Empire Casino London Posts a 7:1 Waitlist Ratio on $1/$2 NLH

Seven Deep in Leicester Square

The deepest low-stakes waitlist in Europe right now isn't at a poker festival — it's the Empire Casino in Leicester Square, London, where seven players are waiting for $1/$2 no-limit hold'em across four running tables.

That's a 7:1 waitlist-to-table ratio, logged on Bravo as of the afternoon of May 24. For context, Empire's median waitlist for that game sits at just one name. Today it's seven times that.

Empire Casino's $1/$2 NLH waitlist hit seven names deep across four tables — seven times its own median.

Why This Stands Out

A 7:1 ratio at a London card room isn't something you see on an ordinary afternoon. Empire typically runs its $1/$2 game with a single name on the list, if that. A spike to seven means demand is outpacing supply by a wide margin — and Empire already had four tables spreading the game.

Leicester Square is one of the most foot-trafficked squares in central London. Empire sits right on it, which means the room draws a mix of tourists, West End theatergoers killing time, and London's regular low-stakes grinders. That cocktail can produce sudden demand surges, but a 7× multiple over the median is notable regardless of the cause.

The Broader European Picture

European card rooms don't appear on Bravo with the same density as U.S. rooms. When one does post a signal this strong, it's worth flagging. Empire is the standout on the platform for low-stakes NLH in Europe on May 24 — no other room on the continent is posting a comparable ratio at these stakes.

Four tables of $1/$2 NLH is a healthy spread for any room outside of Las Vegas. Four tables with seven names still waiting suggests Empire could have comfortably opened a fifth and possibly a sixth.

What's Running

• Game: $1/$2 No-Limit Hold'em
• Tables: 4
• Waitlist: 7 players
• Ratio: 7:1 (vs. a median waitlist of 1)
• Location: Empire Casino, Leicester Square, London

If you're in London and looking for a seat, expect to wait. Empire's $1/$2 game is running full and the list isn't short.