Well, the 2004 World Series Of Poker is under way at the Horsehoe in Las Vegas, despite all the craziness with the Horseshoe being closed and then sold to Harrah's. I was really hoping to make it out to the final this year, but I don't think it's going to happen. The reality is that I haven't tried very hard to win a seat. I've been building my small bankroll up slowly in cash games and it's hard to justify throwing money at tournaments right now when I don't think there's much chance I will cash and make the trip.
Anyway, if you're like me and aren't even lucky enough to be there on the rail, don't fear. ESPN will have very extensive coverage this year starting in June, which will actually include some events before the final. 7 Card Stud with hole card cams? That could be pretty cool.
In the meantime, one of the best places to keep up on the tournament results is at pokerpages.com, the schedule is here, and you can click on individual events from there. The info is much more current than on the official web site.
If you're looking for commentary, you can't go wrong with Jesse May. Jesse is on a tear right now, having written some great articles about the WPT final at the Bellagio. His coverage of the WSOP is here. Andy Glazer is posting articles about the tournament as well, but I haven't taken the time yet to register and read any.
So far the winners are James Vogl of London in $2,000 NLHE, Ted Forrest in $1500 7 Card Stud, and Aaron Katz in the $1500 Limit Holdem. Congrats.
Ted