Hope this doesn't happen during the Main Event!
http://blog.pokertickets.com/pokertickets-news/world-series-of-poker-colossus-event-draws-record-field-of-22374-8371/
Players Upset By Seemingly Low $638,880 First-Place Prize
The $565 buy-in Colossus Event at the 2015 World Series of Poker shattered all expectations by drawing a total field of 22,374, by far the largest field in poker history. With four starting flights and the ability to enter four times, the players created a prize pool of $11,187,000 which is the largest prize pool ever for a tournament with a buy-in under $5,000.
When all is said and done, a record 2,241 players will make the money, earning a minimum payday of $1,096. A total of 4,480 decks of cards were used by 982 dealers in the event. The winner, which expected to be determined Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, will take home $638,880.
“Wow,” said WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart. “When you see a crowd that could fill many sports venues, there’s not much else you can say. We want to thank everyone who traveled from near and far to be part of this historic event, particularly the first timers. Just like the sign says, ‘We Hope You Come Back Soon’. We love to bring poker enthusiasts together and help build positive momentum for the game.”
Not everyone was happy with the prize pool announcements, however. With a field size of nearly twice that of the 2014 Millionaire Maker event, many players were under the impression that the winner of Colossus would make at least seven figures.
Source: www.cardplayer.com
http://blog.pokertickets.com/pokertickets-news/world-series-of-poker-colossus-event-draws-record-field-of-22374-8371/
Players Upset By Seemingly Low $638,880 First-Place Prize
The $565 buy-in Colossus Event at the 2015 World Series of Poker shattered all expectations by drawing a total field of 22,374, by far the largest field in poker history. With four starting flights and the ability to enter four times, the players created a prize pool of $11,187,000 which is the largest prize pool ever for a tournament with a buy-in under $5,000.
When all is said and done, a record 2,241 players will make the money, earning a minimum payday of $1,096. A total of 4,480 decks of cards were used by 982 dealers in the event. The winner, which expected to be determined Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, will take home $638,880.
“Wow,” said WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart. “When you see a crowd that could fill many sports venues, there’s not much else you can say. We want to thank everyone who traveled from near and far to be part of this historic event, particularly the first timers. Just like the sign says, ‘We Hope You Come Back Soon’. We love to bring poker enthusiasts together and help build positive momentum for the game.”
Not everyone was happy with the prize pool announcements, however. With a field size of nearly twice that of the 2014 Millionaire Maker event, many players were under the impression that the winner of Colossus would make at least seven figures.
Source: www.cardplayer.com
WTF
