WSOP One Million Dollar Buy-In Event Has 22 Committed.
The WSOP today announced that they already have 22 confirmed players for the tournament. With 22 players confirmed, first place is already guaranteed to make Pius Heinz money. Doubly impressive about the 22 commitments is that people who a year ago would’ve been locks to participate–like Howard Lederer, Erik Seidel, and a bunch of other Full Tilters–likely won’t compete next year.
Among those who are currently on board include:
Guy Laliberté, Bobby Baldwin, Phil Ruffin (owner of Treasure Island, our sneaky favorite Vegas strip hotel), Andy Beal, Patrik Antonius, Gus Hansen, Daniel Negreanu, Johnny Chan (still shocked about this one), Tom Dwan, Tony G, Jonathan Duhamel, Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, and Dan Shak.