2008 World Series of Poker Changes Announced

October 29, 2007

With the 2008 World Series of Poker starting on May 30th, players welcomed the insight given from commissioner of the World Series of Poker, Jeffrey Pollack. At the first annual California Poker Players Conference, players also heard from other great minds in the game like - Mike Caro, Lou Krieger and many others.

Players thought the best news was the ‘Poker Tent’ would not be coming back. Pollack also stated that the final schedule would be announced in December or January and it would not be larger than the 55 events played in 2007.

Much to players dismay, the last few years schedules were totally focused on No-Limit Hold’em, failing to remember other games that players are proficient at.

55 events were played during the 2007 WSOP, making it much more demanding than should be on the professionals, to be able to play at top performance. 54 of those tournaments being played in the first 33 days. Some days having as many as five going on all in the same day.

You can see why it would benefit so many for the World Series of Poker to bring back the old ways, not only reducing the extensive schedule but it would also bring back much needed recognition of other games than just Texas Hold’em.

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