WSOP Main Event is Fifth Largest in History
Key Takeaways
  • In total 6737 players registered for the $10,000 buy-in event.
  • The total prize pool is $63,327,800, with $8 million earmarked for the eventual winner.
  • Long time partner 888poker did its part, sending 148 players.

The World Series of Poker enjoyed a five-year high for turn-out for its Main Event this year, making it the fifth largest in its history.