WSOP 2008
The world tournament is the peak of the summer season of the poker world. Over 8000 players took part in the WSOP in 2007, so who knows what the number will be this year. This legendary competition takes place in Las Vegas, the capital of the poker planet, which seems to go out to all frontiers. For the 37th edition of the WSOP, sponsored by Harrah's, will take place from the 30th of May to the 17th of July 2008 at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas, over 54 events. The "side event" from the 13th to the 20th of June is distinct from the "main event" from the 3rd to the 15th of July.
The enormous increase in people going to this event is thanks to online qualifications, which allow anyone to try and be the next Chris Moneymaker whose experience has made him a legend in Las Vegas. This dream is anyone. Harrah's is hoping to make the final an entirely unique event. In this way, all the cameras of ESPN, one of the biggest American sports channels, which holds the exclusive monopoly to show the World Series Of Poker, will be on the final which is expected on the 9th of November. The objective of this change of programme is to raise the final onto the same level as other international sporting meetings.
