Shuffle Up And Deal
Tournament director Jack Effel made a small speech with a USO representative and a military color guard brought the US flag. Then, world-renowned entertainer and Las Vegas icon Wayne Newton came to the stage and announced the "shuffle up and deal."
Following a 15-minute delay, cards are in the air for Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold'em in Paris Ballroom with more than 2,062 players already registered. Players will start with a stack of 50,000 chips on 40-minute levels.
One reentry is allowed. Late registration will close at the start of Level 10 (about 5 p.m.). There are a total of 17 levels being played today. Throughout the day, there will be 15-minute breaks every three levels and a 75-minute dinner break at the end of Level 12, approximately 7 p.m.