Harrah's
Releases 2006 World Series of Poker Schedule
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
today announced the schedule for the 2006 World
Series of Poker. Harrah's will stage the world's
richest poker tournament at its Rio All-Suite
Hotel & Casino for the second year in a
row.
Satellites and
live action begins June 25, 2006, and the $10,000
No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship Event
starts July 28, 2006. In all, the 2006 World
Series of Poker will consist of 44 separate
events in which players can compete for coveted
World Series of Poker gold bracelets.
"The
World Series of Poker is the most prestigious
poker tournament in the world and every poker
enthusiast is invited to enter and become part
of its time-honored tradition," said Jeffrey
Pollack, Harrah's vice president of sports and
entertainment marketing. "We're thrilled
to be back at the Rio. Last year, the team there
did a magnificent job and we know that players
and fans alike will be treated to an outstanding
experience in 2006."
Last
year's World Series of Poker shattered all participation
and prize money records for a live poker tournament.
The 45 events generated 32,341 player entries
and more than $106 million in gross prize money.
Joseph Hachem of Melbourne, Australia, won the
World Series of Poker Championship and an unprecedented
$7.5 million.
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. Last year, more than 50,000
people, including celebrities and athletes,
visited the show.
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