The final table for the the 2008 World Series of Poker will be played in November – almost four months after the nine players earned their spot in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament finals.

The organizers plan to televise final table play the same day the winner is crowned, and the change is intended to heighten the suspense and hype surrounding the most well known, and richest poker tournament.

In the past, the World Series of Poker final table was played at the end of the two week $10,000 buy in main event, with the winner being reported immediately. The final table was not aired on ESPN until several months later.

This year, the World Series of Poker Main Event will begin on July 3rd, with the final table being decided by July 14th. The final table will then begin on November 9th, with the winner being decided early on Nov 11th, just before the final table competition is shown on ESPN.

Jeffery Pollack, the tournament commissioner, said “I think the goal is to create a greater sense of anticipation for the outcome of our final table. We want people, as many people as possible around the world, talking about who's going to win.”