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WSOP 2025 Main Event: Surprising Shifts in Player Demographics
The WSOP 2025 Main Event drew 9,735 players, making it the third-largest field ever. This year's event saw notable shifts in player demographics, with significant declines in participation from the US, UK, and Canada, and growth in continental Europe and Asia.
US entries dropped from 6,742 in 2024 to 5,978 in 2025, a decline of 764 players, or over 11%. The UK saw a decline from 518 entries in 2024 to 388 in 2025, a decrease of 25%. Canada's entries decreased from 476 in 2024 to 421 in 2025, a drop of 11.5%.
In contrast, France saw an increase from 222 entries in 2024 to 292 in 2025, a 31.5% rise. Brazil's entries rose from 147 in 2024 to 189 in 2025, a 28.5% increase. Japan's participation increased from 158 entries in 2024 to 217 in 2025, a 37% growth. Germany's entries went up from 135 in 2024 to 173 in 2025, a 28% increase.
Female entries rose slightly, from 358 in 2024 to 369 in 2025. The age range of participants spanned from 21 to 95 years old.
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