Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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Preregistration opens for 2008 WSOP

By Sarah Polson

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. announced today that preregistration is open for the 2008 World Series of Poker.

Now players will be able to download the event registration forms online at WorldSeriesofPoker.com or in person at the main cage of the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.

For players sending in registration for events via other methods, the forms along with a deposit must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the start of the selected events. Deposits can be made with a wire transfer or by sending a cashier's check.

The deposit is the full buy-in for the event a player is preregistering for, and it can be applied to the event during final registration at the Rio or used for other purposes.

All preregistrants will still need to finalize their registration on-site before they can play in their chosen events. To do so, they will need to present proof of identity such as a passport, driver's license, state ID card or military ID card at the Rio, where staff will then finish the registration and give the player a table and seat assignment.

"We've received only positive comments about the 2008 schedule, which offers WSOP bracelets in eight variations of poker and at multiple buy-in levels," said Jack Effel, WSOP tournament director.

"Because no alternates will be seated at the 2008 WSOP, we encourage players to pre-register early to guarantee their seats. Once again, acceptable forms of payment will include cash, cashier's checks, wire transfers and Rio casino chips."

The 2008 WSOP begins May 30 and runs through July 16 with 55 bracelet events this year. Buy-ins for events range from $1,000 to $50,000, with the Main Event costing $10,000.

Check out the full 2008 WSOP schedule here.

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