National Heads Up Championship – Broadcast Schedule Announced
The 2008 NBC National Heads Up Championship will take place at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas from February 29 – March 2. Heading to Sin City for the tournament are folks such as the 2007 champ, Paul Wasicka, Shannon Elizabeth, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Annie Duke and Phil Ivey.
Several names have yet to be released. Producers are waiting on confirmation from those invitees. All tolled, 62 players were invited by NBC. The remaining two slots will be won in one of two manners. The first winner will be victorious in the official NHUPC web site online tournament. The second will take part in the $540 qualifier at Caesar's Palace February 17, 2008. Single table satellites to this tournament begin on February 1st for $65.00.
The championship will be televised on NBC for six consecutive Sundays beginning April 13, 2008. Here's the schedule: