The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced its schedule of events for the year 2008-2009 that are due to take place at different Harrah's owned casinos in the United States.

The statement issued by the WSOP on 7 July, explains that "The high-stakes poker tournaments provide poker enthusiasts of all levels the opportunity to compete on a regional basis in a variety of events that include the opportunity to win a seat in the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas".

The series for the year 2008-2009 includes 10 different places that will all take place at a different one of Harrah's properties. It is interesting to note that a new addition to the WSOP circuit this year is Horseshoe Hammond, which is the first time that such a WSOP event will take place in Chicago.

"Playing World Series of Poker Circuit events is the best way to hone your live tournament poker skills in a friendly and competitive environment," said Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker. "We continue to fine tune the World Series of Poker Circuit schedule and structures to deliver poker players the best tournaments throughout the year."

Details of the schedule itself may be found below:

Date Location

October 2 – October 14, 2008 Caesars Indiana

October 24 – November, 2 2008 Horseshoe Hammond (Chicago area)

November 6 – November 16, 2008 Harveys Lake Tahoe (Nevada)

December 5 – December 18, 2008 Harrah's Atlantic City

January 20 – February 9, 2009 Harrah's Tunica (Mississippi)

February 12 – February 25, 2009 Horseshoe Council Bluffs (Iowa)

March 4 – March 14, 2009 Caesars Atlantic City

March 19 – March 29, 2009 Harrah's Rincon (San Diego)

April 12- April 29, 2009 Caesars Palace (Las Vegas)

May 8 – May 20, 2009 Harrah's New Orleans