Vol. 5, No. 7, July 2008
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WSOP starts in Las Vegas
The 2008 World Series of Poker kicked off May 29, and already is setting records. The second event, the $1,500 no-limit hold ‘em tournament, attracted more than 3,500 entrants, the most players to enter any tournament event outside the WSOP Main Event. “This is a great start,” said Jeffrey Pollack, commissioner of the WSOP. “The sound of chips chirping throughout the Rio is a welcome return for all of us who love poker. This year, the Main Event—the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas hold ‘em contest—will not be held until early November, when ESPN will televise it live.
