The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a poker tournament[2] 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.[2] In the early 1980s satellite tournaments were introduced allowing people to win their way into the various events for less than the full entry fees.[2] By 1987, there were over 2,100 entrants in the entire series.[2] Participation peaked in 2006, with 8,773 people participating in the Main Event alone.

2009 World Series of Poker
Episode 1

Event #2 – $40k No Limit Hold’em
Part 1 of 2

Original Air Date: 28 July 2009
Repack Release Date: 29 July 2009

Event Date: 28 May 2009 – 31 May 2009
Number of Players: 201

Justin Bonomo
Ted Forrest
Issac Haxton
Vitaly Lunkin
Greg Raymer
Noah Schwartz
Dani Stern
Alec Torelli
Lex Veldhuis

Duration : 0:10:59

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