The King’s Casino in Rozadov, Czech Republic is going to be hosting the next two WSOP Europe festivals, in 2017 and 2019. (Photo courtesy King’s)

The World Series of Poker announced that the World Series of Poker Europe is returning in the fall 2017, but with a brand new home that has been the host to some of poker’s elite over the past few years. After holding the series in England, France, and Germany, the latest installment of the poker festival has a home at the King’s Casino in Rozadov, Czech Republic.

The WSOP and King’s Casino have reached an agreement that will keep the WSOPE in the Czech Republic for through 2019. In 2014, the WSOP began rotating WSOP Asia-Pacific in even years with WSOPE in the odd years, so King’s Casino will be the host site for the series in 2017 and 2019.

The casino is located near the German border and its central location makes it an easy travel destination for many European players. Over the last several years, it has grown into the largest poker room in Europe, with over 150 tables. It is only continue to grow with more tables to be added and a huge expansion in the property before the outset of the tournament series next fall.

“I have really bought into Leon’s vision for creating a poker-first destination in Central Europe,” said WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart. “The existing set up already reminds me of the Amazon Room at the Rio and it’s only going to get bigger. When the new hotel and the renovations are complete, and considering the way Leon and staff cater to poker players, this is going to be a very comfortable environment for a large festival such as ours.”

Leon Tsoukernik of King’s Casino echoes Stewart’s sentiments of both continued growth and excitement about renovations.

“We are honored to be holding such prestigious WSOP bracelet events,” said Tsoukernik. “By the time of the WSOPE next year, people will discover an all-new version of the King’s Casino. Not only are we adding 1,800 square meters of Las Vegas-style casino space with 40 more poker tables, we are opening an amazing new hotel with 218 rooms.

“Last year alone, we brought over 250,000 poker players to Rozadov. Although this is already great for a town of 500, I believe we will be able to double that number as soon as our plans for expansion are completed.”

For the two guaranteed years of the WSOPE, the King’s Casino will hold at least 10 bracelet events each series and will have more than $5 million in prizepool guarantees. Along with holding at least 20 bracelet events over two years, the King’s Casino will hold WSOP Circuit stops as well. They are guaranteed a fall and spring stop in 2018 and 2020 and will have a spring stop in 2017, 2019, and 2021.

Here is a look at past WSOPE Main Events:

2007: Annette Obrestad beat 362 entrants to win $1,000,000
2008: John Juanda beat 362 entrants to win $868,800
2009: Barry Shulman beat 334 entrants to win $801,603
2010: James Bord beat 346 entrants to win $830,401
2011: Elio Fox beat 593 entrants to win $1,400,000
2012: Phil Hellmuth beat 420 entrants to win $1,058,403
2013: Adrian Mateos beat 375 entrants to win $1,000,000
2015: Kevin MacPhee beat 313 entrants to win $883,000