Big bucks still up for grabs at WSOP
The winner at the World Series of Poker main event this year will get $8.71 million, slightly less than last year but more than many players and industry followers expected given recent legal problems for online cardrooms.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The winner at the World Series of Poker main event this year will get $8.71 million, slightly less than last year but more than many players and industry followers expected given recent legal problems for online cardrooms.
Series officials said Sunday night that 6,865 players — 6.2 percent fewer than last year — entered the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament between Thursday and Sunday, generating a $64.5 million total prize pool. Each entry costs $10,000.
The top 693 finishers will win at least $19,000, while each of the top eight finishers are guaranteed at least a seven-figure payout.
A group of 2,809 players entered the tournament in Las Vegas on Sunday — the final day entrants could register for a shot at glory in poker’s most prestigious card event.
Tournament officials opened new tables on the tournament floor that went unused during each of the first three starting days.
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