Yep, it’s started. The 2006 World Series of Poker, which promises to be the biggest and best ever is underway at Harrah’s Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada USA.

The tournament officially began on Sunday June 25, with satellite action, while Monday saw a Casino employee $500 buy-in Texas Hold’Em tournament. However today sees the the first ‘open’ action, with a three day $1,500 No Limit Hold’Em competition.

So from now until August 10, the Rio will see the best poker action there is on the planet each year.

With 45 events due to be contested, it really is the ultimate poker competition.