An Overview of the World Series of Poker
Poker is one of the most exciting card games being played in casinos and other gambling establishments worldwide. It has been increasing in popularity in recent years. This is mainly due to the commercialization of the game on a world wide basis. The television broadcasting of poker also gave the game a very big boost that it needs to proliferate.
One of the biggest poker online events today is the World Series of Poker. It is a yearly event which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event showcases some of the most renowned poker tournaments from various parts of the world. The World Series of Poker was first conceptualized by casino owner Benny Binion together with his sons. This event has a very long and colorful history which dates back to the 1970s.
The television of broadcasting of poker was not a new idea. It has already been there for a long period of time already. The World Series of Poker was initially televised by CBS Sports in the early parts of the seventies. The television broadcasting of this event provides viewers an opportunity to have a look on how the game is played at a higher level. They will also have a chance to see the different strategies and aspects of the game.
The television broadcasting of the World Series of Poker was revolutionized in 2003 when ESPN covered an entire tournament. Modern cameras also allowed television viewers have a closer look at the cards of players. It gave them a closer feel to the game. It also endeared the poker to the hearts of enthusiasts as well as the ordinary people watching from their television sets at home.
The World Series of Poker holds a major event that engages some of the greatest poker players in a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament. The increasing popularity of the game led to its expansion in Europe. After Harrah’s Entertainment bought the rights to the World Series of Poker brands in 2004, it launched an invitational event called Tournament of Champions.
Harrah’s Entertainment is also planning to start a poker school at the start of 2007. One of its major goals is to educate aspiring tournament players about the different aspects and strategies of poker. This will also hone the skills of these players in the hope of making them some of the great poker players in the future. Among the chosen instructors for the World Series of Poker Academy are poker greats Greg Raymer, Joe Navarro, Barry Greenstein and Scott Fischman.
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