With the 2009 World Series of Poker getting underway last week, I came across the article below that covers the history of the event. Its a good recap of some of the highlights for those that haven't done their homework.
I've been following the updates for the last few days on Poker News's Live reporting pages. The highlight so far was former main event champion, Greg Raymer's (pictured right) 3rd place finish in event # 2, the $40,000 no-limit tournament. It would have been great to see him take the title but it was not to be.
Click on the title below to read the full story.
40 years of the WSOP: The new millenium
By Shari Geller
With the World Series of Poker approaching its 40th anniversary in just days, PokerListings has been looking back in a series of articles at how the event has evolved. This fifth and final part looks at the new millenium.
Back in 1991, Jack Binion was asked to look into the future and see where the WSOP might go.
Jack had no way of knowing how the WSOP would explode in popularity, bringing thousands to his casino in search of fame and fortune and said he expected a slow, steady 10 to 15 percent growth rate.
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