WSOP Main Occasion Damages Record Beginning Area Exceeds 10,000 For First Time Ever

On Sunday, July 9, it was announced that the 2023 World Collection of Poker Main Occasion damaged the record as the greatest of perpetuity. But thatis not all; since it's also the first to accomplish 10,000 applications.

By themoment enrollment formally shut on Sunday, the 54th version of the WSOP Main Occasion had seen amassive 10,043 applications, breaking the previous record of 8,773 set 17 years back in 2006. Since the cost was US$10,000 foreach application, those 10,043 applications standfor a total of US$100.4 million paid by gamers, which amountsto areward pool of US$93.4 million after the WSOP keeps 4.9% for royalties and 2.1% for competition staff, some US$7 million.

Here's alisting of the varietyof entrances by day in this record-breaking occasion, by trip:

Day 1A - 1,037
Day 1B - 1,115
Day 1C - 3,075
Day 1D - 4,113
Day 2ABC - 196
Day 2D - 507

In this regard, WSOP Elderly Vice Headofstate and Exec Supervisor, Ty Stewart said: "This is an all-time summer for the WSOP. Week after week we saw record areas, so itis just fitting that we damage the greatest record of all. 10,000 gamers is historical for the industry and this year's champ will be remembered as the one to dominate the wealthiest occasion in poker background, well at theveryleast until 2024."

Huge reward pool:

The previouslymentioned Main Occasion boasted a huge reward pool of US$93.4 million. Also, the champion will win a grand reward of US$12.1 million. Furthermore, each of the 9 gamers that make it to the last table will be ensured aminimal payment of US$900.000, with the top 8 winning the type of benefits that will transform them rightinto instant millionaires.

However, just 15% of the beginning area, alsoknownas 1,507 gamers, will moneyin. Therefore, those that windup inbetween 1,507th and 1,005th will receive aminimal prizemoney of US$15,000.

WSOP competition background:

The first WSOP competition was organized at Binion's Horseshoe in 1970, and proprietor Benny Binion sent invites to 7 of the top poker gamers ontheplanet to contend in many cash videogames where the champion is determined by vote. Eversince, the WSOP has become the greatest and most reliable poker collection worldwide, with the 2023 WSOP consistingof 95 separate armband occasions and the Main Occasion taking facility phase.