World Series of Poker Announce Richest Buy In Tournament in North America
May 14, 2009
The organisers for the brand World Series of Poker have this week announced that they are going to add to the excitement of the current World Series of Poker tournament schedule by showcasing some of the biggest names in poker in a tournament that is set to become the richest buy in tournament in North America.
The tournament will start May 28th and will be a four day tournament, with participation expected to be big within the professional ranks.
The commissioner for the brand World Series of Poker, Jeffery Pollock said
I think this event will bring out the best players in the world and produce a final table for the ages.
The tournament will be covered by ESPN but they will only be showing the highlights of the four days in two one-hour shows on July 28th but the action should be something that all players who have the option to, should definately watch.
The next tournament that is scheduled is the Champions Invitational on May 31.
The tournament has been described as the ‘Champion of Champions‘ tournament, with the players invited all been past winners of the World Series of Poker Main Event in the years gone by.
Pollock said that
[players would ] be playing for bragging rights as the champion of champions.
The prize for the tournament will be a red Corvette that has been restored to its 1970’s former glory and the new commemorative trophy, Binion Cup.
Pollock also said
The Binion Cup was created to honor our heritage, I am proud to say that Jack Binion himself, poker’s patriarch, will be on hand to present the trophy.
With the tournament set to celebrate 40 years in the running, the brand have decided to give the public extra participation in this years schedule, allowing them to place suggestions for players who should make it into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Suggestions are been taken from May 26th to July 2nd, when a panel of 12 living poker players who are already featured on the list will cast their votes for who should earn the right of passage onto the exclusive list.
The suggestions will be revealed at the WSOP Main Event, with the top 10 most suggested been passed forward for consideration by the panel.
Millions are expected to nominate a player at the World Series of Poker website, where the nominations will be received.
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