2012 World Series of Poker

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chris_Moneymaker
gptkbp:annual_event 3 days
Established in 1970
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ESPN
gptkbp:challenges High competition level
gptkbp:charity_work Charity events associated
gptkbp:community_events Global poker community
gptkbp:cultural_events Influenced poker culture
gptkbp:date July 7 -October 30, 2012
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:sports_event
Single-elimination
No-Limit Texas Hold'em
gptkbp:events 61
Strict regulations
$10,000
professional
4 months
Official merchandise available
May 27, 2012
WSOP rules
Prestigious tournament
6494
Influential in poker history
Introduced new formats
Multi-day tournament
Significant in poker community
gptkbp:finale_date November 4, 2012
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:television_series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2012 World Series of Poker
gptkbp:is_a_place_for gptkb:Casino
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:High
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rio_All-Suite_Hotel_and_Casino
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:2011_World_Series_of_Poker
gptkb:2013_World_Series_of_Poker
October 30, 2012
October 28-30, 2012
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Daniel_Negreanu
gptkb:Phil_Ivey
gptkb:Antonio_Esfandiari
gptkb:Vanessa_Selbst
gptkb:Phil_Hellmuth
gptkbp:participants 6500
gptkbp:prize_money $62,021,200
$67,877,400
$8,531,853
gptkbp:result gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:Jesse_Sylvia
gptkbp:significant_event Major poker tournament
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Caesars_Entertainment
Corporate sponsorships
gptkbp:third_place Jake Balsiger
gptkbp:viewership 1.2 million viewers
gptkbp:website www.wsop.com
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Greg_Merson