The 2013 Card Player Poker Tour Kicks Off

Written by: Tight Poker Staff March 2, 2013 Affiliate Disclaimer

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Today marks the start of the Wynn Las Vegas’ 2013 Card Player Poker Tour at the famous five-star resort and casino. This is a 4-day 12 series of events with the first event featuring a $550 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament. It features a guaranteed prize pool of $250,…

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Since 2001, when Steve Wynn revealed his plans to create this hotel and casino, his dream quickly became a reality and since turned out to be one of the greatest establishments in not just Las Vegas, but the entire world. It really wouldn’t have mattered whether its name remained Wynn or “Le Rêve” or Dessert Inn. It was bound to make it big in the hotel and casino industry.

With the resort’s 215 acres, it is the perfect place to hold all-poker action throughout the entire month of March. The venue itself is enough to put everyone in a winning mood (although whether that is actually the case is an entirely different story). This is the only hotel and casino together with Encore Las Vegas, its sister company, which holds the greatest number of Forbes five star awards out of any other hotel or casino. All the guests here should always expect a variety of amazing tournaments to enjoy as well as huge prizes to take home.

As Wynn Tournament Director Gary Hager said, “Our reputation as a first class tournament destination is undeniable, which is why we attract some of the best players from all over the world. We offer the most competitive rake structure and guaranteed prize pools in Las Vegas, which makes Wynn Classic among the most highly anticipated poker tournaments. Our reputation as a first class tournament destination is undeniable, which is why we attract some of the best players from all over the world,” said Wynn Tournament Director Gary Hager. “

It is going to be a long and exciting battle for everyone that chooses to join the tournament. March 21 is still a faraway date, which is the day when a true champion will emerge. CardPlayer.com and WynnPoker.com will have full coverage of the entire tournament for the viewing pleasure of everyone the worldover. The public is counting on all of poker’s superstars to join this big event. With all of the other tournaments going on, all players will have a wide selection of opportunities to try their luck.

There is a full schedule that also shows the event’s highlight, which includes a $5,180 no-limit Hold’em main event. There should be more to look forward to in this tournament and there will surely be a lot of poker superstars coming out to join this party.