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World Series of Poker (WSOP)
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World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the most popular series of poker tournaments in the world. It is held for one month in Las Vegas every year.
The WSOP enjoys a high status because of the world’s top poker players such as Johnny Chan take part in the tournament.
It began in 1968 by Tom Moore at the Holiday Hotel and Casino in Reno and it was an event only by invitation.
The Main Event
The winner receive a platinum & diamond bracelet along with the largest cash prize in tournament poker. The 2008 main event begins on May 28th and will finish on July 17th. It commences at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
WSOP Circuit Events
Harrahs owned casinos run a series of low buying poker tournaments, known as WSOP circuit events. The winner of each circuit wins a WSOP main event seat.