Reduced European participation, accelerated game pace, and elimination of tipping - Ryan Depaulo's desired WSOP changes
"Get ready for the countdown to the 2025 WSOP!" It's a grand event, baby, with a whopping 100 bracelets up for grabs. Every poker enthusiast worth their salt will be there, and PokerOrg is gearing up to be in the thick of it, from start to finish.
Ryan Depaulo, a poker player and content creator with a knack for making profitable vlogs despite losing at the game itself, reveals that he bagged a WSOP online bracelet while lounging in his car parked at a New Jersey Whole Foods lot. Curious, isn't it?
Ryan is also the brains (and face) behind a YouTube show called Degenerate News, sponsored by CoinPoker. So, what's he most excited about at this summer's WSOP? Well, he's got a bone to pick with those pesky Euros. “I'm looking forward to fewer Europeans," he laughs, "’cause they're tariffed now, right? But in all seriousness, it'd be nice if less of them came."
Why? According to Ryan, the Europeans just tank too long at the tables, making for an unpleasant gaming experience. As for how many events he'll play, plans are up in the air, as his wife is due to give birth towards the end of the WSOP. And let's not forget the complications she's been facing recently, following years of trying and in-vitro fertilization. Talk about a sweat!
Ryan adores the No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw 7-Max event. He's cashed for the last three years, so might as well make that four, right? He also has a soft spot for shootout events.
So, what will be the hottest topic this year at the series? Well, everyone's hoping for 'Ryan Depaulo wins seven bracelets', a feat unparalleled in the history of poker. Intriguing stuff!
Ryan's new YouTube show, Degenerate News, is a laugh-riot, as outrageous as it is irreverent. And the main sponsor is CoinPoker, with Ryan himself serving as an ambassador. Hop aboard, friends – use his code 'RDP' to sign up for a wild ride!
The show is different from his vlogs, with standup comedian Nik Cartwright lending a hand in scripting it. Are you game for something fresh and funny? Ryan promises to drop new episodes weekly.
Remember the fiasco at ACR? Well, Ryan shares that he was fired from it, all due to a play money ad in one of his vlogs. Phil felt a pang of personal hurt, and Ryan didn't handle it well. Learning from his mistakes, Ryan's raring to go again, with a renewed zest for creativity and tackling new challenges.
Back to the WSOP, Ryan suggests that the organizers do everything they can to make players feel less exploited – remembering we're all customers here! For instance, cutting down on the unnecessary delays, especially during the Colossus event payout. He's also empathetic towards the recreational players who often feel pressured to tip, unaware that tournament players usually don't anymore.
Phil Hellmuth has expressed reservations about the Main Event, stating it has turned into an endurance contest. Ryan acknowledges the validity of the concerns but thinks Phil might be bluffing, as he might play it after all.
And finally, do follow Ryan's journey on X!
Poker players eagerly anticipated the entertainment and sports flare of the 2025 WSOP, with Ryan Depaulo among them, aiming for a repeat of his WSOP online bracelet win and targeting an unprecedented seven bracelets. As a sponsor of CoinPoker, he also looked forward to sharing his comedic take on the events through his YouTube show, Degenerate News.
