Just Three Weeks until WSOP Europe

The European leg of the World Series of Poker takes place at the Le Croisette Casino in Cannes from Friday October 7th and features seven bracelet events, one ladies non-bracelet event and the return of the Caesars Cup team event.

Most of the world´s top poker players are anticipated to jet across from the EPT London (which concludes on Thursday 6th) to the new venue for a two-week “pokerfest” which also includes an astonishing 50 additional side events

Is Cannes Better than London?

Inasmuch as it would have been so much easier to walk down Regent Street to The Empire after the EPT London was concluded, the Le Croisette Casino has a lot more to offer than the Empire.

Apart from the better weather and more exotic location, the Le Croisette has almost twice the capacity of the Empire – enabling larger fields to compete, more games to be played simultaneously and providing more comfort to those taking part.

It will also attract a larger field of French players and, as we have witnessed in the recent WPT Paris and Partouche Poker Tour, not many of them are any good!

The Cannes Schedule

The full dates for the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe bracelet events are Friday October 7th to Thursday October 20th with a full program of satellites, cash games and non-bracelet events taking place from Thursday October 6th. The schedule appears below in its entirety and, if you are thinking of competing at the event, the word from the organisers is that it is advisable to sort your accommodation out well in advance; such is the number of advanced bookings.

World Series of Poker Player of the Year

Events at the WSOP Europe also count towards the WSOP Player of the Year. Although there is no huge cash prize attached to the title, many professional poker players regarded the WSOP Player of the Year as the highest accolade a player can win at the series, as it demonstrates consistency throughout the long program of events. After the events of June and July in Las Vegas, it is no surprise to see Phil Hellmuth leading the way ahead of Ben Lamb, Brian Rast and Chris Moorman. Despite Phil´s three second places, he is catchable; and a good series of results at the WSOPE could see any player snatch the Player of the Year title.

With so much live poker action happening throughout the coming months, make sure you visit Poker News Report regularly for all the latest poker news from London, Cannes and around the World.