WSOP online opens on Thursday

WSOP online opens on Thursday Just got off a conference call and WSOP.com will launch its live online poker site on 9/19 at 9:19 am. This will really get the game going with online poker, and maybe online gambling of other types, since it will be the second site (after Ultimate Poker) and will create competition. I listened to the whole call, so let me know if anyone has any questions.

Thanks for the update Anthony. Will the site offer any type of comps? Also, is the rake the same as Ultimate Poker? Thanks, -FH-

Yes on comps. They'll be integrated with the WSOP and Total Rewards, so points earned from playing poker online can be used for live-tournament buy-ins and for rooms, food, shows, etc. via the club card (though I'm sure it will take a lot of play to earn anything significant). The rake wasn't mentioned and I think I know why. Word is it will be higher than Ultimate Poker, which is a bad move on WSOP's part. We'll find out about that Thursday.

UP will be available in New Jersey, I believe. What are WSOP's plans for that state, and if other states get on board as well, will WSOP look to expand into those states?

Any idea what goodies they will give as signup bonuses, etc., and whether it's best to sign up right away or will they offer incentives later that aren't offered now?