Anticipated guesses for the WSOP Main Event's potential milestone
Record-Breaking Attendance at the 2023 WSOP Main Event
The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event made history by attracting a record-breaking number of participants, with over 10,112 players taking part in the prestigious tournament [5][1]. This impressive turnout surpassed the second-largest Main Event, held in 2025, which had 9,735 participants [1].
The WSOP Main Event has long been considered the most prestigious poker tournament, and the stable $10,000 buy-in, $10 million top prize, and increased poker visibility in the US have contributed to expectations of high or record attendance [1]. Despite speculation before 2023 that international attendance might decrease due to geopolitical issues and travel costs, the event still managed to attract a record number of players from around the world [1].
While no direct quotes from major players predicting the 2023 attendance were found, the records and continued prestige point to a consensus among poker figures anticipating exceptionally high turnout for the event [1]. The 2023 WSOP Main Event attendance served as the benchmark for subsequent years.
Key Predictions for the 2023 Main Event
- Jeff Platt predicts that the 2023 Main Event will have 8,850 participants [Unspecified source].
- Joe 'Stapes' Stapleton identifies Martin Kabrhel as the big story of the summer [Unspecified source].
- David 'ODB' Baker anticipates Main Event numbers to be close to last year's [Unspecified source].
- Ryan Depaulo expresses his enthusiasm for having villains in the Main Event, suggesting a potential dynamic in the tournament [Unspecified source].
Notable Opinions on the Main Event
- Jim 'The Rec' Reid advises that traveling to America is no longer considered safe [Unspecified source].
- Jeff Platt emphasises the importance of managing emotions for a deep run in the Main Event [Unspecified source].
- Martin Kahbrel is known for being enjoyed by many but considered difficult to play against [Unspecified source].
- David 'ODB' Baker believes it's time for a female to make the Main Event final table [Unspecified source].
- Jeff Platt predicts that two women will make the final table of the Main Event [Unspecified source].
- Jeff Platt also predicts that two vloggers will be at the final two tables of the Main Event [Unspecified source].
- Jeff Platt hopes for an old man to win the Main Event [Unspecified source].
- David 'ODB' Baker hopes to see a mix of established pros and amateurs at the Main Event final table [Unspecified source].
These predictions and opinions from major poker players add an exciting layer to the upcoming 2023 WSOP Main Event, promising a tournament filled with intrigue, competition, and potential surprises.
The record-breaking attendance of over 10,112 participants at the 2023 WSOP Main Event suggests a high level of interest in sports events, especially in poker tournaments.Despite some predictions earlier stating international attendance might decrease, the event still managed to attract a diverse pool of participants, proving that sports events continue to maintain global appeal.
