World Series of Poker
From a humble beginning to a tidal wave of humanity coming together to vie for the yearly championship at a piece of green felt with a deck of cards as their master, the World Series of Poker invites you to send your champions, your kings, and those who would be. But remember, when they come home defeated, no one holds the crown and scepter for eternity.
December 4, 2008
If you enjoyed the All In water and energy drinks aplenty at the 2008 World Series of Poker , it will come as good news that All In has signed a multi-year deal with the World Series of Poker to be the official energy drink and bottled water supplier.The news won’t come as much of a surprise if you read about the 2008 WSOP final table, because the official announcement was made by Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan just before the dinner break on Day 1 of the tournament. But released in writing on December 2, more details came with the new statement.
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November 19, 2008
The following news release provides a look at the explosive growth of poker and interesting facts pertaining to the WSOP. Graciously provided by Seth Palansky, please enjoy:By Every Measure, 2008 World Series of Poker® Experiences GrowthParticipants, Prize Pool, Ratings & Reach All Smash RecordsFrom Afghanistan to Zambia, the World Series of Poker® touched all corners of the world in 2008 and, as a result, managed to expand its global reach and award a staggering $190,644,177 in prize money.
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November 13, 2008
Promoted as the biggest thing to hit poker since the hole card camera, the World Series of Poker Main Event delay and its “November Nine” had a lot to live up to.The setting was the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio in Las Vegas, the players and their personal stories were hyped, the $9.1 million first prize was all the buzz, and the rest was up to...well…the poker industry. But the morning of November 9, 2008, the throngs of media and the long lines of fans awaiting entrance to the theater allowed Harrah’s, ESPN, and WSOP organizers to breathe a sigh of relief.
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November 10, 2008
ESPN has graciously released a trivia sheet concerning the production of the WSOP. Please Enjoy.SAME DAY COVERAGE OF POKER’S GREATEST PRIZE A capacity crowd packed the Penn and Teller Theater Sunday as November Nine was trimmed to a pair of players who will square off for the richest payday in sports -- $9.1 Million and the coveted champions bracelet await the winner of the 2008 World Series of Poker, presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light. ESPN’s same day coverage on Tuesday, Nov. 11 kicks off with a one-hour preview special at 8 p.m.
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November 8, 2008
Within days, the 2008 World Series of Poker main event will host its final table with the nine finalists who have waited several months for the opportunity to finish what they started. Though each of them were awarded $900,670 as they departed Las Vegas in July, the first prize of $9.1 million has taunted them ever since. Three of those players signed sponsorship deals with Full Tilt and will try to win that championship title with the support of FTP.
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November 7, 2008
The 2008 World Series of Poker main event final table is right around the corner, and the nine finalists have waited several months for the opportunity to play for the $9.1 million first prize. Six of those final table players signed sponsorship deals with PokerStars and will wear gear that indicates their affiliation when they take their seats on November 9, 2008.Several of the past years’ WSOP main event champions have been PokerStars sponsored players, like Chris Moneymaker, Greg Raymer, and Joe Hachem.
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November 5, 2008
Thanks to ESPN, we are publishing the following for all the followers of the WSOP 2008 Final Table . Norman Chad has a comment on each of the November Nine. Enjoy!WORLD SERIES OF POKER FINAL TO AIR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11The most-anticipated final table in poker history will be in action on Tuesday, Nov. 11, as the champion’s bracelet and a top prize of $9.1 million will be awarded in the 2008 World Series of Poker, presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light. ESPN will provide same day coverage -- kicking off with an encore presentation of the one-hour preview special at 8 p.m.
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