by FTR Poker Admin | May 11, 2012 | Poker News
Earlier this week, ESPN announced when it will air coverage of this year’s World Series of Poker. The network also confirmed that Lon McEachern and Norman Chad will again exercise their knowledge and good humor while providing commentary for ESPN. In addition...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2012 | Poker News
As of now, it’s anticipated that someone will walk away with the biggest first place prize in the history of poker tournaments on July 3, 2012 – approximately $12,266,600! The prize may grow even bigger between now and the time when the inaugural $1,000,000 buy-in...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 7, 2011 | Poker News
According to a report from ESPN, the 2012 World Series of Poker will boast a tournament with a $1,000,000 buy-in. Seth Palansky, a spokesman for the WSOP, confirmed that 22 players have committed to putting up the cash. This, he says, provides a playing pool large enough to make it an official bracelet event. And unlike the series' other winners, the victory in this event will be awarded with a platinum bracelet.