World Series of Poker releases 2011 schedule
25 January 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The 42nd annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) Presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky -- a set of poker tournaments open to anyone 21 years of age or older – officially puts cards in the air on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
The annual poker extravaganza, which dates back to 1970, is televised exclusively on ESPN from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament series consists of a comprehensive slate of the game's most popular poker variations running from May 31 - July 19.
A total of 58 coveted gold bracelets will be up for grabs in 2011 – one more than last year.
On Tuesday, May 31 at 5:00 PM, the first open bracelet tournament will be a new event – a $25,000 Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em Championship. It will be open to a maximum of 256 players.
The opening weekend (June 4-5), features a $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament, which in the past has drawn more than 6,000 entrants. The event includes two starting flights – one each on Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. Day 2 for all surviving players will be Monday, June 6.
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25 January 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The 42nd annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) Presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky -- a set of poker tournaments open to anyone 21 years of age or older – officially puts cards in the air on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
The annual poker extravaganza, which dates back to 1970, is televised exclusively on ESPN from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament series consists of a comprehensive slate of the game's most popular poker variations running from May 31 - July 19.
A total of 58 coveted gold bracelets will be up for grabs in 2011 – one more than last year.
On Tuesday, May 31 at 5:00 PM, the first open bracelet tournament will be a new event – a $25,000 Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em Championship. It will be open to a maximum of 256 players.
The opening weekend (June 4-5), features a $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament, which in the past has drawn more than 6,000 entrants. The event includes two starting flights – one each on Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. Day 2 for all surviving players will be Monday, June 6.
Read entire article here