WSOP circuit event day 1

[Chipr777]

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But a question, I am going to be playing the 300 NL tourneys also, how many chips are the players starting out with? Thanks


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The $330 events start with 1500 chips, 25-25 blinds, and 50 minute levels.

[Chipr777]

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[Drew16]

I plan on playing in one of the smaller events when the WSOP comes to Caesars IN. Just wondering how many people to expect playing in this event, and a guess at the payout structure. I know this is dependant on the number of players but just wanted a rough idea. Thanks for any help.

[James Lang]

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But a question, I am going to be playing the 300 NL tourneys also, how many chips are the players starting out with? Thanks


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The $330 events start with 1500 chips, 25-25 blinds, and 50 minute levels.

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The website says 50 minutes, but it really is 40 minutes. They gave us 50 minutes for level 1 in the circuit event #1 $300+40, then they changed it to 40 minutes. Their SNG satellites were great on wednesday because they were in a rush to open the satellites so they accidentally gave 800 chips to every table/every type of satellite. But they fixed it yesterday ($45's start with 300 chips, $65's start with 500 chips and $120's start with 800 chips)

Anyway, I busted around 700, 99 lost to QQ and I was shortstacked


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I plan on playing in one of the smaller events when the WSOP comes to Caesars IN. Just wondering how many people to expect playing in this event, and a guess at the payout structure. I know this is dependant on the number of players but just wanted a rough idea. Thanks for any help.

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I played in the New Orleans and Tunica circuit $300 event and both were about 870 people, paying out top 72 (I think), 1st place was $66,000+

[up4pokr]

Anyone know when registration opens for the $340 NL event on the 16th? And what's the best way to avoid a huge line (i.e. when do I want to start waiting in line for registration to open up.) I keep trying to call the poker room but no one has been answering for 2 days now. Hopefully, Chipr or someone else who's playing in the event can shed some light. Thanks.

[James Lang]

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Anyone know when registration opens for the $340 NL event on the 16th? And what's the best way to avoid a huge line (i.e. when do I want to start waiting in line for registration to open up.) I keep trying to call the poker room but no one has been answering for 2 days now. Hopefully, Chipr or someone else who's playing in the event can shed some light. Thanks.

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Registration for ALL events started this past wednesday. There are no huge lines anymore because of this. You also don't have to buy entry chips either anymore, you can jsut buy in with cash.

[up4pokr]

SO if I show up on the 15th or morning of the 16th for the $340 I'll be placed on the alternate list? I'm assuming the event is maxed out already as was the first day $340 event.

[MicroBob]

the first day is usually bigger I've noticed.

this is on a Monday right?
I suspect your chances of making it in are still decent (I haven't been down there yet and certainly don't KNOW one way or another...but it's a reasonable guess I think that you could still get in....i might head down there as well)

[up4pokr]

The $340 event is Tuesday. I won't be in town until Monday afternoon. I'm hoping I can still sign up for it. I don't know if I like being an alternate, especially if I'm #100 on the list. If the $340 event doesn't fall through for me, I'll definetly be playing in the normal $100 tourney at the Gold Strike and Sam's Town Wed, Thurs, and Sat.

[MicroBob]

my point is that the first day usually draws a bigger crowd then a Tuesday afternoon event.

WSOP in Vegas day 1 drew a ton of players compared with the other prelim events I believe.

Same thing happened at the New Orleans circuit event a few months ago I think. Everyone and their brother played in the first event and the line was out the door. but it wasn't AS bad for some of the other events.

Anyway, if I had to guess I would think you would be okay registering on Monday night. Probably not a problem at all.

Also - I would not be surprised if they set up other tourneys at the Grand. And you can always play those single-table satellites (the entry-chips that you win are easily sell-able...and the single-table satellites are quite soft).


as you noted, there will be LOTS of poker fun to be had by all at the various venues if for some reason your preference doesn't work out.