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Though the words "media guide" may not inspire excitement, don't be fooled. The guide for the 48th World Series of Poker is chock-full of interesting information. Here are some facts to tide you over until the fun begins.

The poker community rejoiced earlier this week when the WSOP announced the end of the November Nine Era, but not Casino City's Gary Trask. Here are 10 things he will miss about the Main Event format that called for a three-month delay before the final table was played.

On the heels of announcing a new agreement with Poker Central and the end of the November Nine Era, the World Series of Poker revealed an array of other key alterations, including a clock rule change, live TV coverage of the Main Event and eight new events.

The tour has scheduled a record 26 stops for its fourteenth season and will begin on 2 August at Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina.

The new mini-golf entertainment complex, from the creators of Monster Mini Golf, will feature a KISS theme and is set to open fall 2017.

As with many other forms of entertainment, the use of coupons can help you extract as much value as you can during a trip to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or any other gambling hotbed.

The winners will be announced and trophies will be presented on stage during the dinner ceremony on Thursday, 23 February 2017, starting at 8 p.m. at the Sofitel Beverly Hills.

The 48th annual WSOP will open its doors on 30 May and run until 17 July, offering eight new events and other key changes.

The 2017 WSOP schedule has signature events placed on the weekend, with huge prize pools and popular tournaments planned to ensure poker enthusiasts a great time and opportunities to win big.

The 48th WSOP will open its doors on 30 May 2017 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Beginning late December 2016, Caesars properties across Vegas will implement a paid valet and self-parking initiative.

A uniquely Vegas attraction, the 550-foot-tall High Roller is the world's largest Ferris Wheel. After taking a spin on this suped-up observation wheel, Casino City's Gary Trask reports back with some tips for the perfect ride.

The thirteenth season of the World Series of Poker Circuit has announced six extra stops, from Australia to Belgium, that have been added to its schedule.

The 39-year-old Las Vegas local won over $8 million and a prestigious WSOP bracelet after a hard-won poker session that concluded at 3:20 a.m.

Qui Nguyen and Gordon Vayo couldn't be more different when it comes to playing style and personality, which led to an entertaining and compelling heads-up confrontation at the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event.

Unlike the coverage we saw on ESPN leading up the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, this year's November Nine group is having the time of its life and keeping the pace of play brisk as they battle each other for game's most prestigious prize.

In the most explosive hand of Day 2 of the World Series of Poker November Nine, Vojtech Ruzicka saw his dreams of becoming the first player from the Czech Republic to win the Main Event go up in smoke in dramatic fashion.

As the completion of the first day of the final table saw the number of players go from nine to five, Qui Nguyen stole the show.

Although he entered the first night of the November Nine with the second-biggest chip stack, Qui Nguyen wasn't given much of a chance to prevail at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table. That changed rather quickly on Sunday night and now the Las Vegas gambler holds a massive chip lead.

Casino City's panel of notable poker professionals and media members chime in on how they think next week's World Series of Poker Main Event final table will play out, and the majority are predicting that chip leader Cliff Josephy will prevail.