World Series of Poker entrants up or down this year?

[Gap23Razor]

any news on the number of entrants at this year's world series of poker? i figured with the law changes discouraging US internet players would seriously cut down the number of people qualifying via internet tourneys... and as a result, the world series of poker would have fewer entrants this year...but i understand per Cardplayer.com one of the first tourneys had a record for sign-ups...anyone heard different? i could not find any info elesewhere...

thanks...