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The World Poker Tour: Showcasing First Class Texas Holdem Tournaments

Known as one of the two major events in Texas Holdem, the World Poker Tour continues to highlight some of the best annual poker tournaments from all over the world. This event is highly anticipated by the biggest and brightest stars of the game. It is also the ultimate goal of every aspiring poker player to be a part of this glorious occasion.

Throughout its colorful history, the huge poker spectacle has been featuring a carefully selected set of Texas Holdem tournaments. Its roster of events never ceases to amaze even the littlest fan of the exciting casino card game. The tour also revolutionized the way various people view Texas Holdem poker.

No one can deny the significant impact of the World Poker Tour on Texas Holdem. Since its introduction, the presence of the tour, especially on television, helped people get more involved in the game. At the same time, it also revolutionized the usual process of covering poker games on television. Not only did the game put the spotlight on Texas Holdem, it immortalized it as well.

To make the game more interesting and fun to watch on TV, the people responsible for the show's production selected excellent color commentators and hosts. Model Shana Hiatt, television actor Vince Van Patten, and World Series of Poker champion Mike Sexton were among the early ones chosen to give color to the various World Poker Tour events. In the succeeding seasons, the introduction of fresh faces continued keep the coverage more interesting and fun to watch. Layla Kayleigh, Sabina Gadecki, and Courtney Friel make viewing a truly pleasurable experience.

In a regular World Poker Tour season, all the early Texas Holdem tournaments lead to a final grand event called WPT Championship. This prestigious event is the culmination of all the hard work that players made during the whole year. Winners of the early tournaments were provided with guaranteed entries to be part of the annual poker championship held at the Bellagio in the sparkling city of Las Vegas in Nevada.

The different events annually featured in every season of the World Poker Tour are carefully selected to maintain its glamour and competitive quality. The tour conducts its various Texas Holdem tournaments in the classiest and luxurious locations available. Good examples would be the Mirage Poker Showdown, the Mandalay Bay Poker Championship, and the Borgata Poker Open. Hosting these highly competitive tournaments are the first class casino hotels the Mirage, the Mandalay Bay, and the Borgata.