Jeff Pollack Resigns as WSOP Commissioner After 4 Years of Service

Jeff Pollack, the Commissioner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), has resigned from his position 72 hours after the conclusion of the final table of the main event. Pollack announced his resignation via Twitter and an interview with Howard Stutz for the Las Vegas Review. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the World Series of Poker and mentioned his intention to pursue other business ventures.

Pollack's role in managing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) was crucial, especially during the UIGEA crisis in 2006. His idea to move the WSOP final table to November and create a separate show was pivotal in securing a 12-year contract with ESPN.

Poker journalist Paul 'Dr. Pauli' McGwire praised Pollack for allowing creative freedom in his reporting. Seth Palansky, WSOP Director of Public Relations, acknowledged Pollack's significant contributions to WSOP. The television ratings for the 2009 WSOP final table showed a slight decrease in the number of households but a 13% increase in the key demographic of men aged 25-54.