The 2012 World Series of Poker is going to be happening soon in the months of June and July. Thousands of people will be on hand to compete for millions of dollars in prize money. It is going to be an exciting time, and all kinds of players ranging from amateurs to professionals are going to try their luck. You will see new players making a splash with innovative play, but pros and some old legends will be on hand as well. You could very well run into Doyle Bruson, Amarillo Slim, Johnny Chan, Jennifer Harmon, or even Phil Helmuth.
Where Is It Going to Be Held?
The 2012 World Series of Poker is going to be at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This venue is well set-up to support this massive event. They have over 100,000 square feet of space designed to hold all the excited players that will be there. They also have 480 tables for the multitude of tournaments that will be going on, and have space for spectators to watch as well.
What Kinds of Games and Buy-Ins will be Available, and How do you Register?
There will be almost no end to the kinds of games that you can play in. You can play No Limit Texas Holdem, Limit Hold Em, Omaha, H.O.R.S.E. Razz, 2-7 Lowball, and others. There are even events where you play six handed or heads up, as opposed to a full table. Buy-ins for tournaments range from $500 all the way up to a million dollars. In addition to just WSOP events, there are many cash games on hand, and smaller tournaments not associated with the WSOP with entry fees as low as $135.
The most commonly watched tournament is the WSOP main event, which has a $10,000 entry fee, thousands of participants, and will reward a massive fortune to the winner. Depending on the number of players, the prize payout could be exceptionally high. Some of the previous events have had everybody who made the final table earn at least a million dollars. If you do not have $10,000 you might be interested in a satellite, which is a small tournament with a less sizable entry fee, and the winner gets admission to the main event.
Registering for a poker event is easy. You can simply locate the one you want to play in, and then pay in cash or casino chips shortly before it starts. If the event is for a bracelet, you can register up to two weeks in advance to ensure that you will have a seat. If you preregister, you can use a wire transfer or cashiers check to pay.
With all the great games available, it is hard to imagine any poker player not wanting to experience this event at least once. The company that runs the WSOP is Caesars Entertainment, and they also own a large variety of hotels in Las Vegas. If you play in a WSOP event, they will do their best to find affordable lodging for you during your stay.
