Jamie Gold to lead Commerce Casino & Hotel WSOP pro team
He will serve as the team captain and coach.
The Commerce Casino & Hotel has named poker icon Jamie Gold as the resort’s poker team captain and coach. Gold will lead the resort team in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Events and Main Event.
The destination said Gold is an ideal choice for this role and described him as “an iconic figure in the world of poker, who brings his legendary expertise and wisdom to lead the team to victory.”
Gold expressed his appreciation at being part of the team and said the casino hotel played a significant role in his career as a poker tournament player.
He commented, “Thirty years ago, my journey into the world of poker commenced at The Commerce Casino & Hotel. It holds a special place in my heart as the first casino where I ever played, and where I clinched my inaugural tournament victory, long before records were kept.
“My legend was born at The Commerce and my public legend was born at The World Series of Poker. Now, as The World Series of Poker joins hands with The Commerce Casino & Hotel, it feels like the merging of two pivotal chapters of my life. A real dream come true!”
He went on to add leading the team is not something he takes lightly.
He concluded by saying, “Stepping into the role of team captain for The Commerce Casino’s professional poker team fills me with a profound sense of honor and excitement. It’s not merely a duty, but a privilege to guide and mentor such a talented group of players.
“Together, we’ll fuse our strategic prowess, refined skills, and unwavering passion for the game to make an impact at the tables.”
This year’s WSOP Circuit Events will be held in Los Angeles. The WSOP $100m Main Event will kick off in Las Vegas.
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