World Series of Poker finals moved back
The final table for the Main Event of the World Series of Poker has been moved to November, casino company and WSOP owner Harrah’s announced this week. The 117-day pause in the action will enable ESPN to provide a possibly same-day telecast, as opposed to past years in which the Main Event concluded in the summer and ESPN aired a tape-delayed broadcast months later.
The Main Event this year will begin July 3 and continue for several days until nine players are remaining for the final table. The final table will begin Nov. 9 and continue until just two players remain. Heads-up action will begin on Nov. 10 with a champion possibly not crowned until the early hours of Nov. 11.
ESPN will broadcast an edited version of the final table on Nov. 11 from 8-10 p.m.
“Our intent is to provide an even bigger stage for our players,” WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack said in a statement. “Now fans and viewers will ask ‘who will win’ our coveted championship bracelet instead of ‘who won.’ The excitement and interest surrounding our final nine players will be unprecedented.”
“The same day telecast will be a must see. Expect poker’s biggest names to come out, whether or not they’re playing. There will also be stars of film, television and music.”
The rest of the World Series of Poker, which runs from May 30 to July 14, remains unchanged. ESPN will begin airing its WSOP coverage on July 22, with two hours of programming every Tuesday through Nov. 11. The Nov. 4 show will be a one-hour final table preview that documents what the players have been doing during the break.
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