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WSOP Poker Hall of Fame 2011: The voting still open to the public until August 14
On the sidelines of the 42nd edition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) currently held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the vote by the public of new members of the Poker Hall of Fame is also opening. Moreover, this election on behalf of this year 2011, which started since last Monday, July 4 will remain open until next Sunday, August 14. To nominate a player or person who contributed to the growth of poker, voters can access at the website www.wsop.com/phof/. Effectively, any person affiliated to poker and its development is eligible.
After the deadline of August 14 offered to the public, the Board will then analyze the selection criteria of eligible candidates, which in principle are "having played against the best players in the world, be aged at least 40 years, having played high stakes, having played major tournaments, having played consistently, having earned the respect of his peers, having survived the test of time. " In addition, for non players, they are expected "to have contributed to the growth and success of poker." Then comes the vote of one or more members by the Board with members of the Poker Hall of Fame. For the record, the Poker Hall of Fame, owned by Caesars Entertainment was founded in 1979. This club of legendary players having 40 members among whom 18 are still alive, elected as headquarter the Binion's Horseshoe.
Source: Oliver JOHNSON
Friday, 08 July 2011
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