Jun 22, 2011

World Series of Poker takes a big hit after the U.S. Department of Justice closed operators of online poker in April. The closure resulted in fewer players in the World Series of Poker now there is no longer able to participate in online satellite tournaments. Oskar Garcia, Associated Press Las Vegas reporter, talks with Renee Montagne about the tournament this...

Jul 9, 2010

Attendance at the 2010 WSOP Main Event was up 31% through two days of registration and has been confirmed as the second biggest Main Event field in the 41 year history of the WSOP. Only 2006 – arguably the peak of the poker boom – produced a larger turnout. While the official registration number won’t be released for another few hours, we...