Welcome to the World Series of Poker Europe 2010!

Today marks the beginning of the fourth annual World Series of Poker Europe here in the beautiful Empire Casino in Leicester Square. September has become the month for poker in London these days with the WPT having gone and the EPT coming up. But for the next two weeks all focus is here as players have travelled from all across the globe to one of its' biggest cities.

Expect a full deluge of American stars, crazy Scandinavians as well as a strong showing from the UK's local players. All will be looking to capture the almost mythical bracelets that one gains from winning one of the five events scheduled to take place.

The opening event is a new one, a £2,500 6-max event with a cap of 204 players today and it looks as though it's expected to be close to selling out already. The action will begin in around 15 minutes or so and Pokernews will be bringing you all the news both today and throughout the series.