Doyle Brunson Shines as WSOP Main Event Kicks Off with Drama

The 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event started with 523 players paying a $10,000 buy-in. Among the participants were legendary players and celebrities, including Doyle Brunson, who at 88 years old, successfully doubled his stack during the opening flight. Mustafa Kanit led the chip count with over 360,000 chips.

Johnnie Moreno, known as Johnnie Vibes, had his day interrupted by a police takedown in the parking lot of the Rio. The incident resulted in a 2-hour lockdown and was captured by Moreno himself on Twitter.

Damian Salas, the 2020 WSOP Main Event winner, was eliminated after losing most of his chips to a rivered full house. Despite the drama, the event saw notable performances from various players, setting the stage for an exciting continuation.