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Just show up. People are welcome to wander around and watch.

When the main event is going on in its early stages, there are 200 tables going. Last year when I wandered through the only BIG crowd was around a table with like 3 superstars at the same table, otherwise it was just mildly crowded (though it got REALLY crowded at various times of day, I heard). For a while they ordered the gawkers out, and ultimately came up with a plan where they asked the visitors to get out about 15 minutes before a break. The players were finding they couldn't get through the crowd and in/out of the restrooms in the time given for the break. And obviously the crowd ran for the restrooms during the breaks, too, so the restroom lines were huge until they made the change.

Once it gets down to two or three tables, the crowds trying to watch those few tables are pretty thick and you'll have to be pretty patient to get a good view. And obviously when they're on the final table it's tough to get a seat in the bleachers.