In the world of pro poker, the more players continue to pursue the sport as a full time career, the higher the stakes are rising. Despite the current global economy’s recent slide, the sport continues to bring in a great many new players and games are getting larger all around the world. The biggest game in the world, the World Series of Poker, is no exception and this year, a lot of high ranking elite pro poker players have come to Las Vegas to take a shot at winning the highly sought after bracelets that can make them over night sensations in the world of pro card players. Since the event is open to any player that wants to sign up, those in charge of the Series have come up with a new way to entice high rollers to get in on some truly expensive games that should lead to huge levels of media exposure. The brand new Poker player’s Championship covers 8 different kinds of poker and has an entry fee of $50,000 – a nearly unheard of sum even in then high rolling circles.
Those who choose to take part in this particular tourney will be facing off against the best players on the planet and have a chance to test their skills against living legends in the sport. Because of the ultra high buy in, there are not going to be very many amateur level players, but the fact that 8 different games are offered means players will need to know each of them and have a decent level of skill to compete.