WSOP 2012 Kicks Off: Players Share Excitement and Strategies

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2012 has officially kicked off, and players are buzzing with excitement and strategies. Phil Galfond commented on a photo of the Rio corridor, saying it is breathtaking for professional poker players. "If from this photo your breath is taken away for a moment, you are surely a professional poker player," he tweeted.

Alexander Kravchenko shared his preparations for the event, mentioning that he is packing for 1.5 months. "I am packing for 1.5 months, it's a tedious task," he sighed. Jennifer Harman expressed her excitement about the upcoming World Series of Poker, comparing it to a childhood camping trip. "Preparation for the World Series is like packing for a childhood camping trip. I can't wait for it to finally start!" she exclaimed.

Daniel Negreanu shared that he loves his new trailer where he spends his tournament breaks. "I love my new trailer!" he boasted. Doyle Brunson plans to play only 4-5 tournaments at WSOP 2012. "I looked at the schedule, it seems I will play only 4-5 tournaments #cashwillbebetter," he tweeted. Phil Ivey is no longer receiving a salary from Full Tilt and is now an ordinary regular player. "Here it is... Here I will spend all summer," he wrote from a taxi, adding a photo of Phil Ivey, who arrived silently. He is no longer paid a salary at Full Tilt (around $920,000 per month, according to documents provided during his divorce proceedings), and is now an ordinary regular player who earns a living only by playing.