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New WSOP Delay Format Keeps Players Waiting

The 2008 WSOP will change the format of the Final Table which will be held months after the table has been set. The reason behind the change is many poker fans already know the winner months before it airs on ESPN. This year that will change because of the final table delay. ESPN and Harrah’s (who owns the WSOP) will try to build suspense. The final table will bet set on July 14 but another hand won’t be dealt till November 9th (thats 110 days!).

Many players have accepted the change and look for it to help poker because of the media attention the lead up to the final table will bring. Others argue that part of the WSOP main event is the grueling two weeks players have to stay focused and keep playing until one person is left standing. Another argument for professional players is that amateurs that make the final table can study for months and become solid players before the final table is played.

It will be interesting to see how the 2008 WSOP Main Event plays out but we know for certain we won’t have a champion until November.