Weeks to Go before the World Series of Poker Main Event
A few more weeks to go and it is the start of the World Series of Poker Main Event. This is the highlight of this major poker tournament, and many poker players and fans of the game are getting excited as November fast approaches. The November Nine are going to take their seats and battle it out on the felt table, and this will surely be a sight to see as the world's top poker players are going to compete for the title of champion and all that it entails, including one of the biggest prizes in the poker world, the most coveted WSOP bracelet, and fame, of course.
What the Year 2009 Saw
It was, indeed, a very exciting year for the World Series of Poker as it saw a huge number of participants and attracted some of the world's top poker players. In fact, it can be said that this year was far more exciting than last year's, and it cannot be denied, too, that there were a lot of newbies to the WSOP who have shown tremendous poker skills, making waves in the poker world and creating names for themselves in the process. But, of course, the players who grabbed the attention of many were still the poker pros, especially those that have gotten into the November Nine.
A Look at Phil Ivey of the WSOP November Nine
One of the lucky November Nines is Phil Ivey. He is considered as one of the greatest poker players the poker world has ever known. In fact, this 2009 WSOP alone, he has once again shown how fearsome and formidable he could be as an opponent on the poker table by not only making his presence known but also by adding two more WSOP bracelets under his belt. Truth be told, Ivey has managed to break a number of world records all throughout his poker career.
This poker player surely is somebody to watch out for during the Main Event, and his fans are sure to expect something exciting from the best all-around poker player.
The WSOP tournaments have brought out the best skills in some average players, pushing them into the limelight. This is perhaps just one of the many reasons why many poker players are participating in this world-famous poker series, and this is also why the WSOP is going to be here for many more years to come.
A Quick Look at the World Series of Poker Europe
The World Series of Poker Europe, which is considered as the European edition of the WSOP, was indeed a very successful one, especially since it saw a higher number of players, among which are the top poker pros of the world, and most especially since VIP visitors watched the said major poker tournament.
Let us take a quick look at the WSOPE as it nears its third consecutive annual run.
A New Record for the WSOPE
The WSOPE tournament is really making a big wave in the poker world and its many tournaments. This year, 2009, saw a bigger number of participants than last year's, having 608 players all in all. [Read][more...]
WSOP Enters a Deal with 888 to Go Online
It seems that Harrah's Entertainment, considered as one of the world's largest casino operator as well as the owner of the World Series of Poker, is on its way to going online. It has recently made a deal with 888, its B2B Division called the Dragonfish to be exact. Harrah's Entertainment wants 888 to supply the software when they go online, so it will not be long when we are going to feel and see the presence of the WSOP online as well the brands of the Caesars Casino. [Read][more...]
WSOP Europe Starts in Two Weeks
Who says that the World Series of Poker is for Las Vegas, USA only?
Ten days from now, London is going to be the host city of the WSOP Europe this coming September 17. The organizers of WSOP Europe are positive that their major poker series is going to attract poker pros from all over the world to compete for the major prize. In fact, WSOP Europe is now accepting buy-in fees from poker players, and there is a good feeling that the said event is going to see some 1,700 players or more. [Read][more...]
