POKER PLAY NEWSPAPER: 2011 World Series of Poker is Underway

Poker’s biggest, greatest, grandest, and most spectacular attraction began June 1 at the 42nd annual World Series of Poker. This year’s 58-tournament poker series officially began with the Casino Employees Championship. With 850 entrants, it established a record for this event.
WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel took the main stage inside the Pavilion Tournament Room and started things in grand style. Keeping with ritual that has become an annual tradition, all casino employees were asked to join in with a rousing rendition of the customary announcement that begins all WSOP events. “Shuffle Up and Deal” boomed across the room at 12:35 p.m. and cards flew into the air. Read more>>>