Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open: A Thrilling Tournament Series

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, held from August 8 to 29, 2013, was a monumental event in the poker world, featuring 33 tournaments with significant prize pools. The tournament series was covered by a team of journalists led by Mickey Dofft of PokerNews, ensuring that all the action was well-documented and shared with the poker community.

One of the standout events was Tournament #1, which had a $350 buy-in with a $500,000 guarantee. Another notable tournament was #6, with a $125 buy-in and a $150,000 guarantee. These tournaments attracted a wide range of participants, from casual players to seasoned professionals.

The main event of the series was particularly impressive, with a $5,300 buy-in and a $10,000,000 guarantee. This event attracted a significant number of participants, with 634 players on the first starting day, 690 on the second, and a total of 2,384 participants over three starting days. The overall prize pool for the main event was $11,920,000, with the first place prize being $1,745,245 and the second place prize over $1,000,000. The tournament featured unlimited re-entries, allowing players to re-enter as many times as they wished.