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WSOP dates for 2022 - & it leaves The Rio.
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THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER® MOVES TO THE STRIP AT BALLY’S AND PARIS LAS VEGAS IN 2022
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2021) – Caesars Entertainment’s World Series of Poker (WSOP®) announced today that the 53rd annual World Series of Poker tournament will be held at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, May 31 – July 19, 2022, with actor, comedian and card player Vince Vaughn named as the event’s official celebrity Master of Ceremonies. Following a successful 17-year run at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the WSOP continues its tradition as the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world at an all-new location. For the first time, the WSOP will be held at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip inside Bally’s and Paris.
“As we approach the Final Table, we look back on yet another successful Main Event that exceeded expectations,” said World Series of Poker Senior Vice President, Ty Stewart. “We are absolutely thrilled with this year’s turnout, both domestically and internationally. As we close out this chapter at the Rio, we are excited to have the iconic Vince Vaughn usher in a new era of WSOP at Bally’s and Paris next summer.”
Following the news of WSOP’s move to Caesars’ strip properties, Bally’s and Paris, award-winning actor Vince Vaughn took the stage to announce his official role as 2022 WSOP Master of Ceremonies. The “Wedding Crashers” and “Swingers” star made a special appearance at the WSOP Main Event, kicking off day one of the Final Table with a surprise Shuffle Up and Deal moment. No stranger to Vegas, Vaughn has been an avid poker player for much of his life – gearing up to play his hand in the 2022 WSOP tournament at Bally’s and Paris next summer.
“I have such a strong connection to Las Vegas and am honored to be selected as the Master of Ceremonies for what is set to be the most anticipated World Series of Poker tournament ever,” said World Series of Poker Master of Ceremonies, Vince Vaughn. “Poker has long been one of my favorite sports, so to be a part of something as historic as the WSOP finally moving to the Strip is an absolute dream. Vegas Baby, Vegas!”
The full 2022 WSOP schedule, including a booking link for discounted participant hotel rates, is expected to be published in January. Players should follow @WSOP on Twitter or IG or check WSOP.COM for event news and updates.
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I feel so much better about meself right now
The 2021 Main Event is own to 3 with a Brit still involved, Jack Oliver from Markyate in Hertfordshire. That's Markyate, not MaryKate as I thought it was called years ago!
Massive chip leader is German Koray Aldemir with 165BB, Oliver has 48BB and American George Holmes is 3rd with 36BB, so still plenty to play with.
Three other Brits made the Top 20, Lewis Spencer finished 20th, Sean Ragozzini 11th and Jareth East made the FT and busted in 8th.
When there was about 90 left, I looked down the list of names and there 4 I immediately recognised - Stephen Chidwick soon busted, Yuri Dzivielevski went out in 81st and Chance Kornuth lasted until 16th, leaving just Aldemir who still has a great chance (subsequently I realised I was doing a disservice to Alex Goulder, who I believe was a guest on Sky Poker TV back in the day who had a fine run to end up in 37th)
Great to hear from you Barny.
Alex Goulder, who you mention, remains a good friend & he had a fabulous run before he ran into a dry spell & then jammed 8-8 into J-J.
Anyway, delighted to hear from yoi & I'm glad you are OK.