2007 February 28 Poker News, Events and Happenings

(PRESS RELEASE) — On 1st March 2007 The Poker Channel is set to expand into Europe, launching Scandinavia and France’s first dedicated poker channel.

54 players returned to the Commerce Casino for the fourth day of action at the L.A. Poker Classic main event. By Midnight, only 18 players remained and JC Tran leaped out in front of the pack with a massive $3.46 million stack…

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Harrah’s Entertainment announced Monday it was bringing the World Series of Poker to Europe, launching an inaugural 10-day, three-event tournament in September at the company’s recently acquired London Clubs International casinos.

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., has opened pre-registration for the 2007 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee’s…



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With so much going on in the world of poker, it makes sense that even the world’s largest tournament series based in the US would look to outside interests. Harrah’s Entertainment recently announced that the World Series of Poker would be hitting the shores of Europe this year, with three events taking place in the UK as the first steps of the WSOP Europe. The events will be held at three separate casinos that are under one umbrella, being managed by London Clubs International…

A poker tournament based on a series of head-to-head matches carries a more intimate feel than a traditional event, along with a unique set of challenges.

If you were waiting to play the new game from Oxygen Games in March, get ready to be disappointed - at least until April. The multi-format game “World Championship Poker 2″ by Oxygen Games was originally set to be released on March 16. A delay has been announced, thanks to the game publisher wanting to perfect its European presence, which means the game will be released on April 20th instead…