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The 2008 World Series of Poker Schedule

Once again, last year's WSOP proved that the enormous growth of poker seen in the last several years has been no fluke. Over 54,000 entrants bought into 55 bracelet events, which are both records in the largest total field in WSOP history.

Despite a 2,400 player drop in the Main Event, poker's biggest tournament still amassed a whopping $8.25 million for winner Jerry Yang. A native of Laos, Yang is 39 years old, lives in Temecula, CA, is married with six children, and works in psychology. If early appearances hold true, this World Champion will be a humble and likeable ambassador for the game.

Listed below is the complete 2008 WSOP schedule. This year, Harrah's hopes to improve on several perennial shortcomings including lack of indoor space for tournaments, uneven starting days, questionable in-game decisions, and overall poor accommodations for players. Last year, tempers flared when several professionals almost staged a massive boycott in protest of the playing conditions.

The actual WSOP schedule will most likely feature a continued emphasis on the $50,000 HORSE event because of the lack of amateurs cluttering up the predominantly professional field. The 2008 WSOP is also likely to see more small buy-in events of $1,500 because of the enormous amounts of entrants these events attract. Continue to check back for the full 2008 WSOP schedule as soon as it is released.

The 2008 WSOP will begin on May 30, 2008 and run until July 17. The exact schedule of events has not yet been finalized and will likely be available by the end of 2007.

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