World Series of Poker Breaks Records

11 Jul 2005

LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The unprecedented 29,000-plus poker enthusiasts from around the globe who descended on Las Vegas to participate in the 2005 World Series of Poker generated a total net prize pool of more than $103 million -- more than doubling the previous participation and prize money records set last year at the tournament.

The World Series of Poker main event -- a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament -- also set prize and participation records for a single live poker event, attracting 5,619 players competing for $56,190,000 in gross prize money. The previous single-event records belonged to the 2004 World Series of Poker main event, which drew 2,576 players and generated a gross prize pool of $25,760,000.

The multi-event live tournament record also belonged to the 2004 World Series of Poker, which attracted 14,054 player registrations last year.

To accommodate the unprecedented field of players in this year's main event, tournament organizers spread its start over three days. The main event, which began July 7, is expected to conclude July 15. Its winner will walk away with $7.5 million, up from $5 million in 2004. Each player who makes the final table in 2005 will win at least $1 million. The top nine places will pay as follows:

1st: $7.5 million

2nd: $4.25 million

3rd: $2.50 million

4th: $2 million

5th: $1.75 million

6th: $1.5 million

7th: $1.3 million

8th: $1.15 million

9th: $1 million

"With players coming to Las Vegas from more than 40 countries, this year's turnout demonstrates that the World Series of Poker is an international sporting phenomenon on par with the most prestigious events held anywhere on the globe," said Gary Thompson, director of operations and communications for the World Series of Poker. "We're thrilled to see the unprecedented growth we've experienced in the two years since Harrah's purchased the tournament."

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	World Series of Poker Breaks Records 11 Jul 2005 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The unprecedented 29,000-plus poker enthusiasts from around the globe who descended on Las Vegas to participate in the 2005 World Series of Poker generated a total net prize pool of more than $103 million -- more than doubling the previous participation and prize money records set last year at the tournament. The World Series of Poker main event -- a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament -- also set prize and participation records for a single live poker event, attracting 5,619 players competing for $56,190,000 in gross prize money. The previous single-event records belonged to the 2004 World Series of Poker main event, which drew 2,576 players and generated a gross prize pool of $25,760,000. The multi-event live tournament record also belonged to the 2004 World Series of Poker, which attracted 14,054 player registrations last year. To accommodate the unprecedented field of players in this year's main event, tournament organizers spread its start over three days. The main event, which began July 7, is expected to conclude July 15. Its winner will walk away with $7.5 million, up from $5 million in 2004. Each player who makes the final table in 2005 will win at least $1 million. The top nine places will pay as follows: 1st: $7.5 million 2nd: $4.25 million 3rd: $2.50 million 4th: $2 million 5th: $1.75 million 6th: $1.5 million 7th: $1.3 million 8th: $1.15 million 9th: $1 million "With players coming to Las Vegas from more than 40 countries, this year's turnout demonstrates that the World Series of Poker is an international sporting phenomenon on par with the most prestigious events held anywhere on the globe," said Gary Thompson, director of operations and communications for the World Series of Poker. "We're thrilled to see the unprecedented growth we've experienced in the two years since Harrah's purchased the tournament."