Whether it's recreational games, mid-limit poker, big-bet poker, or our ongoing tournaments, Caesars plans to set a new standard in excellence.' 'Starting on December 20, a new poker era will begin when we bring poker back to one of Las Vegas' most legendary and luxurious casinos.
'For many years, Caesars was one of the biggest names in poker,' said Michael Matts, Caesars Palace poker room manager. Caesars new poker room will spread 63 tables - 33 specifically designated for tournaments and 30 for live action. On December 20, Caesars will open Las Vegas' largest poker room. This year's TOC foreshadows Caesars' grand design to soar back into the poker business. The 2005 Tournament of Champions (TOC) commenced at Caesars on Sunday, November 6. Cloutier was the winner), tournament poker returned to Las Vegas' most urbane palatial paradise. Fifteen years after the last 'Super Bowl of Poker' concluded (historical footnote: T.J.
Now, add poker to Caesars' carte du jour.įor the first time since 1990, Caesars is hosting a live poker tournament. From Evel Knievel's daredevil motorcycle jump over the imperial fountains back in 1968 to numerous heavyweight championship prizefights spanning four decades, Caesars Palace has long been associated with gargantuan sporting spectacles. Day one: Phil Hellmuth is the chip leader, Mike Matusow is close secondĬaesar's Palace has accommodated many epic events over the years.
