There’s only six days left until the 41st World Series of Poker gets underway in Las Vegas, and already, a buzz of excitement and anticipation has descended on Sin City.

The most widely anticipated events on the poker calendar will be running from May 27 until July 17, and 57 gold bracelets will be offered to those hoping to grab a piece of poker history — including me.

The six-week poker extravaganza will kick off with the $50,000 Players Championship, an 8-game event which replaces the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship event of past years, and eventually will culminate in the hugely popular $10,000 WSOP Main Event.

For each day leading up to the series, I’ll bring you the Top 5 biggest stories I’m looking forward to this WSOP.

Story No. 5 — Will the UIGEA or US authorities affect the series?

A while ago, if you remember, American lawmakers postponed their vote on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act until June 1. This was the government’s attempt to stop people from depositing money into their online poker accounts from US banks. If lawmakers approve the act, it’s expected to cause quite the wrinkle in the series, throwing delays into withdrawals and wreaking havoc on players’ bankrolls.

There are rumors Howard Lederer could be arrested during this year's WSOP.

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Also, there’s a grand jury investigation against the owners of Full Tilt Poker, and there are rumors that federal prosecutors in New York are working hard to put together an indictment before the end of the WSOP. Imagine authorities walking into the Rio to arrest Howard Lederer or Chris Ferguson, during a big event. Friends of mine say the two are a little uneasy about this year’s WSOP.