2009 World Series of Poker final table videos and recaps
The 2009 World Series of Poker marks the 40th anniversary of the event. While many things in poker seem to be on the decline the WSOP has maintained it's cache and in about a week poker players will flock to their rented homes in search of the coveted bracelets. This will be the central page that we will use for our WSOP coverage, this page will have a red link within the schedule of events if we have either a recap or a final table video and/or episode. If you are viewing the videos in our replayer do not forget to use the "full screen" mode on the bottom right, it really adds a lot to the experience.
2009 World Series of Poker Schedule (main event video link for 2009)
| Event | Date | Time | Tournament | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | 12 Noon | Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em | $500 |
| 2 | Thursday, May 28, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em recap | $40,000 |
| 3 | Friday, May 29, 2009 | 12 Noon | Omaha Hi-Low 8/b | $1,500 |
| 4 | Saturday, May 30, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em recap | $1,000 |
| 5 | Monday, June 1, 2009 | 12 Noon | Pot Limit Omaha | $1,500 |
| 6 | Monday, June 1, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Seven Card Stud | $10,000 |
| 7 | Tuesday, June 2, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 8 | Tuesday, June 2, 2009 | 5:00 PM | 2-7 Draw Lowball | $2,500 |
| 9 | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em (6-handed) | $1,500 |
| 10 | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Pot Limit Hold'em / Omaha | $2,500 |
| 11 | Thursday, June 4, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $2,000 |
| 12 | Thursday, June 4, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Mixed Event | $10,000 |
| 13 | Friday, June 5, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $2,500 |
| 14 | Friday, June 5, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Limit Hold'em (6-handed) | $2,500 |
| 15 | Saturday, June 6, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $5,000 |
| 16 | Saturday, June 6, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Seven Card Stud | $1,500 |
| 17 | Sunday, June 7, 2009 | 12 Noon | World Championship Ladies No Limit Hold'em | $1,000 |
| 18 | Sunday, June 7, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Omaha Hi-Low 8/b | $10,000 |
| 19 | Monday, June 8, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em (6-handed) | $2,500 |
| 20 | Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | 12 Noon | Pot Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 21 | Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | 5:00 PM | H.O.R.S.E. | $3,000 |
| 22 | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em Shootout | $1,500 |
| 23 | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship 2-7 Draw Lowball | $10,000 |
| 24 | Thursday, June 11, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 25 | Thursday, June 11, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Omaha / Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8/b | $2,500 |
| 26 | Friday, June 12, 2009 | 12 Noon | Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 27 | Friday, June 12, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low 8/b | $5,000 |
| 28 | Saturday, June 13, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 29 | Saturday, June 13, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em | $10,000 |
| 30 | Sunday, June 14, 2009 | 12 Noon | Pot Limit Omaha | $2,500 |
| 31 | Sunday, June 14, 2009 | 5:00 PM | H.O.R.S.E. | $1,500 |
| 32 | Monday, June 15, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $2,000 |
| 33 | Monday, June 15, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Limit Hold'em | $10,000 |
| 34 | Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 35 | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | 12 Noon | Pot Limit Omaha | $5,000 |
| 36 | Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $2,000 |
| 37 | Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8/b | $10,000 |
| 38 | Friday, June 19, 2009 | 12 Noon | Limit Hold'em | $2,000 |
| 39 | Saturday, June 20, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 40 | Saturday, June 20, 2009 | 5:00 PM | World Championship Pot Limit Omaha | $10,000 |
| 41 | Sunday, June 21, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em Shootout | $5,000 |
| 42 | Sunday, June 21, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Mixed Event | $2,500 |
| 43 | Monday, June 22, 2009 | 12 Noon | World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em | $1,000 |
| 44 | Monday, June 22, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Razz | $2,500 |
| 45 | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | 12 Noon | World Championship Pot Limit Hold'em | $10,000 |
| 46 | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Omaha Hi-Low 8/b | $2,500 |
| 47 | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit / Limit Hold'em | $2,500 |
| 48 | Thursday, June 25, 2009 | 12 Noon | Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low 8/b | $1,500 |
| 49 | Friday, June 26, 2009 | 12 Noon | World Championship H.O.R.S.E. | $50,000 |
| 50 | Friday, June 26, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Limit Hold'em Shootout | $1,500 |
