Poker Pages Provides Live NPL Vegas Open Tournament Coverage

The National Poker League (NPL) kicked off its inaugural 2007 Las Vegas Open at the Venetian Resort today in the heart of the Vegas Strip. As one of the few events to raise the bar by setting the buy-in for the main event at $15,000 the NPL Vegas Open Main Event has generated a total prize pool of over $800,000. Taking place in the backyard of many of the biggest poker names in the world, the field has been particularly filled with pros looking to make a big score. Included in the tournament field are pros: Allen Cunningham, Gavin Smith, Jennifer Harmon, Jamie Gold, John Juanda, David Singer, Chris Ferguson, and many more.

The event is taking place in the beautiful Venetian Card Room. As well, a special TV feature table has been set up at which people passing by can stop and watch the action as it unfolds. As play progressed during the day, many of the recognizable players enjoyed the atmosphere, the crowd, and the added celebrity of sitting at the feature table. With the ever increasing exclusive partnerships between tournament organizations and media outlets, the NPL Vegas Open is a refreshing change. It has thus far provided an impeccable atmosphere, a very accessible environment for the poker fan, and an amazing array of poker names.

Day One of action has wrapped up for the evening, and play will begin tomorrow at 3pm local Vegas time. Play will continue through Wednesday December 5th, at which time one of the players will take down the title and the first place prize. Reports including photos from the tournament floor, major hand reports, chip counts, event structures, and general tournament coverage can all be found at PokerPages.com the home for live tournament coverage of the NPL Vegas Open. Action is guaranteed to be fast and furious as the star-studded field battles it out for the bragging rights that come with the NPL Vegas Open title and the $325,105 in first place winnings.

PokerPages.com is an industry leader in poker reporting. With one of the world’s largest tournament databases and a massive collection of player profiles, PokerPages.com is an excellent source for poker information. For further 2007 NPL Vegas Open coverage, go to www.PokerPages.com and click on the NPL Vegas Open tournament information box.