World Series of Poker

The Team Behind WSOP 2005

Please join us in Las Vegas For the 36th Annual World Series Of Poker®
June 2 - July 15, 2005

"The games have never been hotter. The stakes have never been larger." - Tom Jenkin, President Harrah’s Western Division

From its beginnings in 1970, the World Series Of Poker has grown to become the game's most prestigious poker tournament and the world's richest sporting event. In fact, last year's event, won by Greg "Fossilman" Raymer, created five instant millionaires.

So, if you love the game and want to join the biggest names in poker playing for millions of dollars, put your cards on the table now. And, unlike other sports, you don't have to be a pro to enter. This year's tournament also marks the first year that the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will host the majority of the play. Continuing in the fabled Horseshoe tradition, the final two days will take place at Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.

If you’re ready to face poker’s ultimate challenge, enter now by calling 1-877-FOR WSOP (367-9767) or visit our website at www.worldseriesofpoker.com.

Let the mind games begin!

Director of World Series Of Poker Circuit Events	Tournament Director	Tournament Poker Manager
Ken Lambert- For Ken Lambert, poker is a family tradition. His father was a WSOP Tournament Director in the '70s. Ken's career started with the Horseshoe as a busboy but soon rocketed to greater things. Along the way, Ken originated the first major poker tournament in Mississippi - the Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica. The Jack Binion WPO is one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in the world. Ken is still manager of the Tunica poker room where he is widely recognized by circuit players.	Johnny Grooms- As Assistant Tournament Director of the Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica, Mississippi, Johnny is a seasoned professional who has worked every position in poker since he became a dealer in 1999. As a Director of the 2005 World Series Of Poker, he is looking forward to continuing the event's tradition of excellence and making Harrah's synonymous with the best of poker.	Robert Daily- A nine-year Harrah's employee and previously a Table Games Manager at the Rio, Robert is anticipating a record-breaking event. His varied experience includes High-Limit and Dice Pit Supervisor as well as Casino Manager. Well-trained and -traveled, Robert has worked poker tournaments in Russia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia and is fluent in several languages, including Russian and Farsi.

Director of World Series of Poker Tournament Operations and Communications	Operational Manager	World Series of Poker Media Director
Gary Thompson- Thompson previously served as Director of External Communications, a position he had held since 2000. Thompson, a student of poker who played in preliminary World Series of Poker rounds prior to Harrah's acquisition of the tournament, will oversee new product development, tournament expansion and enhancement of the World Series of Poker's popularity and profitability. Gary's experience in, and knowledge about, the poker world will be valuable assets..	Howard Greenbaum- The logistics of the operations... Everything from the signage that's visible, to making the registration process more streamlined, to how the tables are laid out, to the hiring process for staff, to the cashiering of payouts, to how are you going to feed the help, how are you going to feed the public. Read More...	Nolan Dalla- According to hearsay, Nolan Dalla was born with a deck of cards in one hand and a linesheet in the other. Nolans career as a poker writer began in 1994, and he has written many many columns on poker strategy, gambling theories. Nolan is one of the most natural interviewers, with the ability to make his subject both relaxed and comfortable with his indepth questions.