World Series of Poker dates announced

The 31st annual World Series of Poker, the world's most prestigious poker tournament, will begin April 20 at Binion's Horseshoe, the downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino announced Monday.

The tournament will feature 25 events, up from 16 in 1999. The World Series will culminate in a no-limit hold 'em championship event ending May 18. The winner of the final game is guaranteed $1 million, though the casino expects that the winner of this year's no-limit tournament could win as much as $1.5 million.

The buy-in fee for the no-limit tournament is $10,000.

Since its inception, the World Series of Poker has awarded more than $140 million in prize money.

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