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WSOP Academy adds new instructors

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Academy has added two new names to its star-studded list of tutors.

According to pokerlistings.com, Paul Wasicka and Brad Booth have joined the group of poker luminaries and will begin teaching over the coming months.

Wasicka came second in the 2006 WSOP main event and has live tournament earnings of over $7 million.

He will start teaching in spring 2008 at a location yet to be named.

Booth is a legendary high-stakes poker player who has made many appearances on NBC's Poker After Dark.

He will start teaching at the Atlantic City academy event planned for December 1st.

Pokerlistings.com states that "together, WSOP Academy instructors have won a combined 20 WSOP bracelets and more than $47 million in tournament winnings."

WSOP's resident instructors include Greg Raymer, Scott Fischmann and Phil Hellmuth Jr.