[DarthIgnurnt]

I agree that it's a bad idea ... to me, one of the fundamental attractions of the WSOP is that a dope like me can (and did) sit next to seasoned pros ... beating some, outlasting some, etc.

How many times has Sexton himself made a comment like this on a WPT broadcast ... "Imagine Vince ... playing in the US Open with Tiger Woods, or the NBA Finals with Michael Jordan ... let alone beating them."

Second, I think we can all agree that the WSOP attendance, while it will continue to grow, won't continue to grow at nearly this pace. Everything tends to find an equilibrium, and I think 10,000 might be a stretch. (Yes, I realize there were people 20 years ago who never thought it would go above 300 people.)

I do think that a larger buy-in would be a good start. It's logical since there hasn't been a fee increase in 30+ years, and a bigger fee is commensurate with the WSOP Main Event as the "World Championship". It should be a bigger buy-in than the other 50 10K buy-ins each year. This would likely solve most of the issues without becoming overcomplicated like Sexton's solution.

That said ... let's remember who runs this thing. Casinos know how to make money better than anyone. Harrah's will determine whether the logistical issues that will continue to arise outweigh the revenue associated with the event.