Let's Get it On!
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"Let's get this show on the road," Jack Effel coaxed the players to their chairs. He waited until there were the requisite minimum two players at each table before handing the mic over to Ty Stewart.
"Okay, welcome to the 2010 World Series of Poker Europe. Yes, the Americans are back, and we brought our southern accents, our big bellies, and our fantasy football chat." A few hushed boos reminded us that us Yanks are most certainly the foreigners here. "This is a labor of love for this group," Stewart continued, "and we really want to make the Empire one of the premier international destinations for poker."
After a few more opening remarks, he handed the loud stick back over to T.D. Jack Effel, and Effel recognized Stewart for being the brain child behind this WSOPE, now in its fourth season. The T.D. then gave the players a hearty thanks for turning up today, giving a quick rundown of the events the week has in store. Next came the old familiar WSOP rules reading, including the walkthrough of the player release form. No abusive language, kids.
All right, 24 minutes late is plenty. It's time to kick off this WSOPE with Event #1. Effel handed the mic to the only Brit who's won both a WSOP and a WSOPE bracelet, British pro JP Kelly. With the honor of uttering the most famous words in poker, Kelly commanded the dealers to action, and the cards are flying here in London!