The "Journey" Begins In Just Over 20 Minutes

With about 22 minutes remaining on the tournament clocks, the dealers and floor staff are making their final preparations. The 1979 classic "Any Way You Want It" by Journey is being played over the Amazon Room P.A.

The players have just been let in and as Tournament Director Jack Effel just announced, "It's going to be another great day at the World Series of Poker."

The board shows a total of 2,422 entrants (and climbing) currently registered for today's event, so stay with us as the action promises to be fast and furious.