The 39th Annual World Series Of Poker begins today! Day 1a of poker's most prestigious tournament is set to start at noon PDT, with many big name pros beginning their quest for poker immortality. Just a few of those expected to play in today's Day 1a are John Henningan, David Benyamine, Erica Schoenberg, Jordan Morgan, Phil 'OMGClayAiken' Galfond, Roland de Wolfe, David Pham, Michael Craig, Dan Harrington, Lyle Berma,n and representing the PokerRoad family, Joe Sebok, Anna Wroblewski, Paul Wasicka and Barry Greenstein.

Day 1a is the first step of a long, exciting journey that is set to last until early November. Throughout that journey, please stay tuned to PokerRoad.com for exciting podcasts, blogfessionals, videos, blogs and stories, straight from this year's biggest and most anticipated event. Also, be sure to check out PokerNews.com for live updates, chip counts and news, straight from the floor of the RIO.