There are some new rules for the 2009 WSOP. Like rule#36, no profanity at the poker tables.
2009 WSOP Tournament Rules:
2009 World Series of Poker, Las Vegas, Nevada – May 26, 2009 through November 10, 2009
SECTION I – TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND ENTRY
1. As used herein, “Harrah’s” means Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc. and its parent, affiliates and subsidiaries including, but not limited to, Rio Properties, Inc, dba Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Harrah’s reserves the right to refuse anyone entry into the Tournament, in its sole and absolute discretion.
2. Entry into the World Series of Poker (herein “WSOP” refers to all Events (each an “Event”) from May 26, 2009 through November 10, 2009) is limited to persons 21 years of age and older, with proof of age, that Harrah’s, acting in its sole and absolute discretion, deems appropriate. Only one entry is allowed per person, per Event as set forth in Event descriptions.
3. Participants may register for any scheduled 2009 WSOP Tournament Event in person at the WSOP Registration Area in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103, beginning May 26, 2009. Cash, cashier’s checks drawn from accredited banks and made out to registrants or the Rio, and Rio gaming chips may be used to pay for entry into a WSOP Event.
4. Subject to the restrictions described in these rules, pre-registrations can be initiated by downloading a pre-registration form online at www.worldseriesofpoker.com, The completed form and deposit must be submitted to the Rio no later than two weeks prior to the start of the selected Event(s). The deposit required is the full amount of the Event’s entry fee. It may be applied to the Event registration at the Rio or used for whatever other purpose a participant may elect. Pre-registration will close two weeks prior to the start of any particular Event. Thereafter, participants may register in person at the Rio. All pre-registrants must finalize their registration on site. Complete instructions can be found at www.worldseriesofpoker.com. Pre-registered participants will need to present proof of identity (passport, driver’s license, state or military identification card) in person at the Rio to complete the registration process and to obtain his or her table and seat assignment. Participants wishing to apply the deposit to an Event other than what was selected during pre-registration must do so in person at the Rio.
5. Third-party registrations for players are not permitted unless submitted by official WSOP sponsors; official WSOP promotional partners, or official WSOP product licensees. No third-party registrations will be accepted from online gaming sites conducting business with U.S. residents. For more information regarding third-party entries please contact Angele Marshall by email at anmarshall@harrahs.com.
6. Harrah’s may limit the number of entries into any WSOP Event and may award entries into any Event through any means it deems appropriate. Harrah’s intends to award a limited number of entries through satellite Tournaments, third-party marketing arrangements and or other promotional activities in its sole and absolute discretion. Harrah’s will add the required entry fee(s) to the prize pool.
7. Participants are responsible for payment of any and all taxes, licenses, registrations and other fees associated with Tournament registration.
8. Participants must show their current valid picture identification (driver’s license, state or military identification card) acceptable to Harrah’s at Registration and Will Call. If a participant is not a U.S. citizen, a current passport, consular identification or alien registration card is required.
9. Employees of Harrah’s and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, owned, operated or managed properties, contractors hired for the operation of the WSOP or parent companies and immediate family members of such employees are not eligible to play in any WSOP Events, unless approved in advance by Harrah’s. Immediate Family is defined as: spouse, children and any relative or other person residing in the employee’s place of residence. HET Employees are allowed to participate in the Annual WSOP Casino Employee’s Event with prior approval from their respective department.
10. Individuals who are excluded from casino facilities, either through a government program or by their own request, are not eligible.
11. Each participant must certify their own eligibility.
12. No teams, substitutes, transfers or assisted play will be permitted. Harrah’s reserves the right to accommodate players based on special needs.
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