2012 WSOP Main Event to Begin in Las Vegas
The world’s biggest poker tournament will kick off tomorrow at 12 p.m. with athletes, celebrities, amateurs and celebrities all looking to be a part of poker history.
Last year 6,865 players took part in the contest that German poker pro Pius Heinz eventually won for $8.7 million.
“This tournament is special because it’s like ten times bigger than anything else in the world,” said Heinz.
“It’s the only tournament where you have 6,000 people putting up $10,000 each, plus the structure is the best with two hour levels.”
2011 Main Event champ Pius Heinz
Tomorrow...
Published By: Poker Listings - Saturday, 7 July, 2012
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