Your final guide to the Official PokerStars Blog before the World Series of Poker Main Event begins

Here in America, it's Independence Day. I've made it a point not to discuss it much with from friends from England. Nonetheless, it's an American holiday, fully complemented with giant, colorful explosions and much revelry. Of course, here at the WSOP, most of the explosions come after two-outers on the river. Just last night, I watched as Rio security escorted two people out of the room over the course of one hour. In advance of the main event, tensions are escalating.

All of that notwithstanding, we're about to enter the biggest poker event of all time and 1116 PokerStars qualifiers are going to be a part of it. Here are some things you need to know about the WSOP and the coverage you can expect here on the blog.