LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2006--Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) announced today that ESPN will telecast 32 hours of original programming of the 2006 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.The ESPN telecasts will be aired every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time beginning July 18 and continuing through October 31.In addition to the regular telecast schedule, poker fans will -- for the first time ever -- have the opportunity to see the Main Event's final table live. For a suggested retail price of $24.95, poker fans can purchase for their TV screens or computers The World Series of Poker Live! -- a new pay-per-view special starting at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 10. The live coverage will continue until the champion is crowned."ESPN's live coverage will be a historic first for the game of poker," said Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the WSOP news. "This is another example of how our partners are innovating for the benefit of players and fans alike."Produced under the ESPN Original Entertainment (EOE) banner, this year's WSOP poker news will be covered by up to 25 cameras, as well as an overhead camera that will travel the length and width of the tournament area. The specially constructed final table used throughout ESPN's coverage will incorporate up to 10 "pocket cams" in the table's rail to show viewers the players' cards, and a "rabbit cam" under the table next to the dealer may show viewers the card that would have been dealt next should a player fold.The following is the telecast schedule for ESPN's World Series of Poker coverage:Date Time (All Times ET) Event/Buy-In--------------------------------------------------------Circuit ChampionshipsJuly 18 8 p.m. Harrah's New OrleansJuly 18 9 p.m. Harrah's New OrleansJuly 25 8 p.m. Showboat Atlantic CityJuly 25 9 p.m. Bally's Las VegasAugust 1 8 p.m. Bally's Las VegasAugust 1 9 p.m. Bally's Las VegasAugust 8 8 p.m. Grand Casino TunicaAugust 8 9 p.m. Grand Casino TunicaAugust 15 8 p.m. Grand Casino TunicaAugust 15 9 p.m. Grand Casino TunicaWorld Series of Poker Main EventAugust 22 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000August 22 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000August 29 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000August 29 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 5 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 5 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 12 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 12 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 19 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 19 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 26 8 p.m. Main Event/$10,000September 26 9 p.m. Main Event/$10,000World Series of Poker Bracelet ChampionshipsOctober 3 8 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$1500October 3 9 p.m. Pot Limit Hold 'Em/$1500October 10 8 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$2500October 10 9 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$2000October 17 8 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$1000October 17 9 p.m. Omaha/$10,000October 24 8 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$1000October 24 9 p.m. HORSE/$50,000October 31 8 p.m. Pot Limit Hold 'Em/$2500October 31 9 p.m. No Limit Hold 'Em/$2000ESPN, Inc. reached a multi-year agreement with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. to televise the World Series of online Poker through 2010, beginning with ESPN's telecast of the 2006 World Series of Poker. In 2005, the World Series of Poker on ESPN enjoyed its longest presentation ever averaging a 1.3 rating for more than 1.1 million viewing households. It has been EOE's highest-rated series for the past three years.Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.More information about Harrah's is available at its Web site -- www.harrahs.com.CONTACT: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.Gary Thompson, 702-407-6529orTBC Public RelationsNicole Khoury, 410-986-1317SOURCE: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. poker news