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World Series of Poker returns for its 52nd edition

After a two-year hiatus, the annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) returns for its 52nd edition that takes place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, gathering 6,650 players from around the world. The main event brings about big winnings, any player who makes the final table is guaranteed at least $1m, with the first-place world champion set to walk away with a huge $8m.

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Ty Stewart, WSOP VP, commented: “We could not be happier with the turnout to this year’s main event, from the big international crowd to the return of some of the greatest players of all time. Following a year of such uncertainty, it is amazing to have the poker community together again. The energy and excitement in the room are palpable as legends and amateurs from around the world gather together to try their chance at a world championship title, once again.”

This edition’s highlights include Chris Moneymaker’s attendance, Josh Arieh winning the fourth bracelet in Event #66, former NBA star Tony Parker taking part in the WSOP main event, and the poker community buying an event ticket for a man facing terminal cancer.

WSOP has awarded over $3.29bn in prize money as well as the gold bracelet that is globally recognised as the sport’s top prize. Featuring a series of tournaments in every major poker variation, WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. Its 2019 edition attracted 187,298 entrants from 118 different countries.

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