Setting up residence inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino for a total of 49 days, the 2014 World Series of Poker will kick off on May 27 and run through until the July 14.

As yet the full roster of events hasn't been finalised, however, the organisers are expecting to host at least 60 bracelet tournaments.

Of the events currently pencilled in, the Big One for ONE DROP (starting date: June 29), the Little One for ONE DROP (two starting days: July 3 - 4) and the Millionaire Maker (starting date: May 31) have already captured the imagination of the poker community.

Indeed, owing to the success of these tournaments in recent years, the planners have been quick to lock them into the schedule ahead of next summer's festival of fun.