The 2024 World Series of Poker $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event is on track to become one of the largest in history, with organizers reporting an unofficial field size exceeding 9,000 entries just a few levels into Day 1D. This announcement solidifies the event as at least the second-largest main event ever held.
Tournament Highlights
- Field Size: Unofficially surpassing 9,000 entries.
- Registration: Open until the end of Level 7, allowing players to buy-in on Day 1D or during the first two levels of Days 2ABC or 2D.
- Previous Record: The current record stands at 10,043 entries, set last year during the 2023 WSOP.
Record-Breaking Numbers
This year’s main event saw an impressive turnout across its starting flights:
- Day 1A: 916 entries
- Day 1B: 831 entries
- Day 1C: 2,528 entries
- Day 1D: Over 4,750 entries (as of the latest update)
The record for a single starting flight turnout was set at 4,879 entries during Day 1C in 2019, highlighting the ongoing popularity and growth of the WSOP main event.
Prize Pool Potential
With each buy-in contributing $9,300 to the prize pool, the current (unofficial) total approaches $84 million. This figure is expected to increase significantly with late registration still available, potentially reaching new heights in poker history.
Looking Ahead
As late registration continues into the early stages of Day 2, the excitement and anticipation build towards crowning a new champion and distributing what could be one of the largest prize pools in poker tournament history.
Stay tuned for more updates and follow the action of the 2024 WSOP Main Event as it unfolds at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.