| 2012 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas) |
| Dates | May 27 – July 16 |
| Champion | |
 Greg Merson | |
The 2012 World Series of Poker was the 43rd annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada, between May 27 and July 16, 2012, with the final table of the Main Event delayed until late October.
There were 61 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event beginning on July 7. From 2008 through 2011, Main Event final tables were delayed until November. However, due to the 2012 U.S. presidential election, this year's final table was delayed until October 29, with heads-up play commencing the following day.[1]
New tournament formats introduced in the 2012 WSOP included a re-entry tournament, an ante only tournament, a mixed max tournament (in which the number of players per table changes at set times during the tournament), and a four-handed tournament.[1]
- ^ a b "IT'S HERE! 2012 WORLD SERIES OF POKER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED" (Press release). World Series of Poker. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-03-07.