World Series of Poker returning to ESPN beginning July 2
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Key Points:
- ESPN and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced a multiyear agreement to broadcast the WSOP main event, starting July 2, with over 100 hours of coverage and a three-night finale from August 3 to 5.
- Early-round coverage will feature three simultaneous tables, offering viewers more hands from top players and a faster-paced viewing experience, as highlighted by WSOP CEO Ty Stewart.
- The partnership marks WSOP’s return to ESPN, which first aired the main event in 1987 and has been involved in some capacity every decade since, including the notable "November Nine" format introduced in 2008.
- The new August finale is designed to build excitement over three weeks while maintaining momentum, with ESPN also planning edited episodes featuring expansive storytelling.
- ESPN vice president Ashley O'Connor emphasized the significance of bringing WSOP back to the network, aiming to showcase the tournament's intensity and unpredictability across various platforms.
