Poker players worldwide knew it was only a matter of time before the official announcement came through.
The World Series of Poker, the biggest poker attraction of the year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, will now be moved to an online format due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event, originally scheduled to run from May 26 - July 15, will now commence on July 1 according to a company release. The new virtual format will extend into early September.
"Set to be one of the largest online tournament series of all time, 'WSOP Online' will offer players massive prize pools, unprecedented media coverage for online events, and the chance to win gold bracelet glory across two distinct gaming platforms, WSOP.