LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN announced plans to expand its coverage of the Main Event and the $50,000 buy-in HORSE mixed-game tournament at the 2007 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.
"We're delighted that ESPN is bringing even more depth to its already superb coverage of the WSOP," said Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker. "No one produces poker better than ESPN, and its powerful audience of sports fans will see all of the thrills, drama and excitement that make us so unique."
Although the final schedule is subject to change, ESPN plans to televise 16 hours of coverage of the WSOP Main Event, as well as 10 one-hour programs covering other bracelet events. The $50,000 HORSE Championship will receive six hours of airtime and the format of the final table will include all five games of HORSE.
The schedule of events ESPN plans to cover includes:
June 1, Event No. 1: Mixed Hold 'Em World Championship, $5,000 buy-in.
June 2, Event No. 3: No-Limit Hold 'Em, $1,500 buy-in.
June 3, Event No. 4: Pot-Limit Hold 'Em, $1,500 buy-in.
OR
June 4, Event No. 7: Pot-Limit Omaha, $5,000 buy-in.
June 5, Event No. 8: No-Limit Hold 'Em, $1,000 buy-in with re-buys.
June 8, Event No. 13: Pot-Limit Hold 'Em, $5,000 buy-in.
June 17, Event No. 28: No-Limit Hold 'Em, $3,000 buy-in.
June 18, Event No. 30: No-Limit Hold 'Em Six-Handed, $2,500 buy-in.
June 19, Event No. 31: No-Limit Hold 'Em Heads Up, $5,000 buy-in.
OR
June 20, Event No. 33: Pot-Limit Omaha with Re-buys, $1,500 buy-in.
June 24, Event No. 39: HORSE World Championship, $50,000 buy-in.
July 1, Event No. 50: Pot-Limit Omaha World Championship, $10,000 buy-in.
July 6, Event No. 55: No-Limit Hold 'Em Main Event, $10,000 buy-in.
Air times for the ESPN coverage will be released in the coming months.
The 2007 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light will begin June 1 at the Rio® All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. More information on the tournament is available at http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
New Rules for 2007 WSOP
There have been some changes and additions to this years World Series of Poker. I have added a link to this years rules.
http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/docs/doc_591_58.pdf
Rule #27 is one that will make the poker room a little quieter.
27. Any player who directs any profane and/or abusive language at another player, dealer or tournament staff member or who makes any profane and/or abusive comments about another player, dealer or tournament staff member will be penalized in accordance with Rules No. 22 and/or 46. In particular, the use of the so-called "f-bomb" and "c-bomb" as well as derivatives of those and similarly offensive terms, will subject the offending player to penalties if they are directed at or refer to another player, dealer, staff member, patron or official of Harrah's or the WSOP. In Harrah’s sole and absolute discretion, it may impose at any time a zero-tolerance policy for profane language whether directed at another person or not.
http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/docs/doc_591_58.pdf
Rule #27 is one that will make the poker room a little quieter.
27. Any player who directs any profane and/or abusive language at another player, dealer or tournament staff member or who makes any profane and/or abusive comments about another player, dealer or tournament staff member will be penalized in accordance with Rules No. 22 and/or 46. In particular, the use of the so-called "f-bomb" and "c-bomb" as well as derivatives of those and similarly offensive terms, will subject the offending player to penalties if they are directed at or refer to another player, dealer, staff member, patron or official of Harrah's or the WSOP. In Harrah’s sole and absolute discretion, it may impose at any time a zero-tolerance policy for profane language whether directed at another person or not.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Carlos Mortenson's unique chip stacking at the Mirage Poker Showdown
If you ever get a chance to play or sit at the rail when Carlos is playing, take a look at his chip stack. If he is doing well and has a lot of chips you might have the chance to see something with him that you will not see with any other pros.
They will be fighting cancer at the WSOP this year
Harrah's Giving Players Incentive to Fight Cancer
VIP Lounge Will Be Opened for Players who Donate to the NVCI
Harrah’s is teaming up with the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) during the World Series of Poker to both raise money for the institute and to also give players a place to lounge.
Harrah’s is providing a VIP lounge at the Rio for players who donate $1,000 or more to the NVCI. The lounge will be available for the entire WSOP. It will be opened 24 hours, will feature food and beverages, plasma-screen TVs, a pool table and more. Players who donate will also be given special parking privileges.
“The WSOP is committed to helping Nevada Cancer Institute continue its important and ground-breaking work,” said Jeffrey Pollack, commissioner of the WSOP. “The new VIP lounge is one way to enlist the support of the poker community. It’s good for our players and good for NVCI.”
NVCI Institute is a non-profit organization committed to reducing the development of cancer.
The WSOP starts June 1.
This article was provided by Cardplayer.com
VIP Lounge Will Be Opened for Players who Donate to the NVCI
Harrah’s is teaming up with the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) during the World Series of Poker to both raise money for the institute and to also give players a place to lounge.
Harrah’s is providing a VIP lounge at the Rio for players who donate $1,000 or more to the NVCI. The lounge will be available for the entire WSOP. It will be opened 24 hours, will feature food and beverages, plasma-screen TVs, a pool table and more. Players who donate will also be given special parking privileges.
“The WSOP is committed to helping Nevada Cancer Institute continue its important and ground-breaking work,” said Jeffrey Pollack, commissioner of the WSOP. “The new VIP lounge is one way to enlist the support of the poker community. It’s good for our players and good for NVCI.”
NVCI Institute is a non-profit organization committed to reducing the development of cancer.
The WSOP starts June 1.
This article was provided by Cardplayer.com
18 days and counting (WSOP)
There is only 18 more days until the 2007 World Series of Poker. This year is going to be a very exciting year for the WSOP. There is going to be a total of 55 events this year beginning on June 1st. ESPN will be filming all events and determining what events they are going to air and when; what is confirmed is that event #1 will be aired before the beginning of the Main Event this year.
The most exciting thing this year is that the starting chips for all events will be doubled and the rounds will be increased. Meaning more chips and more time to play. This is great for good players and allows them to be selective in the hands they play and time to trap the not so good players. They have made these modifications with the help of popular pros such as Barry Greenstein and Howard Lederer.
They have also adjusted the way the prize pool will be distributed so that it isnt quite so top heavy so that if you barely make it into the money places you will still get nearly double what your entry fee was.
a little over 2 weeks left and look forward to reporting the inside action at the Rio Casino Resort.
The most exciting thing this year is that the starting chips for all events will be doubled and the rounds will be increased. Meaning more chips and more time to play. This is great for good players and allows them to be selective in the hands they play and time to trap the not so good players. They have made these modifications with the help of popular pros such as Barry Greenstein and Howard Lederer.
They have also adjusted the way the prize pool will be distributed so that it isnt quite so top heavy so that if you barely make it into the money places you will still get nearly double what your entry fee was.
a little over 2 weeks left and look forward to reporting the inside action at the Rio Casino Resort.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
New website to cover World Series of Poker
PokerNews.com has secured the rights to be the official provider of live updates during the 2007 World Series of Poker.
The deal was struck between PokerNews and Bluff Media who paid big bucks to become the “Official Digital Media Partner” for the WSOP, to allow PokerNews to provide live updates on PokerNews.com, BluffMagazine.com and more importantly the official site for the WSOP, WorldSeriesofPoker.com.
The deal was struck between PokerNews and Bluff Media who paid big bucks to become the “Official Digital Media Partner” for the WSOP, to allow PokerNews to provide live updates on PokerNews.com, BluffMagazine.com and more importantly the official site for the WSOP, WorldSeriesofPoker.com.
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