2008 WSOP FIRST LOOK

Bright red carpet has been rolled out, the huge poker room is almost finished, ESPN is assembling the TV set, dealers are trained, restaurants are all stocked with food, and even the weather is Las Vegas perfect for the Friday kick off of the 2008 World Series of Poker. The Rio Pavilion was a busy place on Tuesday afternoon with workers completing the final tasks and adjustments to the huge WSOP poker room. Dealers were attending the final training sessions while a group of Rio suits kept a watchful eye on the progress. Sponsor’s banners hang from the rafters and signs are in place to direct the tens of thousands of players and spectators to the locations and services dedicated to the big poker show of 2008.

This year will see major improvements in the player registration process, vastly improved food service (rumor says the Saõ Paulo Cafe will be mostly open), more restrooms, a separate satellite room and best of all…no poker tent (anyone remember the wind storms of 2007?). Flipchip spent Tuesday afternoon checking out the facility and sent in few photos to share with readers.