Meet the Official Sandwich of the WSOP

We love to fake break news here at Pokerati, and we also love sandwiches. So considering the love/hate relationship I\’ve had in the past with sandwiches at the WSOP, I\’m kinda excited to learn through super-secret inside sources that Capriotti\’s will be the Official Sandwich of the WSOP. (In theory) yum!

ALT HED: Meat the Official Sandwich …

UPDATE: Turns out to be not-so-super-secret breaking news … Click below to read the full press release (dated four days ago):

CAPRIOTTIS NAMED OFFICIAL SANDWICH SPONSOR
OF THE 39th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Specialty Sandwich Retailer Receives Prominent Recognition by Longest Running Poker Tournament in the World

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – May 19, 2008 – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, the Las Vegas-based specialty sandwich retailer, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the official sandwich sponsor for the 39th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). Known for its award-winning taste and fresh ingredients, Capriotti’s was given the distinction over several other established national sandwich retailers by the WSOP organization. Capriotti’s will provide daily fare for participants of the 2008 World Series of Poker, taking place from May 30 to July 14 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, in order to fuel competitors and help top players maintain their game-face throughout the highly regarded tournament.

We are proud to be the official sandwich sponsor of the 39th annual World Series of Poker and provide some of the best players in the United States with the finest sandwiches on the market, said Ashley Morris, Capriotti’s chief executive officer. Capriotti’s sandwich is the perfect complement to a card game. No matter what hand is dealt, there are unbeatable odds that you’ll be eating a remarkable sandwich.

Customer favorites include The Bobbie, referred to as the Thanksgiving dinner on a roll and The Capastrami, comprised of hot pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and coleslaw. The Bobbie, the Roast Beef and the Turkey, are just a few of the many sandwich options that Capriotti’s will make available for the 2008 WSOP tournament.

About Capriotti’s Sandwich Company
Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s Sandwich Company is a multiple award-winning specialty sandwich retailer with more than 50 company-owned and franchise locations in eight states across the U.S. including, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah and Nevada. With a reputation for gourmet taste, Capriotti’s prides itself on using the freshest ingredients in order to provide customers with a taste of home in every bite.