WCOOP begins today

The caffeine is in full supply. The eye drops are at the ready. The broadband access is running on high-octane. All that remains is for the games to begin. Indeed, the PokerStars.com World Championship of Online Poker begins today.

Beginning at 4:30pm ET, the first of 15 events will kick off. Today, players will battle in an $800,000 Guaranteed $500+$30 No-Limit Hold'em Event.

In case you aren't already aware, PokerStars.com will offer some great coverage of all 15 events. You find final table reports and winner biographies right here. If you want some great live commentary as the final table plays out, head over to Poker Updates' Poker Talk Show. Some of the greatest minds and voices in poker will be over there providing the best in final table coverage.

Are you ready?