World Series Of Poker Still At Rio, But Gone From ESPN

CBS Sports is set to become the new television partner for the World Series Of Poker (WSOP), taking over from ESPN. WSOP announced the transition on Monday morning, detailing a new multi-year rights agreement with CBS Sports for the broadcasting of various events. The specific terms of this multi-year contract have not been made public.

“Being a forerunner in covering a wide array of championship sports, CBS Sports has always been on the front line,” stated Ty Stewart, WSOP Executive Director. “We are thrilled at the prospect of seeing enhanced TV coverage of the WSOP in the future years and taking advantage of their expanding media platforms.”

The transition from ESPN to CBS Sports is more significant than merely a change in the television channel for most households. In fact, the arrangement is primarily between CBS and PokerGo. Coverage of WSOP will now be accessible on a broader range of media platforms such as cable TV, CBS’s streaming services, and PokerGo’s online platform.

Though the transition from ESPN may appear unexpected at first glance, it is actually a continuation of a pre-existing online agreement. This is according to Dan Weinberg, the Executive Vice President of Programming at CBS Sports, who states:

“We are thrilled to build upon our past success with Poker Central (PokerGo’s owners), by engaging in the most esteemed and lucrative event in competitive tournament Poker, featuring the world’s top players. This deal aligns seamlessly with our strategy of merging top-tier events with our CBS Sports brand.”

This year, CBS Sports Network will broadcast 15 hours of coverage for the WSOP Main Event. Additionally, the cable network will present 36 hours of coverage for 18 gold bracelet events. The WSOP coverage will extend to other ViacomCBS platforms, including Paramount +.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will be broadcasted on CBS Sports Network, sharing the platform with UNLV and Mountain West Conference sports as well as the Professional Bull Rider (PBR) tour. Further details regarding the TV schedule will be announced once WSOP finalizes its tentative plans for the upcoming event in Las Vegas.

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WSOP turns to an old TV friend

CBS and WSOP have partnered before. The tournament was first broadcast in the U.S. by CBS Sports. During the mid-1970s, the WSOP Main Event was featured on the show CBS Sports Spectacular.

The TV broadcast heralds the comeback of a familiar friend. There are ongoing speculations suggesting the possibility of the live event also revisiting an old friend. There are numerous elements to piece together here, so patience is required.

Could WSOP return to another old friend?

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to make a comeback at the Rio All-Suites Casino and Hotel later this year. Despite the casino being sold by WSOP’s owner, Caesars, in 2019, the company still retains a lease to operate the casino. However, Caesars has yet to reveal whether it plans to extend this agreement.

The new proprietors of Rio have unveiled initial plans for the property’s renovation. However, details regarding the future of the casino operations are still ambiguous. At the same time, there are speculations about Caesars possibly rebranding Bally’s Las Vegas as Horseshoe Las Vegas.

Caesars might relocate the WSOP to the new Horseshoe Las Vegas next year as a promotional strategy. This would mark a reminiscent return to an old ally, as the WSOP was previously held at Binion’s Horseshoe casino in downtown Las Vegas before Caesars bought and shifted it to the Rio.

The possibility of rebranding Bally’s Las Vegas has increased now that Bally’s Corp., formerly Twin River Holdings, has acquired the Tropicana. Bally’s Corp. bought its name from Caesars last year, a deal that permits Caesars to retain the name of Bally’s Las Vegas. However, if Caesars decides to rename the iconic Vegas Strip casino-hotel, it can sell the hotel-casino name to Bally’s Corp. The deal won’t be finalized until 2022, giving all parties ample time to make decisions.