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World Series of Poker® Announces Plans for 2021
The Gaming Industry's Largest Poker Tournament Series Anticipated for Sept. 30 - Nov. 23 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Summer to See the Return of WSOP
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[{"type":"text","content":"The Gaming Industry's Largest Poker Tournament Series Anticipated for Sept. 30 - Nov. 23 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino\n Summer to See the Return of WSOP Online; WSOP Europe in Rozvadov to Round out 2021\n\n\nLAS VEGAS, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Series of Poker (WSOP) today announced much-anticipated plans for 2021, including the return of the live, in-person World Series of Poker event and $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship, best known as \"The Main Event®\".\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nWorld Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino\nThe world-famous tournament series, which experienced record-smashing participation in 2019 and adjusted to a hybrid format to accommodate 2020, will be back in-person at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino this fall pending applicable state and/or regulatory approvals. Cards will be in the air for a diverse calendar of events beginning Thursday, Sept. 30 with all play concluding on Tuesday, Nov. 23. \nThe 2021 opening weekend is expected to feature a special charity event to benefit frontline health workers, a $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. and a $5 million GTD No-Limit Hold'em event billed as \"The Reunion.\" \nFurther details and specifics on the complete schedule will be released this summer. \n\"The Main Event\" is expected to begin Thursday, Nov. 4 and run through Wednesday, Nov. 17. Players will have their choice of four starting days on Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5, Saturday, Nov. 6, or Sunday Nov. 7. Players participating on Thursday or Friday will have their Day 2 on Monday, Nov. 8 if they survive the first day with chips. Those selecting Saturday or Sunday for an opening flight will play their Day 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 9, with the fields combining on Wednesday, Nov. 10.\nHotel room reservations are now being accepted across Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts, including the headquarters at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, with rates as low as $60 for existing Caesars Rewards members. Visit www.caesars.com using promo code \"WSOPM\" to make your room reservations. Online pre-registration won't open until this summer, after all events have been determined and approved by regulators. \nSpecific COVID-19 safety protocols and other related 2021 tournament policies will be reviewed with gaming regulators in the lead-up to the event. The World Series of Poker will be co...