Gambling Federation Casinos Amateur Player Wins the 2005 World Series of Poker Bookmark this portal  |   Make this portal your homepage   Search For:   Gambling Federation Casinos Contact Us Add Your Site Tidings Links Casinos Games Keno Poker Bingo Baccarat   Gambling Federation Casinos - Amateur Player Wins the 2005 World Series of Poker The real winner has not been crowned for 2005. They might be playing in the same online game as you, trying to win their entry into this exciting and exclusive tournament. Rich Sobin, creator of allaboutonlinepoker wants to help you become the 2005 World Series of Poker champion. In the last two years, poker has become one of the countrys favorite pastimes. Prior to this mainstream explosion, most people thought poker was just a game played in casinos, living rooms, and in back rooms of seedy bars. Today, millions of people are playing online poker and the numbers are expected to double in 2005. Thanks to television and other media publications, it is safe to say that this years WSOP will be the biggest yet. Currently, the estimated first place prize is around $7 million. This year, the WSOP will run from June 2 through July 15 in Las Vegas. Before the main event, there are several other tournaments that are played, which include a wide range of different games and buy-ins. According to the WSOP official website, an estimated 5,000 players are expected to participate in the $10,000 buy-in, no-limit Texas hold "em Championship, double the number that competed in 2004. One of the best things to happen to poker is the abundance of online poker rooms that help players qualify for these exclusive events. Most players can not afford the $10,000 buy-in fee. Online poker rooms give 1000s of players an opportunity to win a seat and participate in this exhilarating tournament. << Back   Copyright 2004 © Gambling Federation Casinos. All rights reserved.