Online Poker

It's been several years since the last installment of the Tournament of Champions, but finally the World Series of Poker is bringing the event back. It's even getting a total overhaul, so hopefully it'll last a bit longer than the three-series TOC from 2004-2006.

During that time we got to see some of the biggest names in poker compete for the ultimate title, with Annie Duke, Mike Matusow, and Mike Sexton all taking out the championship.

The new All-Stars Tournament of Champions will be a combination of both traditional TOC rules and a new All-Stars format.

The tournament will include 27 players competing in a $1 million Freeroll, with the final table competitors all earning payouts, and $500,000 for the winner.

Five of those seats have already been reserved for all three Tournament of Champions winners, and the previous year's WSOP and WSOP ME winners (Joe Cada and Barry Shulman).

Two more seats will be filled by "sponsor exemptions", while the remaining 20 seats will be determined by fan votes. Anyone can make their votes count, but for a poker pro to be selected they must have won a bracelet in their career.

Additionally, the entire program will be televised on ESPN, so you'll be able to watch all the All-Stars action as it unfolds. Not too bad considering the long list of stars that will be in attendance.

As I said before, anyone can vote for the players they want to see in the tournament right here, so take your pick and let us know who you chose in the comments below!

- TheDoctor