LAS VEGAS, July 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Cantor Gaming announced today that it is taking wagers on the 2011 World Series of Poker (“WSOP”) main event. Cantor Gaming is allowing bets on all nine finalists, known as the “November Nine”. WSOP represents the first non-sports event that the Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved for wagers since it issued gambling regulations for non-sports proposition bets in January 2011.
Lee Amaitis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cantor Gaming, commented: “This is a landmark event and a significant step for Cantor Gaming and our industry. Ever since Nevada regulators adopted innovative new rules earlier this year, we have keenly awaited the opportunity to offer exciting new wagers on non sport-events to the public. We are passionate about supporting the World Series of Poker, an exciting, high profile tournament with strong international appeal. We hope this is the first of many similar events that we can support.”
The championship began on July 7 and the final table will be played November 5-7, 2011 at the Rio in Las Vegas. Cantor Gaming will take bets on all nine finalists until the first hand is dealt at the tournament’s final table. Wagers are available at all of Cantor Gaming’s sports books in Las Vegas.
