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Special $40,000 tournament added in 2009

The game plan hasn't changed: bigger and better. Harrah's announced that the 2009 World Series of Poker will feature a record-setting 57 events and will run from May 26 to July 15. The revamped schedule will feature many new events and include something for every poker player aspiring to accomplish the dream of winning a WSOP bracelet.

The landmark WSOP comes on the heels of a record year in 2008, when the WSOP generated the most entries ever (58,720) from the most countries ever (124). They also competed for the largest prize pool ever ($180,774,427), which included 55 championship gold bracelets, globally recognized as the sport's top prize.

Most notably new in 2009 will be a $40,000 no-limit hold 'em event honoring the 40th anniversary of the WSOP. There will also be 10 $10,000 buy-in "World Championship" events, up from eight in 2008, and 39 events with buy-ins for less than $2,500. Due to the tough economic times, a "Stimulus Special" tournament will be held on the opening weekend for only a $1,000 buy-in. According to a release by Harrah's, "[The event] is anticipated to draw the largest-ever live tournament field outside the Main Event and offer a prize pool approaching $5,000,000."

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Tuesday night is poker night on ESPN

July 28 -- 8-10 p.m., ESPN

WSOP $40,000 Special Anniversary Tournament

August 4 -- 8-10 p.m., ESPN

WSOP Champions Cup Invitational

August 11 -- 8-10 p.m., ESPN

Ante Up For Africa Charity

August 18 to October 6 8-10 p.m., ESPN

WSOP main event episodes 7-22

October 13 to Nov. 3 -- 9-11 p.m., ESPN

WSOP main event shows 23-30

November 10 -- 9-11:30 p.m., ESPN

WSOP main event final table

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Upcoming Bracelet Events

Event 1: Casino Employees Event

$500 -- No-limit hold 'em
May 27, 2009 (two-day event)

Event 2: Special 40th Anniversay

$40,000 -- No-limit hold 'em
May 28, 2009 (four-day event)

Event 3

$1,500 -- Omaha high-low split eight or better
May 29, 2009 (three-day event)

Event 4A: Stimulus Special

$1,000 -- No-limit hold 'em
May 30, 2009 (four-day event)

Event 4B: Stimulus Special

$1,000 -- No-limit hold 'em
May 31, 2009 (four-day event)

Event 5

$1,500 -- Pot-limit Omaha
June 1, 2009 (three-day event)

Complete schedule