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In the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event how many players cash-in or make profit?

SpeedySteel asked:

I was wondering how many players normally qualify for the WSOP Main Event. What is their buy-in, and how many of those players actually receive profit for their play?

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    3 Responses to “In the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event how many players cash-in or make profit?”

    1. 666 this year and they all make a profit of varying amounts depending on how long you last after the cut.

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    2. world series of poker europe on March 11th, 2008 at 12:55 am

      The only qualification for the Main Event is the ability to put up $10,000 to buy in.

      The number of entries varies each year. This year it was 6,844 players, and the top prize is $9,119,517.

      They typically pay the top 10% although the exact number varies. But it is usually somewhere around that. I think this year is around 666 players who will at least double their money. Of course, the higher you place, the more you win.

    3. James the bull on March 11th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

      10% of field cashes. some event have top 20%