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October 27, 2005
HEADLINE:
Harrah's Sets Schedule For 2006 World Series of Poker
Author: Michael Friedman
BODY:
There is no denying the fact that the World Series of Poker (WSOP)
has grown dramatically since poker's Cinderella story, Chris Moneymaker,
won the main event. Nowhere is there more evidence of the explosion
in popularity than in the 2006 WSOP.
That's right. It's back and bigger than ever. Harrah's Entertainment,
Inc. has announced the 2006 WSOP line-up featuring 44 different
events. The WSOP will once again take place at its Rio All-Suite
Hotel & Casino for the second straight year.
Satellites and live action will start on June 25, 2006, but the
WSOP's biggest draw, the main event, won't start until July 28,
2006. And if you're considering playing in the main event, which
has become the biggest poker
tournament on the planet, you will have to play in one of
four different Day 1 events because of the sheer number of players
looking to become the next big thing in poker. If you are lucky
enough to make it out of Day 1, get ready for one of two, Day
2 heats that will drop the number of players to 1400.
With huge numbers set to conquer the poker
world, Harrah's vice president of sports and entertainment marketing,
Jeffery Pollack envisions a great experience for all. "The
World Series of Poker is the most prestigious poker
tournament in the world and every poker enthusiast is invited
to enter and become part of a time-honored tradition."
The 2005 WSOP broke all participation and prize money records
for the legendary tournament and all live poker tournaments. With
45 events, 32,341 player entries saw action in the series with
over $106 million in gross prize money. Expectations for this
year are high as poker continued its incredible worldwide growth.
One of the reasons for the WSOP's success is its hosting environment.
According to Pollack, the Rio is the perfect for the world's biggest
tournament series. "We're thrilled to be back at the Rio.
Last year, the team there did a magnificent job and we know that
players and fans alike will be treated to an outstanding experience
in 2006."
This year's WSOP also features the Second Annual WSOP Lifestyle
Show from July 27 through July 30. This event will showcase poker
wares, websites, books, and clothing. Look for this event to be
just as popular as last year's show which attracted more than
50,000 people, including celebrities and athletes from the across
the globe.
For a full schedule, be sure to visit worldseriesofpoker.com
for more information.
Ed note: Don't worry - you will have plenty of time to qualify
for the 2006 WSOP at Party Poker
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