World Series of Poker circuit events
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The World Series of Poker Circuit is a series of poker tournament
s held annually at a variety of casinos since 2005
as a build-up to the World Series of Poker
(WSOP).
All Championship events are competed in no limit
Texas hold 'em
; preliminary events may be different poker variants.
Starting with the 2011 WSOP Circuit
, the Circuit National Championship was held as a closed event for participants of various circuit events. The winner of the Circuit National Championship wins a World Series of Poker bracelet
.
Poker tournament
A poker tournament is a tournament where players compete by playing poker. It can feature as few as two players playing on a single table , and as many as tens of thousands of players playing on thousands of tables...
s held annually at a variety of casinos since 2005
2005 World Series of Poker Circuit
The 2005 World Series of Poker Circuit is the first annual World Series of Poker Circuit.-Event schedule:The following events took place in the build-up to the 2005 World Series of Poker. The money finishers in each event qualified for the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions...
as a build-up to the World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP).
All Championship events are competed in no limit
Betting (poker)
In the game of poker, the play largely centers on the act of betting, and as such, a protocol has been developed to speed up play, lessen confusion, and increase security while playing...
Texas hold 'em
Texas hold 'em
Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with...
; preliminary events may be different poker variants.
Starting with the 2011 WSOP Circuit
2011 World Series of Poker Circuit
The 2011 World Series of Poker Circuit is the 7th annual World Series of Poker Circuit.Starting with the 2011 WSOP Circuit, the Circuit National Championship was held as a closed event for participants of various circuit events. The winner of the Circuit National Championship wins a World Series...
, the Circuit National Championship was held as a closed event for participants of various circuit events. The winner of the Circuit National Championship wins a World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
.