If you’re like me and can’t wait for the next season of the World Series of Poker tour to begin…well, you just have to catch your breath and wait a few months.

Sigh.

The 41st annual WSOP tour runs May 27-July17. Fifty-seven bracelets will be up for grabs again next year, and July 4 will remain the only off day.

The first bracelet given out will be the $50,000 buy in Player’s Championship.? The winner will receive the Chip Reese Trophy, as did past H.O.R.S.E. winners.

Another exciting addition is the $25,000 6-handed no-limit hold’em tournament on June 30. Because of the success of this year’s tournament, all gold-bracelet events will feature triple the buy-in in starting chips and deep structures.

If you dream of playing in the Amazon Room, you still may be able to but be prepared to take on the 58,000-square-foot Pavilion Ballroom, which will be in use this year as well.

So sharpen up your skills and get ready for a helluva season.

Me? Can’t wait to get to the tables.