In the upcoming World Series of Poker, renowned players and sizable cash prizes await.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is almost back in full swing with its 2014 edition commencing on May 27th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event will host 65 different tournaments spanning over a month and will surely capture the attention of the entire poker community.
The Main Event, which starts on July 5th, is sure to become the talk of the town, but before that, there's another poker tournament promising all the attention – The Big One for One Drop. With a $1 million buy-in, this exclusive event has the potential to give out the biggest prize in the history of all tournaments. Set to begin on July 15th, its player cap has increased to 56 this year, which might result in a massive $20 million for the winner.
The One Drop charity, which receives $111,111 from each entry, could intend to provide clean drinking water around the world, making philanthropy an important aspect of the tournament. The winner might not be decided yet, but players like Antonio Esfandiari (who won the first edition), Phil Ivey, Jason Mercier, Erik Seidel and Sam Trickett have joined the fray, adding stiff competition this year. Fans and players are still swooning over the potential winner, while the previous winners, such as hedge fund manager David Einhorn, are also expected to participate.
The event maintains a healthy mix of rich amateurs and seasoned pros. The latest group consists of Vanessa Selbst and John Juanda, with others to follow. The event's reputation as a global affair is intact, as players from around the world register for their shot at the extraordinary first prize.
On the other hand, the Main Event is still the highlight of the WSOP. Though two months away, some bookmakers have started offering odds on who may win. But the odds for most players are rather grim, with even Phil Ivey listed at 150-1. The organizers have many other prop bets to choose from, such as a woman making the final table (9-1), a former winner making the final table (6-1), nationality of the winner (4-7: American, 27-20: Rest of the world), and the final winning hand (two pair or better: 7-5).
The 2013 WSOP Main Event attracted 6,352 participants, where Ryan Riess took the prize of $8,359,531.
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