I have a WSOP question.

[NBA_Brosuf]

"This year’s World Series of Poker, held at Rio Las Vegas, had a record 75,672 entries in 58 events, creating the largest prize pool in WSOP history: $191,999,010."


so you take 75,672 players each buying in at $10,000 per players would yield about $756,720,000

but yet, the prizes paying out is a shared $191,999,010.

Where is the rest of the money and where does it go?

[rm18]

most events cost less that 10k though some cost more

[k13]

Your numbers are off and I think 5-10% goes to "fees".

Some events are only $1k, 2.5k, 5k. etc.

[jrmartin.mig]

Not all of the events are 10K, however, yes, they do pay out 90-95% of the money collected. Remember, your just thinking of what gets paid out for the Main Event. There are 57 other events that have winners that get paid various amounts.

[FuzzyDunlop]

4.2% held for the house and 1.8% held for tournament staff. If you cash in an event, they give you the calculation for a suggested 1.5% gross tip for the dealers. It's kind of obnoxious.

[jkilla990]

i would guess various fees and dealer payoffs

[thetrinity]

not every event is 10k. some events have more fees/less fees