ESPN Reclaims the WSOP Spotlight as Poker Surges Back

ESPN Reclaims the WSOP Spotlight as Poker Surges Back

A renewed broadcast pact between ESPN and WSOP puts the Main Event back on a major stage as the summer schedule kicks off. Last year’s massive turnout and prize pool hint at an even more ambitious run ahead. Returning champions and rising figures shape the early buzz as the series heads back to the Strip. … Read more

Hellmuth Sparks Debate Over WSOP Bracelet Numbers

Hellmuth Sparks Debate Over WSOP Bracelet Numbers - Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth wants to cut the number of WSOP bracelets to 100 a year, saying too many are being handed out and it’s hurting their value. The poker community is divided, with some supporting smaller cuts and others warning that it would remove popular events and change the WSOP experience. LAS VEGAS — Phil Hellmuth … Read more