2009 August 17 Poker News, Events and Happenings

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The World Series of Poker and ESPN are extending their deal to televise poker’s richest tournament through 2017.

The World Series of Poker and ESPN are extending their deal to televise poker’s richest tournament through 2017. The cable network and private casino operator Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., which owns the series, were expected to formally announce the deal Tuesday.

Yesterday was a big day on the virtual felt and on top of that, it’s the start of the week, so we understand you may be a little worn out and need to get your news the easiest way possible. That’s why we’re here. Here are today’s top poker stories.

Fox Business is reporting that ESPN has signed a new seven-year broadcast contract with the World Series of Poker. The agreement will go into effect after the expiration of their current deal, which concludes with the 2010 WSOP and will keep new…

The World Series of Poker and ESPN will announce Tuesday they have a new seven-year broadcast agreement through the 2017 World Series.

LAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker and ESPN are extending their deal to televise poker’s richest tournament through 2017. The cable network and private casino operator…

“Bling, blang, blaow!” That was Jay “Krantz” Rosenkrantz’s reaction upon laying eyes on the Spanish-revival style estate he and his three best friends (Dani “Ansky” Stern, Emil “whitelime” Patel, and Brian “Flawless_Victory”…