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.

November 14, 2007

Todd Williamson Stages Terrific Come-From-Behind Victory

Stateline, NV - When Todd Williamson first sat down at the final table of the fifth event at this year's World Series of Poker Circuit, played a Harvey's Lake Tahoe, he had to realize the formidable challenge that lay ahead. Down to just 35,500 in chips, he looked across the felt and saw the chip leader with 401,000, which amounted to more than a 10-1 chip lead. Not only that, but there were seven other players at the table, each competing for what would be a first victory at a WSOP-related event. Read more

November 14, 2007

Sinh Nguyen Dominates $1,000 Buy-In Event Final Table

Stateline, NV - Sinh Nguyen made his first final table ever in the $1,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em event at Harvey Lake Tahoe. After it was over, he had to be thinking that tournament poker is easy. He started off with the chip lead, knocked out six of his eight opponents at the final table, and made a near-mockery of what was expected to be a very tough field and final day.The tournament, part of the World Series of Poker Circuit, was held over a busy holiday weekend and concluded on Veterans Day. Read more

November 13, 2007

Merrick J. Black Wins WSOP Circuit Event at Harvey's Lake Tahoe

Stateline, NV - Merrick J. Black has lived an interesting life. He's worked on everything from large defense contracts to the space shuttle. Mr. Black is retired now. He lives a comfortable life in a small town located halfway between South lake Tahoe and Sacramento. He spends most of his free time playing poker, hunting and fishing - at least when he's not doing something with his five children and 11 grandchildren.Now, Mr. Black can add a World Series of Poker Circuit tournament victory to his many accomplishments. Read more

November 13, 2007

Barbara Brown Harney Wins Ladies Poker Championship at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe

Stateline, NV - A record crowd turned out for the Ladies Poker Championship at this year's World Series of Poker Circuit stop, which was held at the Harvey's Lake Tahoe Casino and Resort. The 156 entries marked the largest turnout for a ladies poker tournament in the four years since the WSOP Circuit has been played at Lake Tahoe. In fact, the high number is believed to be a record for any ladies event ever held in Northern Nevada.The 2007 Harvey's Lake Tahoe Ladies Champion is Barbara Brown Harney. Aside from poker, she is quite multi-talented. Ms. Read more

November 12, 2007

Hoang "Johnny" To Wins Lake Tahoe's WSOP Circuit Event 1

Down 11 to 1 heads-up, California real estate appraiser enjoys exciting reversal of fortuneStateline , NV - At approximately 6:00 pm on a crisp Saturday night at Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Hoang To, who goes by "Johnny," was in a serious jam. Two hours earlier, he had arrived at his first tournament final table ever with a sizable chip lead, only to see those chips gradually disappear and be divided amongst his eight opponents. Read more

November 12, 2007

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Sets New Record (Almost)

Stateline, NV - The World Series of Poker Circuit returned to Northern Nevada in grand style, as the first event of this year's tournament series nearly set a new attendance record. A total of 484 players entered the first event. The no-limit hold'em tournament cost $340 to enter, generating a total prize pool of $140,844. Attendance surpassed last year's mark of 363 players. Only the much-anticipated very first WSOPC event in the 2005 inaugural season - a $220 buy-in no-limit hold'em event -- attracted more entries, at 542. Read more

November 3, 2007

WSOP Circuit Main Event Indiana Final Table

Terry Ogle started the final table with the chip lead at the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event at Caesar's Indiana, but he had some close competitors and the 2007 WSOP Player of the Year waiting in the weeds as he chased the first place prize money, the Circuit champion's ring and the $10,000 entry into next summer's World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio in Las Vegas.Chips stacks and seat assignments looked like this as the final table began -1. Terry Ogle 339,0002. Carlos Uz 329,0003. James Lindsay 74,0004. Tom Schneider 42,5005. Chris Viox 67,5006. Vito Casullo Jr. Read more

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