LAS VEGAS (AP) — World Series of Poker officials say 22 players have committed to putting up $1 million each to buy into the most expensive card tournament ever — enough to make it an official bracelet tournament that counts toward series earnings and title records.
WSOP spokesman Seth Palansky told The Associated Press on Monday that seven more players would make the tournament’s top prize the richest ever, beyond the $12 million Jamie Gold won for winning the no-limit Texas Hold ’em main event in 2006.
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