 The World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet is considered to be the most coveted prize in poker second, arguably, only to the cash prize that one receives from winning a World Series event. The tradition of giving a bracelet to the winners of events during the World Series of Poker started in 1976 and since then a bracelet has been awarded to every winner of the annual events. Winners that placed prior to 1976 did not receive bracelets at the time, but their wins are counted as ‘bracelets’. While the earlier bracelets have been appraised at a few hundred dollars at best, as the appeal of the sport has grown so too has the value of the bracelets. Today, the World Series of Poker bracelet is designed by the prestigious jeweler Corum. Corum took over the design of the bracelet in 2007 after Harrah’s Entertainment bought the rights to the World Series of Poker. This buyout took place in 2004 and it took the additional three years until Corun would design the World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet. Fifty-three winners now receive a World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet adorned with 53 diamonds. There are two specially designed bracelets, one for the Ladies World Champion and one for the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. poker champion. While the appraisal of the 2007 World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet has not been clearly defined, typical bracelets designed by Corum can cost up to $30,000. Over time, the World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet actually gained prestige. In the beginning, few people cared about the bracelet. One winner, Doyle Brunson, won ten bracelets over the course of his career. The first World Series of Poker bracelet meant nothing to him and he later admitted to not picking up two of his ten bracelets. Online Sports Handicapping Private Poker TourneyWin one of 5 WSOP Seats at this year’s Main Event with Team Bodog ( valued at $12000 per seat ) OnlineSportsHandicapping.com and Bodog have teamed up for a special private poker tourney this Saturday, June 7th at 2:05 PM. The first-place winner will be awarded T$270, just enough credits to get in to the “Main Event Semifinal – 5 Seats Guaranteed” tournament this Sunday, June 8th, without having to dish out any money. On Sunday, June 8th 2008 at 3:15pm EST, Bodog will be hosting a "Main Event Semifinal - 5 Seats Guaranteed " Tournament. As the name of the tournament suggests, regardless of the number of entries, Bodog will award 5 WSOP Prize Packages - Guaranteed. This includes the $10,000 buy-in to the 2008 Main Event and $2,000 for travel expenses, not to mention all the other perks that come with being part of Team Bodog ! What you need to know: 1- Buy-in: $5 + $0.50
2- Date and Time of Private Tournament: Saturday, June 7th, 2:05pm EST
3- Private Tournament Name: 5 Seats Qualifier – O. S. H.
4- Private Tournament Password: Contact us for the Password !
To join the Online Sports Handicapping private tourney at Bodog for your chance to win a World Series of Poker package - follow these simple steps. 1- Register or log in to your Bodog account.
2- Once logged in, if you do not have enough credits make a deposit. (Please contact Customer Service at 1-888-263-0000 if you need assistance depositing)
3- Select the “Daily” tab in the Main Lobby, and then sort the tournaments by clicking on “Private”.
4- Select “5 Seats Qualifier – O.S.H. ” and click on “Register ” to enroll.
5- DONE! You’re ready to play your way into this year’s WSOP Main event! Should you choose to do so, the buy-in to the Main Event Semifinals – 5 Seats Guaranteed is $250 + $20 and registration is now open in the "Scheduled Tournament" lobby. For more info on Bodog’s Main Event Semifinals – 5 Seats Guaranteed, click here 
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