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WSOPE 2022 Main Event Smashes Entry Record with 763 Players
TournamentsJune 22, 2026·1 min read

WSOPE 2022 Main Event Smashes Entry Record with 763 Players


The 2022 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event has set a new record with 763 entries, surpassing the previous record of 688 entries set in 2021. This impressive turnout has resulted in a prize pool of €7,248,500, making it one of the most lucrative events in poker history.

The event features some of the biggest names in the poker world, including Daniel Negreanu, Fedor Holz, Viktor „Isildur1“ Blom, Hossein Ensan, Shaun Deeb, Jonas Kronwitter, Allen Kessler, Manig Loeser, Jack Sinclair, YoH ViraL and Emil Bise. The final day of the tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, 2022.

Fans can watch the live stream of the event starting at 15:00 CET on Twitch and YouTube channels. The top three positions will receive significant payouts: €1,380,129 for the first place, €852,949 for the second place, and €607,531 for the third place.

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