WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel Kicks Off 2011 World Series of PokerEffel Gives Shuffle Up and Deal Announcement For 42nd Annual World Series of Poker |
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It got started a bit late, but at 12:35 p.m., World Series of Poker tournament director Jack Effel took the stage in the Pavilion Room at the Rio to officially kick off this summer’s festivities.
Play began a bit later than scheduled due to a logistical problem, where multiple players were given identical seating assignments. The tournament staff quickly resolved the issue and the players were seated at new tables.
This is Effel’s sixth year at the helm of the WSOP and this year, he allowed the participants of event no. 1, the $500 Casino’s Employees Event, to give their own “Shuffle Up and Deal” announcement.
Last year, Hoai Pham defeated a field of 721 entrants to capture the bracelet and the $71,424 first-place prize. Registration is still open for 2011’s tournament, but the field has already surpassed last year’s numbers.
Check out this interview with Effel from CardPlayer TV.
Card Player will be starting their live updates with the 5:00 p.m. $25,000 Heads-Up Championship Event, so be sure to stay tuned for more from the 2011 World Series of Poker.
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