When most people hear about the World Series of Poker, they only think about the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em main event that wraps up weeks of smaller tournaments. This is the event that has turned paupers into Princes and made millionaires out of ordinary people. It is truly the American Dream to become the next world champion because it is the only sporting event where amateurs can compete amongst the professionals and win the whole thing.

The main event gets underway today and will be played for 13 days until the field is narrowed down to the nine players making the final table. The final table action will be stopped and will not resume until November 9th when it will be played down to the final two players who will compete in a heads up match on November 10th to determine the champion. Poker Guide Toby Bochan will have daily updates of the events on the About.com poker site.