{"id":4099,"date":"2020-04-22T07:05:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T07:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top10pokersites.net\/news\/?p=4099"},"modified":"2020-04-22T07:05:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T07:05:31","slug":"2020-world-series-of-poker-officially-postponed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top10pokersites.net\/news\/2020-world-series-of-poker-officially-postponed","title":{"rendered":"2020 WSOP Officially Postponed – Fall Edition Planned"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WorldIt\u2019s finally official! The 2020 World Series of Poker<\/strong> (WSOP) has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Many had anticipated that the festival would eventually join the list of other major poker events around the world that had to be postponed or cancelled as a result of the ongoing global health crisis. <\/p>\n

Organizers confirmed that widespread anticipation in a presser earlier this week!<\/p>\n

Disappointed WSOP players and fans can still take comfort in knowing that there might still be a 2020 edition, taking place during the fall. Ty Stewart<\/strong>, WSOP Executive Director, said they remain committed to holding the 51st edition of the festival this year, but they needed to prioritize the health and well-being of their staff and guests during this difficult time. <\/p>\n

The cancellation of major events worldwide started in January, when the coronavirus began to spread to other countries. During that time, the deadly virus was wreaking havoc in China and other Asian countries, leading to the cancellation of the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju leg<\/em>, as well as several World Poker Tour events<\/a>. <\/p>\n

KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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