The remarkable turnout not only exceeded expectations but also shattered the tournament's $3 million guaranteed total prize pool.
The World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) “Gladiators of Poker” No-limit Hold’em tournament has made history with its staggering participation, drawing the second-largest field ever seen in a live tournament. The event, which featured a $300 buy-in, saw an astonishing 23,102 players signing up when registration closed on June 10.
WSOP’s ‘Gladiators of Poker’ Stuns with Massive Turnout, Second Only to ‘Big 50’
Surpassing its predecessors, the “Gladiators of Poker” tournament now stands as the second-largest live event, trailing only behind the monumental “Big 50” No-limit Hold’em tournament of 2019, which boasted a staggering 28,371 participants. The sheer magnitude of the current turnout is a testament to the enduring appeal and growing popularity of the WSOP, reported The Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The World Series of Poker’s (WSOP) “Gladiators of Poker” No-limit Hold’em tournament has made history with its staggering participation, drawing the second-largest field ever seen in a live tournament. The event, which featured a $300 buy-in, saw an astonishing 23,102 players signing up when registration closed on June 10.
WSOP’s ‘Gladiators of Poker’ Stuns with Massive Turnout, Second Only to ‘Big 50’
Surpassing its predecessors, the “Gladiators of Poker” tournament now stands as the second-largest live event, trailing only behind the monumental “Big 50” No-limit Hold’em tournament of 2019, which boasted a staggering 28,371 participants. The sheer magnitude of the current turnout is a testament to the enduring appeal and growing popularity of the WSOP, reported The Las Vegas Review-Journal.