The World Series Of Poker - Let The Games Begin
In days gone by the game of poker was reserved for dimly lit
barrooms, and back rooms filled with smoke. Times have changed.
Poker has become nationally recognized as a game, not a
bar-brawling excuse for fighting. Millions follow the world
series of poker.
Initially the world series of poker was an event held in Las
Vegas mainly to draw publicity. Now the world series of poker is
nationally televised, and has huge crowds as the games progress.
There's even been best-selling books written about the world
series of poker.
No longer an evil, threatening type, the world series of poker
attracts the interest of everyone. Men and women alike are
mesmerized by people like Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, who recently
won $1,000,000.00 at the tournament of champions in Las Vegas.
This tournament began with 114 players. The final table lasted
more than eleven hours. Phil Hellmuth, gave Mike a close run
being the second highest chip beginning the second day of the
tournament.
There's a wide variety of influences and personalities of those
who play the world series of poker. Everything from the cowboy
type, to Rene Angelil, who is the manager of the international
diva, Celine Dion has made it to the world series of poker. The
variety of the kinds of people who make it to the world series
of poker isn't limited to the old time evil perception of those
who play.
One of the oldest and most well know poker legends who playing
in the 2005 world series of poker was Doyle Brunson Brunson with
a 50 year poker career, is perhaps the most widely known
professional poker player. Unfortunately and surprisingly
Brunson was eliminated on the second day of play at the
tournament of Champions.
Steve Dannenmann a modest 39-year-old CPA and mortgage broker
from Severn, Maryland got the attention of the poker world by
outlasting 5,617 players in the main event at the 2005 World
Series of Poker (WSOP). He was within one hand of achieving
championship, but ended up as the second place finisher to
Joseph Hachem. When asked about his achievement and winning
$4,250,000 in prize money, Dannemann is reserved. He says he is
just lucky to be playing with so many great players. Yet, as
witnessed by his participation in the 2005 Wolrd Series of
Poker, Dannemann's mild manner hides a tremendous talent in
tournament poker.
The World Series of Poker is a fascinating event and the 2006
World Series of Poker promises to show-case world-class talent
and excitement. Be sure to check it out.
About the author:
David Olsen has been writing about online casinos and casino
strategy for over five years and is considered an authority in
the online gambling world. His latest website, Play Video Poker,
is all about video Poker with special attention paid to Online
Poker. Visit His site to learn more
http://www.playvideopoker.us/poker_rooms/
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