Poker tournament schedule - Best poker
tournaments so far in the world of poker online
World Series Of Poker
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a
world-renowned series of poker tournaments
held annually in Las Vegas. The first WSOP
in 1970 was an invitational wherein Benny
Binion invited six of the best known poker
players to the Horseshoe Casino. At first,
the WSOP grew slowly. It was twelve years
before the WSOP drew 52 participants, in
1982. In the early 1980s, satellite
tournaments were introduced, allowing
people to win their way into the various
events. By 1987, there were over 2,100
entrants in the entire series.
Participation in the Main Event peaked in
2006, with 8,773 players competing.
World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour is a name that will
always be remembered for bringing the game
of Poker into the homes of millions around
the world. The unique concept of filming
the final tables of some of the major
poker events around the world, with the
aid of a camera on the felt to let those
viewers know exactly what cards the
players are holding, makes the game that
so much more exciting. The Travel Channel
wasted no time in snapping up this
entertainment and it has now been hailed
as one of the most successful programs on
the Travel Channel with over 5 million
viewers watching some of the televised
events.
PSO Live Tour
PSO is gaining popularity with both
online players and brick & mortar poker
room players as an inexpensive and fun way
to gain real poker experience. Our website
and cardroom along with a supportive
community have brought real money success
to players around the world. Although the
chips are play money, the competition is
real! As players strive to succeed we
reward them with Sponsorship Points that
can be redeemed in any live tournament.
European Poker Tour
The European Poker Tour will produce and
create seven exciting programs, each
90-minutes long, showcasing the most
prestigious tournaments across Europe. The
series will culminate in a Grand Final
Event in the magnificent surroundings of
the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco. This
final event will include ten finalists and
runners up selected from the six EPT
preliminary events. Those players will
then compete for the title of EPT Series 6
Grand Champion.
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