The 2017 World Series of Poker schedule was released this week, almost a month earlier than the 2016 edition came out. Along with the addition of five WSOP bracelet events to the summer's slate (from 69 awarded in 2016), there are eight new events on tap for 2017, as well as some changes to some pre-existing events sticking around from previous years.
Let's break down the schedule for the 48th annual WSOP, which will once again emanate from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The WSOP main event kicks off the first of three starting days on July 8.