WSOP 2025 Main Event: Record-Breaking Entry and Historic Wins
The WSOP 2025 Main Event is underway with two of the four starting flights completed. Day 1A drew 923 players, and Day 1B saw 1,096 runners, marking a 32% increase over last year.

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