Looking Back At WSOP 2021, What Do The Numbers Tell Us?
The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) set new benchmarks in poker history, highlighted by a record-breaking Main Event and remarkable performances across various tournaments.
🏆 Main Event Highlights
- Record-Breaking Field: The 2024 WSOP Main Event attracted a record 10,112 entries, surpassing the previous year’s record of 10,043 players. ​Wikipedia+8SBC Americas+8worldpokertour.com+8
- Prize Pool: The tournament amassed a total prize pool of $94,041,600, with the top 1,517 players receiving payouts. ​PokerGO Tour+1Wikipedia+1
- Champion: Jonathan Tamayo, a 38-year-old from Humble, Texas, clinched the title and a $10 million prize after a dramatic heads-up victory against Jordan Griff. ​contents.ggpoker.ca+5New York Post+5Poker News+5
🧠Notable Performances
- Scott Seiver: Secured his fifth WSOP bracelet by winning the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. ​worldpokertour.com+3Wikipedia+3New York Post+3
- Daniel Negreanu: Added a seventh bracelet to his collection by triumphing in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. ​Card Player
- Santhosh Suvarna: Emerging victorious in the $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em event, Suvarna took home $5,415,152. ​Wikipedia+1talkSPORT+1
đź“Š Event Statistics
- Total Events: The 2024 WSOP featured 98 bracelet events, covering a diverse range of poker variants.​Forbes
- High Participation: The $1,500 Millionaire Maker event drew 10,939 entries, while the $400 Colossus No-Limit Hold’em attracted 19,303 players. ​Wikipedia
- Diverse Winners: The series saw a mix of seasoned professionals and newcomers claiming titles, reflecting the inclusive nature of the WSOP.​
🌍 Global Representation
The 2024 WSOP continued to showcase its international appeal, with players from over 100 countries participating. This global participation underscores the WSOP’s status as the premier poker event worldwide.​
🏅 Player of the Year
Scott Seiver was honored as the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year, a testament to his consistent performance and multiple deep runs throughout the series. ​
đź“ş Broadcast and Coverage
For the first time, the Main Event was streamed live from start to finish on PokerGO, providing fans with comprehensive coverage. CBS Sports Network also broadcasted 15 hours of Main Event coverage and 36 additional hours from select bracelet events. ​
đź”® Looking Ahead
The 2024 WSOP set a high standard for future events, with record-breaking participation and prize pools. As the poker community looks forward to the 2025 series, the momentum from this year’s successes is expected to continue, further solidifying the WSOP’s position at the pinnacle of competitive poker.
