Event 57 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em Day 1d | 2009 World Series of Poker

07-06-2009 07:14 UTC-12

Shuffle Up and Deal

Shamus

After a short bit of comedic slapstick between ESPN commentators Lon McEachern and Norman Chad, McEachern got the honors today to direct the dealers to shuffle up and deal.

Cards are in the air!

Tags: Lon McEachern Norman Chad

Level: 1

Blinds: 50/100

Ante: 0

07-06-2009 07:13 UTC-12

It's Official - We're at Capacity

[user46392]

From the laptop of a Harrahs official:

"The Main Event registration is officially closed. All seats available on Day1D have been sold.

Final entrant numbers and prize pool information will be available late this evening after all reconciliation has been completed."

Biggest. Day 1. Ever.

07-06-2009 07:12 UTC-12

Desperate Dutchies

[user46392]

Spotted out in the packed hallway -- a couple of Dutch media members desperately appealing with a little sign for any Belgian or Dutch players that they could possibly interview.

Are you Dutch? Are you Belgian? There are some people who really, really want to talk to you.

07-06-2009 06:18 UTC-12

Last Chance for a Shot at Poker Immortality

[user67765]

Welcome back to the Rio Hotel and Casino for our continued coverage of the 2009 World Series of Poker.

Today is Day 1d of the Main Event and we're sure to be in for a wild ride today as a near-capacity field will be hitting the felt for their shot at poker immortality.

Wandering through the halls this morning, the registration booth are already working overtime with a lengthy queue down the hall, with some players getting their first taste of WSOP tilt before a card has even been dealt.

We'll be stretched to all corners of the Rio to bring you all the live action as it unfolds here today. The action kicks off at 12 p.m. local time, which is about 45 minutes from now. Stay tuned!