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The world series of poker Main Event recorded another milestone with 10,112 entries (71 players more than last year). To add to record-breaking numbers, this event brings the largest prize pool for a poker tournament of $94,041,600.00. The sponsor of the wsop, Caesars Entertainment, grosses $7,078,400.00. That means 7% - WSOP gets 4.9% with 2.1% held for the dealers and staff.
The final nine payout goes as follows (with the revamped WSOP schedule):
1st: $10 million ($2.1 million less than what Dan Weinman made for winning the 2023 Main Event)
2nd: $6 million
3rd: $4 million
4th: $3 million
5th: $2.5 million
6th: $2 million
7th: $1.5 million
8th: $1.25 million
9th: $1 million
The final nine payout goes as follows (with the revamped WSOP schedule):
1st: $10 million ($2.1 million less than what Dan Weinman made for winning the 2023 Main Event)
2nd: $6 million
3rd: $4 million
4th: $3 million
5th: $2.5 million
6th: $2 million
7th: $1.5 million
8th: $1.25 million
9th: $1 million
New Record Set at World Series of Poker Main Event with 10,112 Players
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