WSOP Adds 4th “Day 1” to the Main Event

LAS VEGAS–This just in, from WSOP officials … mark your calendars accordingly:

World Series of Poker Expands Start
Of 2007 Main Event To Four Days

LAS VEGAS June 30, 2007 The World Series of Poker has added a fourth start day for the WSOP Main Event, which begins July 6, WSOP officials said today.

The Main Event a $10,000 buy-in No-Limit HoldEm World Championship traditionally draws the largest fields in poker. Last year, 8,773 players competed for the $12 million top prize and coveted WSOP gold bracelet.

We want to ensure that we’re able to provide a comfortable experience for all players who want to enter the Main Event, said Jack Effel, WSOP tournament director. Adding a fourth start day will allow us to do that.

Players who pre-register for the Main Event will be able to choose Day 1A, 1B. 1C or 1D July 6, 7, 8 and 9 as their start day. July 9 was originally scheduled as a break day.

Perhaps pre-registration isn\’t over after all?