2009 40th Annual WSOP

The announcement of the 2009 WSOP schedule comes on the heels of what may be a hard to beat 2008 record setting year. Truthfully, it is times like these were many poker players are definately feeling the blow of our crumbling economy and the sting of the U.S. government to ban online poker.

But as we sit here and reflect back at last years 58,000 who vied for the $18 million prize pool, will we see the dawn of a new day at this years events? Will the draw and excitement, the glitz and glamour of online poker once again give way to a new breed of players emerging yet again in these troubling times?

Starting Wednesday, May 27, 2009 and ending at the final tables on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, a total of 57 events will award gold bracelets in 2009, 2 more than 2008 which awarded 55 bracelets. Harrah’s also increased the number of $10,000 buy-in World Championship events from 8 to 10, and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of  the 2009 WSOP, a special one-time only $40,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em event will be held in the opening days of the WSOP.

Jeffery Pollack, commissioner of the World Series of Poker says, “Whether you play poker around the kitchen table or consider yourself a professional, you will find a comfortable seat at the 2009 World Series of Poker. “This year’s schedule offers more variety than ever before and we look forward to welcoming players from around the world to the Rio for our 40th annual extravaganza this summer.”

Let’s just hope this years events will have more highlights of classic poker filled with rich tradition and memorable moments showcasing the true grit and integrity of poker!

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