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A record-breaking 2576 players came to Las Vegas for the 2004 World Series of Poker in hopes of walking away with the largest prize pool in the history of sports, almost 26 Million. Once again, it was virtual unknown in the Poker world who would parlay a $150 online entry fee into $5 Million in winnings and the dream of a lifetime. Greg Fossilman Raymer began his day at the final table of nine players with a dominating advantage of nearly 4 million chips. Fossilmans huge chip lead allowed him to play from a position of strength, increase his chips daily, and let good luck carry him to the top. Holding a full-house final hand of deuces over eights gave Greg the 2004 World Series of Poker Championship. This 3-disc DVD set contains ESPN Original Entertainments final 10 programs from the telecast of the 2004 World Series of Poker, without commercial interruption, presented in fullscreen (1.33:1) digital video, including over 3.5 hours of Bonus Features. Chapter points set at the key rounds allow you to jump directly to the action. With this DVD you are in control of every frame of video as ESPN captures the emotion, strategy and luck in route to crowning the champion of the World Series of Poker. Bonus Features Include: Tournament of Champions Top Ten Moments from the 2004 WSOP Greg Raymer Commentary: Final Table with Fossilman $1000 Buy-In Texas No Limit Hold Em $2000 Buy-In Pot Limit Omaha Kansas City Lowball Stu Ungar Feature Greg Raymer All-Access Greg Raymer Bio Beyond the Felt: Poker Talk

With World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets, the intense action you've come to expect from the #1 poker game francise gets cranked up even higher as you enter the largest sporting event in the world - the World Series of Poker, with the challenge to Beat The Brat - Phil Hellmuth! Build the bankroll and face off against some of the world's top pros including Johnny Chan, Chris ?Jesus? Ferguson, Mike ?The Mouth? Matusow, Greg Raymer, Annie Duke, Phil ?Unabomber? Laak, Humberto Brenes, Marcel ?They Flying Dutchman? Luske, David ?Devil Fish? Ulliott, and Shannon Elizabeth in your quest to win the championship bracelet for the $10,000 Main Event. With heated heads-up tournament action, more poker tutorials, more locations, and the most stacked list of A-list pros ever in a video game, this year's game is upping the high-stakes like never before!

In the summer of 1949, as the story goes, inveterate gambler Nicholas "Nick the Greek" Dandolos approached Benny Binion with an unusual requestùto challenge the best in a high-stakes poker marathon. Binion agreed to set up a match between Dandolos and the legendary Johnny Moss, with the stipulation that the game be played in public view. Fast forward 55 years. With the introduction of preliminary "satellite" competitions with lower buy-ins, Binion's prophesy came to fruition, and the popularity of the World Series of Poker soared. In 1982, the tournament had 52 entries. Five years later, there were 2,141 entries, and the 2002 event had 7,595 participants. The prize money increased from $7,769,000 a decade ago to a staggering $19,599,230 in 2002! This year, eight grueling hours after play started on the final day of the 35th annual World Series of Poker , Greg Raymer, a corporate patent attorney from Stonington, Connecticut, scooped the final pot of the night û a staggering $25 million in chips û and walked away with $5 million in cash, the largest prize in poker tournament history. Game includes: Hardtop aluminum case to store and protect your chips! 400 11.5 gram, casino quality poker chips in four different colors! Includes two pairs of premium throwing dice! Contains two decks of professional World Series of Poker playing cards! The World Series of Poker , Horseshoe and World Champion of PokerSM are trademarks of Harrahs Operating Company, Inc. Used by permission. This product is intended for use by those 21 or older for amusement purposes only.

Poker is wildly popular these days, and this handsome set makes a great gift for either the professional player or someone who enjoys an occasional game of Texas Hold 'Em among friends. Open the hard-back aluminum case, and inside on a green felt lining lie the basic accoutrements of a poker game: 400 11.5 gram casino quality poker chips in four colors: blue, red, black, and white; two decks of World Series of Poker cards; and two sets of dice. The sturdy case features two strong latches, reinforced corners, and an aluminum handle to create a very functional as well as stylish presentation.

Excalibur Electronics produces a variety of poker sets and hand-held computer players inspired by the World Series of Poker. Colorful Las Vegas figure Benny Binion is credited with started the World Series of Poker in 1970 at his Horseshoe Casino. From a modest purse among elite players, the tournament now awards nearly $50 million in prize money at over 45 nationwide events. --Ann Bieri

Enter the largest sporting event in the world -- the World Series of Poker -- and battle "The Poker Brat" Phil Hellmuth along the way!

The World Series of Poker is the longest standing poker tournament in the world. In turn, the WSOP has become the undisputed preeminent poker event every professional seeks their success. When the best come to knock each other out, amazing stories result. This book chronicles 52 of the games finer moments. The collection serves as a reminder of how the WSOP has evolved to its current state and the impact history has played in defining each moment. The stories vary from Main Event championships, to preliminary event bracelet records to unique cultural moments that took place between poker's most recognizable characters.

