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World Series of Poker Increases Strategy by Adding Chips
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA --
The World Series of Poker has been ongoing in Las Vegas for several weeks now, but the tournament the casual US resident cares about is just starting. The Main Event, the championship of Texas Hold'em, is underway, and this year's event may be a little more challenging and a little less luck.
The big tournament, featuring an estimated 6000 players, is just the 57th event at this year's WSOP, but it's the one that dominates television coverage, with hours on ESPN and updates throughout the media world. Series organizers decided to take advantage of the recessionary effects that have caused a drop in participants by adding to each player's starting stack.
Poker experts say that the more chips a player starts with, the less luck and the more correct play will determine who advances. The ability to fold hands without feeling pressure from blinds allows discriminating card experts to maximize their gains without being forced into hands for fear of being short-stacked.
Last year, players were allocated 20,000 in chips; this year, it will be 30,000.
WSOP tournament director Jack Effel told the Seattle Times the extra chips give players a chance to figure out the competition, and get settled into playing.
"It also gives the players a little more play time in the beginning," said Effel. "These first few days of the main event, it's all about survival."
Over 6800 entries were received last year, but the economy is expected to affect the numbers, and so far this year the event has not kept pace with previous years, although Monday's registration is still open.
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