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The World Series of Poker is the Largest Event in Poker

The World Series of Poker is the most exciting and awe-inspiring event in the poker circuit, all over the world. The prize money comprises of millions of dollars. Legends and records are made each time during this gigantic, adventure-filled event. Several established pros and experts compete with virtually unknown ones. Formerly unknown names suddenly attain celebrity status, after a win at this tournament. A large segment of players that end up taking part in the WSOP get there by virtue of satellite tournaments that are played on various online poker rooms. A chunk of these players reach there through sites such as Party Poker. This is the largest online poker site globally and at any point in time, at least 50,0000 players are logged on to play poker, during peak hours.

Crave Entertainment All Set to Release its World Championship Poker for Xbox 360, PS2 and PSP Versions

Crave Entertainment is in the process of releasing its World Championship Poker series. This is for Xbox 360, PS2 and Playstation Portable. It will include 18 different kinds of Poker games. These variations include Omaha, Five Card Stud and Texas Hold'Em. In its single player mode the game includes series tournaments, recurring home games and mixed games. Also included is quizzing round. Besides there will be lucky charms and a host of new pros. Sounds exciting -this new offering from Crave - worth checking out! Gamespot.com reports:

Crave has not released any pricing or rating information on World Championship Poker: All In. For information on Crave's last poker game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

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How to Enter a World Poker Tour (WPT) Event

The World Poker Tour is an all time great Texas Hold'em tournament that attracts amateurs and professionals alike. It is also has a television presence with a show on the Travel Channel that targets novice poker players largely. The WPT season begins in July and ends with the WPT Championship in April at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. 14 tournaments make up this Tour and the locations span Paris, France, Mainland USA as well as a luxury Ocean cruise. In order to enter for these poker tournaments all one needs is to show up with the buy-in that is normally $10,000. In the fourteen tournaments that lead tot he WPT Championship, the winner gets $25,000 buy in to the WPT Championship and the grand prize for the tournament, also. Individual tournaments have varying prize amounts, depending on the number of entries. Apart from standard tournaments, in each season, the WPT has a celebrity invitational tournament. Ildado.com reports:

You can always buy directly into the World Poker Tour Championship which is held in April as part of Bellagio Casino's World Poker Classic. Players can also get into the World Poker Tour tournaments through satellite poker tournaments. The host casino for each WPT tournament will typically hold satellite poker tournaments.

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Last Six Players Pitted Against Each Other in the Running For More Than $5 Million in Prize Money at The World Poke Tour - Finals at Foxwooeds

The World Poker Finals Champ will walk away with the biggest prize pool in the history of a World Poker Tour (R) regular season event. A record 783 players will be competing in the $10,000 buy-in. $5 million of the close to $8 million prize pool will be given away to the six final table players. The first place winner takes away more than $2million whereas the second place winner gets $1 million or more. The fourth season the WPT is continuing to make history. The money being awarded is  doubled. Four of the six players will become a part of the WPT millionaire club. The club already has 29 members from four seasons. Prnewswire.com reports:

With sixth place paying more than $600,000 returning young gun poker sensations Alan Cunningham and Bill Gazes are certain to join the list. The next stop on the tour is the Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Dec. 13-16.

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Mike Matusow Became the Champion of The World Series of Poker 2005 Tournament of Champions

The World Series of Poker 2005 Tournament of Champions' is Mike Matusow. He survived a field of 119 WSOP champions. With this he advanced ahead to win $1,000,000 for procuring the first place. At the final table that began on Tuesday afternoon, the champion emerged after almost twelve hours. All of the biggest and the best players came to be a part of the final table. Each one of them expected to emerge the champion. These pros ended up playing what can be called 'text book perfect' poker. Both ends of the final table were anchored by tough pros, Phil Hellmuth against Mike Matusow. Lasvegasvegas.com reports:

Hellmuth was the first to go after they played three way for over three hours. Claiming some of the real estate between the two was the usually quiet, but equally tough playing Hoyt Corkins and that's the final three list.

