WSOP 2025 Main Event Falls Short of 10K but Still Makes History

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event drew 9,735 players, making it the third-largest in history. The $90.5 million prize pool will award $10 million to the winner and $6 million to the runner-up. Participation declined nearly 4% from 2024, missing the 10,000-entry mark.

Despite the drop, no other poker event matches its scale or payout. The event saw 1,461 players, representing the top 15% of the field, taking home at least $15,000. Every player who reaches the final table is guaranteed to earn a minimum of $1 million.

Day 1A attracted 923 players, up from 915 in 2024. Day 1B saw a big increase with 1,096 players compared to last year’s 831. However, Day 1C, which took place on July 4th, drew only 1,678 players, a significant drop from the 2,528 who played that flight last year. Day 1D brought in 4,997 participants, slightly fewer than the 5,014 seen in 2024.