2010 WSOP Schedule Critiqued by Bernard Lee

The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) concluded with the completion of the second November Nine. The crowning of Joe Cada as the 2009 WSOP Main Event champion culminated 57 bracelet events this year. However, the 2010 WSOP is now on the minds of every poker player with the recent release of the new schedule. Beginning May 28th, the poker universe will once again center on the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. To begin the next decade, the WSOP will have a 51-day schedule where players will compete for 57 WSOP bracelets. As I looked over the schedule, I had the following comments, questions, and suggestions: $1,000 events: Last year during the opening weekend, Harrah’s held its first $1,000 buy-in No Limit event, nicknamed “The Stimulus Special.” With 6,012 players participating, it was a rousing success. With the state of the economy, Harrah’s promised more $1,000 buy-in events for 2010. As seen in next summer’s schedule, Harrah’s definitely delivered with a $1,000 event every weekend and one right before the Main Event (six in total). Players will each begin with triple the buy-in chips ($3,000) at level 25/25. However, be forewarned! The blinds increase quicker than you think and the ...

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Kevin Mathers January 5th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Seems strange it’d be hard to find your table, especially when they announced they were only using the Amazon and Pavillion rooms for poker. The Miranda room, which had poker in 2009, is being turned into a food court.