"I'm always so excited to start playing the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which is the most anticipated tournament series of the year. Every year, it is a different experience and I always can't wait to see what happens." -- Jason Mercier, 2016 WSOP Player of the Year
Hundreds of thousands of hopeful entrants from all over the globe have the same sentiment as Jason Mercier. Next week, the wait will be over as the 48th annual WSOP opens its doors on May 30. During this nearly eight-week journey, poker players from over 100 countries descend upon Las Vegas, making the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino the center of the poker universe.