WSOP 2024 Super Main Event: A Bold $50M Gamble Nearly Pays Off
The WSOP is no stranger to setting lofty goals, and the $50 million guarantee on its 2024 Super Main Event proved to be the most ambitious target in poker history.
The previous record was set by the WPT’s $40 million guaranteed World Championship last year, which fell short by $2.4 million. Undeterred, the WSOP upped the ante by another $10 million and came remarkably close to hitting the mark. Taking place on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, the $25,000 buy-in Super Main Event brought together 1,378 live entries across four Day 1 flights, with Day 2 late registration still boosting the numbers.
Initially, the WSOP needed 2,000 total entries to meet the guarantee, and concerns swirled about a massive overlay. Some pros went all-in—literally—by firing multiple bullets to secure a stack. Rumors even surfaced of one player firing nine bullets across the different Day 1 flights. On Day 2, more professionals attempted their luck, with some busting short stacks in quick succession while others managed to grind their way forward.
Online Entries Narrow the Gap
A critical factor many overlooked was the 600 online entries from GGPoker’s Day 1 flights, with 90 players advancing directly to Day 3. When combined with the 1,378 live entries, the final tally stood at 1,978—just 22 entries shy of the 2,000 needed.
The shortfall resulted in an overlay of $550,000—a far cry from the catastrophic $10 million overlay some had predicted. While still notable, it’s a result the WSOP will likely be pleased with given the sheer scale of the event.
What’s Next?
As Day 2 progressed, play hovered on the bubble with only a few eliminations remaining to wrap up the day early. All remaining players will unite for the first time on Day 3 when action resumes at 12 PM ET on Tuesday.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 2024 WSOP Super Main Event:
• Buy-in: $25,000
• Total Entries: 1,978
• Live Entries: 1,378
• Online Entries: 600
• Total Prize Pool: $49,450,000
• Guarantee: $50,000,000
• Overlay: $550,000
• First Prize: $6,000,000
• Places Paid: 297 (207 live / 90 online)
• Min-Cash: $50,000
Stay tuned as the action intensifies and the biggest moments unfold on Day 3!
source: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/w...e-biggest-ever-in-poker-history-aNV3o3q0fUSG/
The WSOP is no stranger to setting lofty goals, and the $50 million guarantee on its 2024 Super Main Event proved to be the most ambitious target in poker history.
The previous record was set by the WPT’s $40 million guaranteed World Championship last year, which fell short by $2.4 million. Undeterred, the WSOP upped the ante by another $10 million and came remarkably close to hitting the mark. Taking place on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, the $25,000 buy-in Super Main Event brought together 1,378 live entries across four Day 1 flights, with Day 2 late registration still boosting the numbers.
Initially, the WSOP needed 2,000 total entries to meet the guarantee, and concerns swirled about a massive overlay. Some pros went all-in—literally—by firing multiple bullets to secure a stack. Rumors even surfaced of one player firing nine bullets across the different Day 1 flights. On Day 2, more professionals attempted their luck, with some busting short stacks in quick succession while others managed to grind their way forward.
Online Entries Narrow the Gap
A critical factor many overlooked was the 600 online entries from GGPoker’s Day 1 flights, with 90 players advancing directly to Day 3. When combined with the 1,378 live entries, the final tally stood at 1,978—just 22 entries shy of the 2,000 needed.
The shortfall resulted in an overlay of $550,000—a far cry from the catastrophic $10 million overlay some had predicted. While still notable, it’s a result the WSOP will likely be pleased with given the sheer scale of the event.
What’s Next?
As Day 2 progressed, play hovered on the bubble with only a few eliminations remaining to wrap up the day early. All remaining players will unite for the first time on Day 3 when action resumes at 12 PM ET on Tuesday.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 2024 WSOP Super Main Event:
• Buy-in: $25,000
• Total Entries: 1,978
• Live Entries: 1,378
• Online Entries: 600
• Total Prize Pool: $49,450,000
• Guarantee: $50,000,000
• Overlay: $550,000
• First Prize: $6,000,000
• Places Paid: 297 (207 live / 90 online)
• Min-Cash: $50,000
Stay tuned as the action intensifies and the biggest moments unfold on Day 3!
source: https://www.poker.org/latest-news/w...e-biggest-ever-in-poker-history-aNV3o3q0fUSG/