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Mike Matusow - $1 Million Winner in WSOP Tournament of Champions

Mike Matusow won $1 million at the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. Several other pro's, including Hoyt Corkins and Phil Hellmuth were at the final table. Matusow beat a field of 114 players. Doyle Brunson is another poker notable who placed high in the tournament, finishing in 10th place.

The Top 3 Finishers for the WSOP Tournament of Champions:

1. Mike "The Mouth" Matusow $1 million
2. Hoyt Corkins $325,000
3. Phil Hellmuth $250,000

2006 WSOP Schedule - World Series of Poker Schedule 2006

The 2006 World Series of Poker will have 44 separate events. Players will compete through these events for the much sought after Poker gold bracelets. The Satellite and live action begins from June 25, 2006. The $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship Event starts from July 28, 2006. Harrah's announced that Rio will be hosting the Second Annual World Series of Poker Lifestyle show between July 27-30. The Super Satellite Schedule will take place everyday at 3.00 pm with a $230 buy-in. The $1060 buy-in Mega Super Satellites will begin nightly at 7 p.m. The Second  Chance Tournament - $230 buy-in will take place daily at 5 p.m. whereas the $225 buy-in No-limit Hold'em tournament will take place every night at 11 p.m. Biz.yahoo reports:

Last year's World Series of Poker shattered all participation and prize money records for live poker tournament. the 45 events generated 32,341 player entries and more than $106 million in gross prize money.

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World Poker Tour (WPT) 2006 Schedule

On October 24th, Harrah's Entertainmnet Inc. announced the schedule for 2006 World Series of Poker. This will be the world's riches poker tournament that will be held at its Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, second year in a row. The live and satellite action for the tournament will begin on June 25, 2006 and will go up to August 10, 2006. The $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship Event starts on the 28th of July, 2006. In totality, the 2006 World Series of Poker will have 44 different events in which players can compete for the much sought after World Series of Poker gold bracelets. The Super Satellites schedule includes a $230 buy-in, that will take place daily at 3 p.m. The $1060 buy-in Mega Super Satellites will take place every night at 7 p.m. The Second Chance Tournament will include  $540 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournaments, daily at 5 p.m. and   $225 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournaments every night at 11 p.m. Pokerpages.com reports:

For Tournament Information visit - http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com or call at 1-877-FOR-WSOP (1-877-367-9767). For Room Information please call 1-877-746-5693.

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"WPT: Making The Final Table" - Second part of the WPT Champions of Poker Book Series

Its a foregone conclusion in Hollywood that if a sequel is made of a successful film, it will never be able to rise up to the standards set by the first one. But exceptions always prove the rule. The same has been the case with Erick Lindgren's new book on the second part of the WPT Champions of Poker book series. It is called "WPT: Making The Final Table". This book will be out in the market by November 2nd. It will be priced at $15.95 US and $21.50 Canadian. The first book in the series was called "WPT: Shuffle Up And Deal". This book was by World Poker Tour Announcer and champion player Mike Sexton. Pokernews.com reports:

The book, however, was more useful in the limit world than that of tournament poker, especially No-Limit. They have addressed that problem through the efforts of Erick Lindgren and his co-writer and friend, Matt Matros.

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Harrah's to Stage the World's Richest Poker Tournament in Rio Next Year

Get set for live poker action, starting June 25th next year. That's when the satellites and live action begins for the $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship. The actual event starts on July 28th 2006 and will consist of 44 different events. Through these 44 events, players will battle for the coveted World Series of Poker gold bracelets. Harrah's vice president of sports and entertainment marketing, Jeffrey Pollack said that every poker enthusiast was invited to enter the prestigious poker tournament. He also said that the players and the fans would be given an overwhelming experience at Rio, in 2006. Last year's 45 events attracted 32,341 player entries and grossed up over $106 million as prize money. The championship was won by Joseph Hachem of Melbourne, Australia; who took back $7.5 million. Biz.yahoo.com reports:

Harrah's also announced the Rio will host the Second Annual World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show July 27 through July 30. A trade show featuring exhibitors from around the globe, the World Series of Poker Lifestyle Show will showcase a broad array of new poker products, websites, books and clothing.

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