The biggest poker series in the world begins May 28, and ends with the final table of the Main Event on July 17, with about 100 more tournaments in between. Daniel Weinman will defend his Main Event title starting July 3. The World Series of Poker just gave poker fans an early Christmas gift - the dates of its 55th version that will take place at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas this summer. How Much Money Can You Make Playing Poker?.