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WSOP Turns Away Hundreds as Last Day Fills with Poker Players
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA --
The first three days of the opening round of the World Series of Poker's Main Event saw numbers significantly down from last year's entries at the Texas Hold'em tournament, causing cries that the recession had bitten the sport's top tourney. But Monday, all the players who relaxed on the holiday weekend showed up to play, leading to the day's poker tables selling out and forcing event operators to send hundreds home without a chance to play.
Over 500 prospective entries were rejected as having arrived after the capacity limit for the day was reached. Such distinguished WSOP personalities as T.J. Cloutier and Ted Forrest, who between them have eleven championship bracelets for having won events at the annual gathering, were turned away.
Too bad the players weren't cautious and made sure to arrive early, as the first three days didn't come close to reaching the cap. In fact, Saturday marked the first time in years an entry day didn't include the registration of at least 1000 players.
Still, with the big surge Monday, the field reached 6494, third most in history. The total prize pool will be $61 million, with the first place share a cool $8.55 million. Every player reaching the final table is once again guaranteed to make over a million dollars, making the long wait until the November conclusion a little less tense, knowing that at least $1.26 million awaits.
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