WSOP
 Home  Bookmark Page   |  Set As Homepage   |  Sitemap   |  RSS Feed   |  Contact Us     
Latest Poker News
Poker Insider Blog
Online Poker Insider
Why Trust The Insider?
Meet The Insiders
Guaranteed Poker Rooms
US Poker Rooms
Poker Room Reviews
Online Poker Bonus
Online Poker Games
Online Poker Networks
Poker Payment Options
Online Poker Strategy
Beginners Poker Guide
Poker Strategy Guide
Online Poker Rules
Online Poker Glossary
Poker Odds Calculator
Poker Room Deposits Guaranteed!
Online Poker Offers

WSOP


poker


poker


WSOP

 

WSOP

Record Payouts Announced for WSOP


August 3 - As the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event continues towards its exciting finale, the remaining players are even more motivated to win as this year's WSOP champion will take home a record-breaking $12 million first prize.

This is the largest top prize of any poker event in the history of the game, with the total prize pool this year at the prestigious Las Vegas event reaching an impressive $83.5 million from almost 8 800 entrants.

Last year's World Series of Poker attracted just over 5600 players.

Said WSOP commissioner, Jeffrey Pollack, 'This year's World Series of Poker stands out as the best in the tournament's illustrious 37-year history because never before have so many people from all over the world competed for so much prize money and the honor of winning the most coveted prize in all of poker - the World Series of Poker champion's bracelet.'

Also, in a first for the WSOP, the top 12 finishers will each receive at least $1 million, even players who do not reached the final table. The top 873 players in the WSOP Main Event will all go home with winnings, with the player in 873rd place receiving $14,597.

The top 12 payout are as follows:

1st place - $12 million
2nd place - $6.1 million
3rd place - $4.1 million
4th place - $3.6 million
5th place - $3.2 million
6th place - $2.8 million
7th place - $2.3 million
8th place - $1.9 million
9th place - $1.5 million
10th place - $1.1 million
11th place - $1.1 million
12th place - $1.1 million

Related Poker Articles And News Items:
PETA Scolds PokerShare for Monkeying Around
WSOP Player to Donate Winnings to Charity
Two Poker Greats Knocked out of 2006 WSOP
PokerShare Chimp Gets WSOP Bracelet
Online Poker Software Firm Relocating to Ireland
Poker Pro Wears Costumes to WSOP Main Event
House of Cards Documentary Filmed at WSOP
Catch Stu Ungar Documentary Saturday on ESPN



Bookmark this article with your favourite Social Network    Subscribe to this news feed
poker
 
Online Poker

Hot Poker Promotions

Recommended Online Poker Rooms












Full Tilt Poker

  • All US Players are accepted
  • Massive 100% match bonus up to $600
  • Daily promotions and extra bonuses offers
 Full Review
Online Poker Room No US PlayersAbsolute Poker. 100% Matching Bonus up to $750
Fulltilt Poker. Now the busiestNo US Players poker room with massive guarantees... room with massive guarantees...
Ultimate Bet Poker Ultimate Bet Endorsed by theNo US Players pros and popular because of its celebrity status...
Pokerroom.com No US PlayersSunpoker.com. $10,000 monthly new player free roll. Loads of land-based tournament sattelites ...
Paradise Poker Paradise Poker. Still a top choiceNo US Players for players all over the world ...
Online Poker Rooms


Copyright © Online Poker Insider 2002-2008
Disclaimer

2008/10/30 08:55:21 AM