best known for being the host of the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world, and the WSOPE was the first time it held an event outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2007, Thomas Bihl became the first person to ever win a WSOP bracelet outside of Vegas. Bihl won the £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. at the World Series of Poker Europe at LCI. Days later, Annette Obrestad became the youngest player to ever win a WSOP bracelet at 18 years, 364 days, also becoming the first woman to win a World Series Main Event (Unlike Nevada, English gambling laws do not prohibit 18-year-olds from participating). Harrah's Casinos, the owner of the WSOP, considers the WSOP Europe bracelet to be the same in prestige as those awarded every year in Las Vegas. While no definitive plans have been announced, Pollack indicated in February 2007 that other venues may start holding WSOP events. Egypt and South Africa were mentioned as possible expansion sites because Harrah's owns casinos, via LCI, in those two locations. In 2010, Harrah's was renamed as Caesars Entertainment. Caesars was acquired in 2020 by Eldorado Resorts, which then changed its own name to Caesars Entertainment. By this time, the former London Clubs were known as Caesars Entertainment EMEA. In July 2021, Caesars sold its EMEA division to the newly formed Metropoitan Gaming, an affiliate of Silver Point Capital, for a reported £15 million. Casinos Egypt London Club Cairo The Ramses Casino Cairo The Kings and Queens Cairo South Africa Emerald Resort & Casino United Kingdom Alea Glasgow Alea Nottingham Empire Casino Manchester235 Metropolitan Mayfair The Rendezvous Casino Brighton The Sportsman References External links Official Website World Series of Poker British companies established in 1981 Gambling companies established in 1981 1981 establishments in England Gambling companies of the United Kingdom British subsidiaries of foreign companies 2006 mergers and acquisitions