The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana will be hosting the World Series of Poker Circuit in their auditorium called the Venue. From October 24th to November, the Venue will see players competing for thousands of dollars as well as seat to the Main Event of the WSOP which will take place at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this summer.

The Horseshoe Casino will host thirteen events for the World Series of Poker Circuit with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $5,000 for the finale. THE winner of the finale will win the seat and possibly could win more if they make it far in the World Series of Poker.

The first event will begin at noon on October 24th with a $345 no limit hold’em two day tournament and the finale is set to take place on Halloween beginning at noon with a $5,000 no-limit hold’em tournament.

"The World Series of Poker is, without question, the single most prestigious gaming event anywhere, and we're thrilled to bring all the excitement of the tournament to our customers in the Chicago land area," said Rick Mazer, Indiana regional president and general manager, of
Harrah's Entertainment Inc.

Other events included in the Circuit are:

A $235 ladies-only no-limit Hold'em one-day tournament scheduled for 3 p.m. Oct. 26.
A $235 pot limit Omaha event with $100 rebuys (one day only), beginning at 3 p.m. Oct. 27.
A $775 no-limit Hold'em tournament.
A $345 H.O.R.S.E event set for 3 p.m. Oct. 28.
A $2,100 buy-in, no-limit Hold'em two-day tournament beginning on Oct. 29.
A $345 Omaha-8 two-day tournament set to begin on Oct. 29.
There are also other no limit tournaments scattered throughout the schedule.


- 2008-10-09