WSOP Cancels $5,300 Bracelet Event Due to Lack of Players
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet event faced an unexpected setback when it was canceled due to minimal participation. The WSOP #13 $5,300 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller event, part of the 2024 WSOP Online series, was scheduled for October 15 but saw only four registrations, falling short of the required eight.
Low Participation Leads to Cancellation
Open to players from Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan, the $5,300 bracelet event was expected to attract a solid turnout. However, only four players registered, leading to its cancellation.
The WSOP promptly removed the event from its lobby, and the registered players received refunds for their buy-ins. The low turnout surprised many, raising questions about the event’s appeal.
Player Reactions Highlight Growing Concerns
The cancellation did not go unnoticed among poker professionals. Tony Dunst, a well-known WSOP bracelet winner and WPT champion, shared his thoughts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), noting the irony of the situation.
He suggested that WSOP could have avoided cancellation by either removing the minimum entry requirement or using satellite events to boost participation. Dunst also expressed concerns about the perceived value of WSOP bracelets, indicating that some high-stakes players might be hesitant to compete on a platform with what he described as “vague security” and limited communication.
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