- WSOP 2023 sees a remarkable 10% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.
- Over two dozen bracelets have been awarded, with $75 million in distributed prize money.
- Multiple events witness significant growth, while some experience slight decreases in participation.
- The Mystery Millions becomes the largest-ever $1000 buy-in event, and the Gladiators of Poker records the second-largest WSOP turnout.
- All eyes are on the upcoming $10,000 Main Event, poised to break records and become the largest tournament in poker history.
The 2023 World Series of Poker has got off to a spectacular start, and by all indications, participation is reaching new heights.
Last year, the WSOP awarded nearly $350 million in prize money and attracted just over 197k entrants — making it by far the biggest series of all time.
One might have thought WSOP may have reached its peak, but the 2023 edition appears to be even besting that record — at least based on the first two weeks’ events — with participation up by more than 10% when compared to the same tournaments held last year.
So far, over two dozen bracelets have been claimed, with almost 70,000 entrants and over $75 million in distributed prize money. The 27 live bracelet events have produced an average of $2.8 million per tournament, with 21 (78%) generating at least $1 million in prize pools. These official figures indicate that the series is already on pace to hit historic highs when the series concludes on July 18.
