The World Series of Poker will expand their brand further than ever before, by extending their World Series of Poker Circuit series to strategic locations around the world.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has taken a leaf out of the PokerStars playbook by creating strategic partnerships with land-based casinos from around the world.

In a press release received from the poker powerhouse. The WSOP have revealed that they have entered into international partnerships with casinos from three countries that love their poker.

A few weeks ago, I brought you news of the WSOP’s plans to host their first-ever European WSOPC event in Italy, and their first-ever international event being held in Morocco – Mexico have also been added to that impressive list.

The partnerships allow the recipients of the handshake to license the WSOP brand to specifically selected poker rooms, host WSOPC events, and create a satellite platform for the WSOP and WSOPE series.

“It’s time to emphasize the “World” in World Series of Poker and more aggressively partner with leading casino operators at the regional level,” said WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart.  “We know players crave a WSOP-like experience in their home market and believe our organizational expertise and unique tournament formats will bring a winning formula.”

The first event is on the horizon. The Casino de Marrakech Es Saadi will host the first international event March 7-15. There will be eight official gold ring events, including a €1,350 Main Event, and special WSOP & WSOPE satellites will also be running.