THE ROAD TO THE WSOP

 

                              Countdown to the World Series of Poker

   Ladies and gentlemen, it is almost time to once again go for gold with the 2013 WSOP.  This year, the WSOP features 62 events and begins next month.  As many players are gearing up for another fantastic year, let us take a look how Canada fared last year as far as earnings.

  With the United States hosting the event, it can almost be guaranteed that they will lead in all categories, just with sheer numbers.  But how does Canada rank up against the rest of the world?  The USA recorded 5,897 cashes, and Canada lands in second place with 519.  The USA also has earned 49 Braceletes, leaving Canada tied for second with France for 3 apiece. 

Canada went 519-3-0 as far as Cashes-Bracelets-Championships are concerned.
2011 We went 520-5-1 (Daniel Idema from Vancouver won the Limit Hold'em Championship.)
2010  We went 528-6-1 (Let it be known that this Championship was the Main Event, and it was won by Jonathan Duhamel, who became the first ever Canadian to win the Ultimate Prize in Poker.)

  Notice anything?  While our record last year is not shabby, we have gone slightly downhill the past few years.  As far as cheddar is concerned, Canada earned a grand total of $11,452,349 last year.

So here's the deal. We will do better this year!
  I'm setting a goal here.  It is based purely on expected entries and what I predict will happen.

Canada: Our target is a record of 530-4-0. Our money goal is $12,642,339.  The challenge has been issued!

Logan's Letter will be providing coverage for all events throughout the series, including a grand countdown as our money goal gets within reach.  Special wishes go out to the crew at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino, who will be heading down for the start of the WSOP for Event number one. Let's bring back some bling!!
 If you are deciding whether or not to participate this year, then your decision has been made.  Come down and represent Canada in the 2013 World Series of Poker!!!

(On a side note, please ignore the fact that my titles are never centered.  For some random reason this site never loads them centered, and much to my dismay, I can never seem to fix them.)