2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

Event 1 - £2,500 Horse
Day: 1
Event Info

2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)

Final Results
Winner
Prize
£70,875
Event Info
Buy-in
£2,500
Prize Pool
£262,500
Entries
105
Level Info
Level
17
Blinds
10,000 / 20,000
Ante
0

Level & Blind Structure

Here's how H.O.R.S.E. is going to work. Eight hands of each game (hold'em, Omaha, etc.) will be dealt at each table before moving on the the next one in the rotation. Betting limits will go up after a full rotation of all five games is complete.

So, we'll begin with eight hands of limit hold'em with 75-150 blinds and betting limits of 150-300 before moving on to eight hands of Omaha 8-or-better, followed by eight hands each of razz, stud, and stud 8-or-better with a 25 ante, a 50 bring-in, and betting limits of 150-300.

Each "level" encompasses a full rotation of all five games and there will be a break every 100 minutes, regardless of what game players are on.

Interesting Tablemates

I've just took a wander on the upper section of the casino and seen some interesting tables lineups, including:

Mark Vos and Micheal Keiner

Andy Black and friend of Pokernews Catman (That is his actual name)

Phil Gordon, Jeffrey Lisandro and EPT Champion Andreas Hoivold

Annie Duke and Richard Ashby (Ashby is a very talented player in the UK and due a big win, one to watch)

Level: 1

Blinds: 75/150

Ante: 0

Cards Are in the Air

After a short rules introduction by Jack Effel, the WSOP commissioner Jeffrey Pollack spoke for a bit. He welcomed everyone to the inaugural event of the WSOP-Europe. He mentioned, "You are all a part of history!"

Who's Here?

This is a star-studded event with players such as Lee Nelson, Annie Duke, Doyle Brunson, Jani Sointula, Jen Harman, and Jesse Jones.

"This is going to be a tough field," mentioned Jesse Jones. "That's good. The tougher, the better."

A Good Day to Play Poker

It's a glorious day in Central London and the Empire Casino is a fabulous place to play poker. The decor is very Bond-esque and a lot of the players are dressed fittingly.

I've just spotted Phil Hellmuth signing autographs in the lobby.

Also sighted recently:

Mark Vos
Marc Goodwin
Alexander Kravchenko

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