Back in June of this year. the World Series of Poker reps planned a $1 million buy in tournament and it has come to be.
22 players have already committed themselves to the most costly poker tournament to date.
If 7 more players commit to the $1 million buy in, it would make the top payout the most ever. Even more than the 2006 event where Jamie Gold won $12 million.
$8.89 million is the top prize right now at 22 players and that already beats Pius Heinz's top prize win by $173,000 which he won last month.
This is going to be one great tournament to watch as the stakes are so high!
-- Edited by Mben on Wednesday 7th of December 2011 11:09:42 AM
Here's a short list of players and the date of the tournament.
Some notable names that have committed to the event so far, are Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen, Daniel Negreanu, Johnny Chan, Tom "durrrr" Dwan, Tony Guoga, Jonathan Duhamel, and Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier.
The event will be played from July 1 through 3, 2012, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and will award the first-ever platinum WSOP bracelet to the winner.
