The 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has announced that it will be hosting its events under one roof at the Casino at the Empire, LCI's club in the heart of London at

Leicester Square

. The poker tournament will take place from September 19 to October 2^nd, 2008, will feature four bracelet events, and start with a new £1,500 No-Limit event. Players will also have the chance to play several cash games, satellites and non-bracelet tournaments, and other casino games available at the Casino at the Empire.

Many professional poker players have already started to buy and reserve seats including the final table participants from the 2008 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas including Ivan Demidov, Peter Eastgate and David Rheem.  Other notable players expected to attend this year include Full Tilt Pro Chris Ferguson, Erick Lindgren, Jennifer Harman, Phil Ivey, Doyle Brunson, PokerStars pro Daniel Negreanu and UltimateBet spoiled kid, Mr. Phil Hellmuth.

"We are eagerly anticipating World Series of Poker Europe this year. We have enhanced the schedule to provide more variety and game play, greatly broadened the worldwide television exposure and have brought the event under one roof to better the player experience for this prestigious and premiere event." said Ty Stewart, World Series of Poker Director of Marketing.

The 2008 WSOPE schedule is the following:

• September 19^th, 2008 - Event #1 - £1,500 – No-Limit Hold'em Day 1A (3-day event/2 opening days)

• September 22nd, 2008 - Event #2 - £2,500 – H.O.R.S.E. (3-day event)
  

• September 24th, 2008 - Event #3 - £5,000 – Pot Limit Omaha (3-day event)
  

• September 27^th, 2008 - Event #4 - £10,000 – World Championship No-Limit Hold'em (5-day event)