Official Predict How Many People Enter WSOP ME Thread

[CutCreator]

While this is by no means a reflection of how all the casual poker players felt, alot of players at least that i know said they wouldnt do it again because its much too long.

with that and the tv rating falling, i predict a similar number to last year if not slightly less.

so my unscientific hunch of a number is 5785.

[zuluking]

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the correct answer is 6822

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Bob nailed it, end of thread.

[JackOfSpeed]

A lot of sites and a lot of random companies are buying a lot of people in this year.

I go with 8,348

[gcDanno]

Last year, pokerstars alone sent about 1,100 players to the ME. This year, with about 4 weeks of tournies left to go, they have already registered 1,024. I expect them to get to 1,400 to 1,500 alone.

This year, there will be 7,500 plyrs, only 500 short of the "cap".

gc

[zoobird]

I'll give anyone 3:1 odds that it won't be over 8,100

[Rick Nebiolo]

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Last year, pokerstars alone sent about 1,100 players to the ME. This year, with about 4 weeks of tournies left to go, they have already registered 1,024. I expect them to get to 1,400 to 1,500 alone.

This year, there will be 7,500 plyrs, only 500 short of the "cap".

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If this is true and we add in all the other new or expanding sites qualifying players why wouldn't they reach the cap (assuming the cap is 8000)?

I'll predict "cap" of 8000.

~ Rick

[Kevmath]

From an interview with the WSOP commissioner:

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John: OK, now I put you on the spot – What will be the number of participants in the main event this year?

Jeffrey: As many as want to signup. I'm the only person here who won't predict. I think it's a dangerous game. We're prepared for as many as want to sign up. All are welcome. If we see some growth from last year, I'll be happy. If we're flat from last year, I'll be happy.

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http://www.pokernews.com/news/2006/6...k-wsop-two.htm

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7832

[mshalen]

Not even close. The actual number will be 135 but they will be multitabling under various assumed names.

[Bakes]

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Not even close. The actual number will be 135 but they will be multitabling under various assumed names.

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I know I will be.