as it has become readily apparent that France, not the United Kingdom, is the top draw in Poker. This shift in the power structure came off of news that France will be the host of the World Series of Poker Europe after luring the coveted tournament series from London to Cannes.
In the press release issued by the owners of the World Series of Poker brand, Caesar’s Entertainment, they explained the decision to move the WSOPE thusly: “[Caesars Interactive Entertainment] has been looking for a strategic opportunity to enter the French market after seeing for years the interest of French poker players at the WSOP event in Las Vegas increase. By signing an offline and online alliance with the same group, Caesars now has the ability to tap into this terrific market in a meaningful manner.”
France now plays host to a number of high-profile tournaments throughout the year including:
· Two World Poker Tour Events
· Two European Poker Tour Events
· The Partouche Poker Tour Grand Finale
· The World Series of Poker Europe
It was also announced that the 2011 WSOP Europe would be expanded to seven events –there were five in 2010—and will be held at the Casino Barrière de Cannes Croisette and the Hôtel Majestic Barrière, in Cannes, France from October 7th to the 21st,2011.
For more information on the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe you can head over to www.WSOP.com.
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