WSOP Circuit - Council Bluffs Set to Begin Tomorrow | 2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Council Bluffs

Hello and welcome to PokerNews' coverage of the 2008-09 WSOP Circuit Championship, live and in technicolor from Council Bluffs, Iowa. We're along the shores of the Missouri River, with the skyline of Omaha just visible on the horizon a few miles to the west. The preliminary events are already underway here at the nearly-new Horseshoe Casino, and nearly two weeks of tournament action have all been leading up to the start of the $5,150-buy-in Main Event tomorrow. With most of the poker world in sunny Southern California this week, our expectations are for an amateur-heavy field, which should suit the players just fine. Still, chances are a few brave pros will have chosen to battle the midwest winter for a shot at Circuit glory this week.

Play kicks off at high noon Monday, and we hope you'll join our live update team right here for all the action!