2003 World Series Of Poker-THE WORLD'S PREMIERE POKER EVENT. "Moneymaker makes his mark as every man's champion." In what will be long remembered as the most improbable win at the 34th annual World Series Of Poker, amateur Chris Moneymaker parlayed an online entry fee of $40.00 into the dream of a lifetime. A record 839 players were part of the incredible tourneyment in Las Vegas that saw today's best professional players pay an upfront entry fee of $10,000 for a chance to win a life's fortune. But in the end, the 27-year-old Moneymaker held a full house of fives over fours to beat the odds and walk away a multi-millionaire. This 2-disc DVD set contains all of ESPN Original Entertainment's telecast of the 2003 World Series Of Poker, without commercial interruption, presented in fullscreen (1.33:1) digital video. Chapter points set at the key rounds allow you to jump directly to the action, and the DVD set includes special features from ESPN's Cold Pizza and PTI. With this DVD, you are in control of every frame of video as ESPN captures the emotion, strategy and luck in route to crowning the champion of the World Series Of Poker.

Stainless Steel and Diamond Men's Winner Bracelets

A gorgeous high-end addition to anyone's jewelry collection. This men's bracelet is constructed of all stainless steel with some diamond (yes, REAL diamonds) accents.

You don't have to win a WSOP event to get one of these though. Extremely limited quanties. These will sell out quickly!

Dimensions: 8.75" x .75"

The World Series of Poker is the most awaited event of the poker year, and it is considered to be the ultimate achievement in any poker player's career. There are several events, including Texas Hold'em Limit, Omaha Pot Limit, 7-Card-Stud Hi/Lo, Pot Limit, No Limit, and other types of poker such as Razz and Lowball, ending with the grand finale - the World Championship Event. The winner of each WSOP event gets the most prestigious award a poker player can win - the World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet. The winner of the main event gains the coveted title of World Champion.

TV's Hottest Poker Show!

World Poker Tour created a televised sports sensation and fueled the current poker explosion. An estimated 60 million people in the U.S. now play and poker’s popularity continues to skyrocket.

Bringing the heat to DVD, World Poker Tour Season Two is an eight-DVD set stacked with cunning poker stars, fierce competition and record-breaking prize pools. Tournaments are set in some of the world’s most glamorous locations. With millions at stake, each of the 14 episodes offers skilled card playing and action on the felt. The box set also features an entire disc filled with bonus material.

Program Listing:

DISC 1
Bicycle Casino’s Legends Of Poker – Los Angeles, CA
Borgata Poker Open In Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ

DISC 2
Foxwoods’ World Poker Finals – Mashantucket, CT
Bellagio’s Five Diamond World Poker Classic – Las Vegas, NV

DISC 3
Grand Prix De Paris – Paris, France
Aruba Hosts Ultimate Poker Classic – Aruba

DISC 4
Caribbean Poker Adventure With PokerStars – Caribbean Cruise
Binion’s World Poker Open – Tunica, MS

DISC 5
Commerce Casino’s L.A. Poker Classic – Los Angeles, CA
WPT Celebrity Invitational – Commerce Casino, Los Angeles, CA

DISC 6
San Jose’s Bay 101 Shooting Stars Of Poker – San Jose, CA
Cruisin’ Mexico With The PartyPoker Million – Aboard the Sea of Cortez, Mexican Riviera

DISC 7
Reno Hilton’s World Poker Challenge – Reno, NV
World Poker Tour Championship – Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

DISC 8
BONUS FEATURES
-Expanded "Poker Corner" Special: WPT Championship
-Player Profiles: Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Jr., Jennifer Harman, Gus Hansen and Howard Lederer
-Poker Takes Over Hollywood: A look at Hollywood’s fascination with poker
-Poker Corners: Shana takes you inside the world of poker with tips on improving your game.

With World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets, the intense action you've come to expect from the #1 poker game francise gets cranked up even higher as you enter the largest sporting event in the world - the World Series of Poker, with the challenge to Beat The Brat - Phil Hellmuth! Build the bankroll and face off against some of the world's top pros including Johnny Chan, Chris ?Jesus? Ferguson, Mike ?The Mouth? Matusow, Greg Raymer, Annie Duke, Phil ?Unabomber? Laak, Humberto Brenes, Marcel ?They Flying Dutchman? Luske, David ?Devil Fish? Ulliott, and Shannon Elizabeth in your quest to win the championship bracelet for the $10,000 Main Event. With heated heads-up tournament action, more poker tutorials, more locations, and the most stacked list of A-list pros ever in a video game, this year's game is upping the high-stakes like never before!