WSOP 2009

World Series of Poker looks ahead to 2010

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Despite the economic downturn that World Series of Poker officials figured would decrease registration numbers in 2009, the tournament enjoyed another record-setting year. In the series’ 57 events this summer, a total of 60,875 players participated. That’s an increase of more than 2,000 registrations from a year ago — and nearly 57,000 more than competed only nine years ago. As officials plan for the 2010 World Series of Poker and beyond, they are still looking to expand.