Poker.co.uk

Poker Info
DATE: May 26 2012
TIME :

Poker.co.uk - Poker news archive

The Gambling Network

Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive

Wednesday 2nd August 2006

World Series of Poker Breaks Prize Records

With 8,773 competitors this year, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has already broken the record for the greatest number of participants in one live poker event. Now, they are set to break the prize record to, with the eventual winner taking home a massive $12 million. Players who finish as low as 12th will win 1 million. The total prize pool for the event is a colossal $82.5 million.

'This World Series of Poker stands out as the best in the tournament's illustrious 37-year history,' said World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack. 'Never before have so many people from around the world competed for so much prize money and the honor of winning the most coveted prize in all of poker -- the World Series of Poker champion's bracelet.'

The figures eclipse last year�s totals by some distance. Last year�s champion Joe Hachem won $7.5 million from a then prize pool of $54 million. The demand for seats, which led to organisers having to arrange five separate day ones, is seen as indicative of the poker boom. Players placing as low as 873rd will take home cash prizes. The final table, consisting of nine players, will start on August 10.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

View Similar Stories
World Class Poker Guns Converge in Melbourne
World's Largest Online Poker Tournament To Open Next Week
Online Casino Prepares For World Series of Poker
World Poker Tour: Biggest Ever Prize Pool
PlayersOnly.com Auctions World Series Prize Package

Discuss this story in the Poker Forum. Last 5 Posts:
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: Party Poker and William Hill (iPoker) BAP
Friday 25^th May, 2012: One way poker Swapsies
Friday 25^th May, 2012: New Bap - Day 3
Friday 25^th May, 2012: WSOP Fantasy Draft 2012
Friday 25^th May, 2012: Sharkscope

Poker.co.uk is part of The Gambling Network | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Gamble Aware

Poker.co.uk is operated by InTouch Poker Ltd (hereinafter called the "Company"), a limited liability company with registration number C44236, registered in Malta (a member of the EU since May 2004). The Company’s registered address is at Vincenti Buildings, Suite 623, 14/19 Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta. The Company operates the Poker.co.uk online poker room under a provisional license issued and regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority ("LGA") of Malta (issued on 2 December 2008, number LGA/CL3/412/2007). The software used for operating the Poker.co.uk online poker room is licensed from Boss Media Malta Poker Limited. Our services are not available to residents of the United States, US Virgin Islands, US Minor Outlying Areas or Turkey or any other jurisdiction that legally prohibits its citizens from engaging in online gaming.