The Bayou Poker Challenge Returns to New Orleans Nov. 26.
  
NEW ORLEANS – August 15, 2007 – With the success of the May 2007 World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament, the Bayou Poker Challenge will be back at Harrah’s New Orleans beginning Nov. 26 for another round in the Crescent City.* 

The May Circuit Tournament was named the biggest poker tournament series in Louisiana history, and concluded with Lou Esposito from Howard Beach, New York, winning the championship event and collecting the top cash prize totaling $516,801. Esposito also won a $10,000 seat in the 2007 WSOP Main Event. The December tournament winner will win a cash prize and a seat in the 2008 Main Event.
“The World Series of Poker’s decision to come to New Orleans for a second time this year proves that the city is coming back, and stronger than ever,” said Jim Hoskins , Harrah’s New Orleans ’ senior vice president and general manager. “We are happy to host professional and amateur players from across the country for this exciting world-class event, and we are honored to be a part of the unique experience that New Orleans offers its visitors.”

Information on World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament and registration will be available at www.harrahsneworleans.com or by calling 504-533-6578. For more information about the World Series of Poker, visit www.worldseriesofpoker.com. Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, located in the heart of downtown New Orleans at 8 Canal Street , features 24/7 poker, slots and other table games.  A detailed schedule and special hotel rates will be announced shortly.

Harrah’s New Orleans is operated by a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.
* pending regulatory approval