LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The World Series of Poker has announced it will allow players to go maskless at its upcoming tournament in Las Vegas.
A statement from the WSOP's Twitter account said all participants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in alignment with Gov. Steve Sisolak's emergency directive to allow events to be maskless if vaccination is required.
Here is the full statement:
"The 2021 WSOP will operate under the mask exception set forth in NV Emergency Directive 050, released by Gov. Sisolak on 9/2. With all attendees required to be fully vaccinated, players will be able to remove their masks while seated at poker tables. FAQ: https://wsop.com/2021/"
The final table will be played from Nov. 4-17 at the Rio Las Vegas.
The 2021 WSOP will operate under the mask exception set forth in NV Emergency Directive 050, released by Gov. Sisolak on 9/2. With all attendees required to be fully vaccinated, players will be able to remove their masks while seated at poker tables. FAQ: https://t.co/jpVw8yHScK pic.twitter.com/COYdXGURwe
— WSOP (@WSOP) September 7, 2021
