Fox Sports Net came to an agreement with WPT, so for the next three years FSN will televise the popular poker tour from the 9th to the 11th season. The new episodes will air on Sunday nights at 8 and 11PM starting with the 179th episode in January 2011. The show’s commentators will be Mike Sexton, 2009 WSOP bracelet winner and Vince Van Patten actor along with Kimberly Lansing, reporter.
WPT President Adam Pliska commented on the new deal:
“As a leader in sports programming, FSN has been a great champion of the WPT and we are thrilled to make this long-term commitment as we celebrate a new day for the WPT… The better airtimes, improved promotion and the increased number of repeat episodes promise to be a boon for fans and the perfect showcase for the exciting changes coming to the WPT starting in Season 9.”
The WPT London is at its second day, if you are interested in the it, here‘s an interview with Phil Ivey, or follow the blog at the official site. WPT’s Season 9 will premiere with its 179th episode in January 2011.
