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

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, Leicester Square and the Sportsman.

“This is the first time bracelets will be awarded outside of Las Vegas,” said Jeffrey Pollack, World Series of Poker Commissioner. “The World Series of Poker Europe will have a unique identity, style and flair, but will remain true to the 38-year tradition and heritage of the WSOP. This new tournament has been designed with European players in mind, but registrants from every country are welcome,” said Pollack. “We hope it becomes an annual tradition for poker enthusiasts and a home for WSOP fans after the action concludes in Las Vegas each summer.”

The World Series of Poker, held in Las Vegas each year, is the world’s richest poker tournament and prior years have seen Hollywood superstars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Tilley and Toby Maguire compete for the world’s largest prize-pot.

“We are honoured to host this unique extension of the world’s richest and oldest poker tournament,” said Bill Timmins, chief executive officer of London Clubs International. “As the exclusive offline satellite host, LCI will enable players to compete in our poker rooms in London, Manchester, Nottingham, Southend and Brighton for a seat in every WSOP Europe event.”

The inaugural World Series of Poker Europe begins 6th September with a three-day, £2,500 H.O.R.S.E tournament at LCI’s newest casino in Leicester Square, which opens in May 2007. The Leicester Square casino will also be the host casino for a two-day, £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event starting 8th September.

The World Series of Poker Europe will culminate in the Main Event – a seven-day, £10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Championship – The expected starting field of 750 entrants will initially be split between three LCI’s venues, Leicester Square, Sportsman (left) and Fifty, with the remaining field of players coming together on the 4th day at Leicester Square to play down until only the champion remains.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment through its operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, nearly 70 years ago, Harrah’s has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos.

More information about Harrah’s is available at its Web site — www.harrahs.com.

Additional information, including structures, payout percentages and satellite dates and times for the tournaments, can be found on www.worldseriesofpoker.com from May 1, 2007.