| 51 | Saturday, June 27, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 52 | Sunday, June 28, 2009 | 12 Noon | Triple Chance No Limit Hold'em | $3,000 |
| 53 | Sunday, June 28, 2009 | 5:00 PM | Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8/b | $1,500 |
| 54 | Monday, June 29, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em | $1,500 |
| 55 | Monday, June 29, 2009 | 5:00 PM | 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball | $2,500 |
| 56 | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 | 12 Noon | No Limit Hold'em (6-handed) | $5,000 |
| Thursday, July 2, 2009 | 2:00 PM | Ante Up for Africa Charity Event | $5,000 | |
| Main Event is #57 | ||||
| 57A | Friday, July 3, 2009 | 12 Noon | World Championship No-Limit Hold'em Day 1A | $10,000 |
| 57B | Saturday, July 4, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 1B | |
| 57C | Sunday, July 5, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 1C | |
| 57D | Monday, July 6, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 1D | |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 2A | ||
| Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 2B | ||
| Thursday, July 9, 2009 | 12 Noon | Media Event | ||
| Friday, July 10, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 3 | ||
| Saturday, July 11, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 4 | ||
| Sunday, July 12, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 5 | ||
| Monday, July 13, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 6 | ||
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | 12 Noon | Day 7 | ||
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | All Day | Play Suspended | ||
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 | TBD | Final Table |
Should bracelets really be that coveted?
Unless you are a select few poker players winning a World Series of Poker bracelet will not mean very much for you. So from that perspective I think the luster is off of the shine of WSOP bracelets. Only five years ago poker players envisioned a world where winning a bracelet guaranteed you sponsorship money and a cushion of security from going broke. That world has not materialized, in part because there are too many bracelets to win.
Getting on television will be difficult this year
There are only three open events that will be televised this year. The $40,000 event to commemorate the anniversary, the "Ante up for Africa" event and the main event will receive the bulk of the coverage. For most people that will mean the main event will be their only shot at poker stardom. Personally I do not have a problem with this, while some corners of poker have complained that it does not highlight other forms of poker the magic of Texas Holdem is it's simplicity. Besides when the masses of people watch poker on television they want the stories and ultimately they want to see someone get lucky to win millions of dollars.
Numbers should be down this year
There is a lot of speculation that the numbers overall will be down significantly over the past few years with the economy being the major reason. I think another significant reason is that the dream is gone for a lot of people; the people that remain are the lifers that represent our core of poker players. While the tournaments will likely be tougher to win this year because of that in reflection we should all be smiling at the lengths our game has come.
Jeffrey Pollack deserves a great deal of the credit
Jeffrey Pollack is the commissioner for the WSOP and he stands head and shoulders above anyone else making a significant impact on the future of poker. He has done a great job of straddling the line of player input combined with television interests.
This year's primary sponsor is Jack Links Beef Jerky
My all time favorite Milwaukee's Best commercial was where the home game players in their garage would go to the fridge to ask Chris Ferguson's advice. The last few years have not been so creative. I think it also says something that the primary sponsor of the WSOP is something other than an alcohol company. With Godaddy sponsoring the NBC heads up event and now Jack Links what you are seeing is a shift in the acceptance of poker as a brand, which can only be good for the future of the game we all enjoy.
Tags: WSOP Articles poker schedule World Series of 2009 40th Anniversary
4 responses to 2009 World Series of Poker final table videos and recaps
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Cada is not "The Kid" Stu Ungar was and will alway be "The Kid". Cada doesn't compare to Stu as a poker player. I have a great deal of respect for both "kids" but Joe Cada should seriously respect Stu by not using his nickname.
Friday, May 29, 2009
that Phil Hellmuth hand with the added commentary is hilarious
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
"With Godaddy sponsoring the NBC heads up event and now Jack Links what you are seeing is a shift in the acceptance of poker as a brand, which can only be good for the future of the game we all enjoy." Couldn't have said it better myself, great article.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mr.Bettman should be ashamed to have the worst poker player in the world as the WSOP champion. This disgusts me. Don't be surprised when you never here of him again EVER.