With a record-breaking turnout, the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has solidified its place in history as the poker tournament with the largest prize pool ever.
After the final tally of entries was confirmed at 10,112 players, besting last year’s record of 10,043, the prize pool was announced as $94,041,600.
Only the top 1,517 finishers in Poker’s World Championship will see a portion of that figure, with those who make the final table banking at least $1,000,000, while a min-cash is worth $15,000. With a new payout structure at the 2024 WSOP, most min-cashes during the series have been worth twice the buy-in, but an exception was made in the Main Event for tax purposes.
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Another Eight-Figure First Place Prize
So, with another record-breaking Main Event — what exactly will the winner take home?
For the fifth time, the Main Event champion will take home an eight-figure score, $10,000,000 to be precise. The runner-up will will receive $6,000,000.
Daniel Weinman‘s $12,100,000 in 2023 remains the biggest first-place payout, while Jamie Gold (2006 – $12,000,000), Espen Jorstad (2022 – $10,000,000) and Hossein Ensan (2019 – $10,000,000) were the others to receive life-changing windfalls after becoming Poker’s World Champion.
There is less of a discrepancy between first and second place this year. In 2023, the runner-up took home $6,500,000, a difference of $5,600,000 compared to the champion (Weinman). As PokerNews addressed in a Muck piece last summer, some poker fans felt the payout structure needed to be changed, and the WSOP listened to its customers. There was no bickering in the Horseshoe events center when the tournament director announced the payouts on Monday.
When Will the WSOP Main Event Bubble Burst?
As the WSOP Main Event continues to unfold, the anticipation surrounding the money bubble is growing. The question on everyone’s lips is, “When will the money bubble burst?”
Currently, players are battling it out on Day 2d. Once this day concludes, the remaining contenders will combine with the survivors of Days 2abc to form the field for Day 3.
Day 3 is set to kick off at noon on Tuesday, July 9. Players aiming to claim the title in the world’s most prestigious poker tournament will need to navigate through another five levels of play. The money bubble, which marks the point where players start earning payouts, is expected to burst early on Day 4.
Don’t forget that you can follow all the action from the Main Event in the PokerNews Live Updates. Our team has been on the ground since the first hand was dealt and will remain in the weeds until a champion is crowned. PokerNews will also be the first to let you know when the players are in the money, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Full 2024 WSOP Main Event Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000,000 | 81-125 | $100,000 |
| 2 | $6,000,000 | 126-134 | $85,000 |
| 3 | $4,000,000 | 135-162 | $70,000 |
| 4 | $3,000,000 | 163-224 | $60,000 |
| 5 | $2,500,000 | 225-287 | $50,000 |
| 6 | $2,000,000 | 288-311 | $45,000 |
| 7 | $1,500,000 | 312-350 | $45,000 |
| 8 | $1,250,000 | 351-413 | $40,000 |
| 9 | $1,000,000 | 414-476 | $37,500 |
| 10-11 | $800,000 | 477-539 | $35,000 |
| 12-13 | $600,000 | 540-602 | $32,500 |
| 14-17 | $450,400 | 603-665 | $30,000 |
| 18-26 | $350,000 | 666-764 | $27,500 |
| 27-35 | $300,000 | 765-863 | $25,000 |
| 36-44 | $250,000 | 864-950 | $22,500 |
| 45-53 | $200,000 | 951-1,008 | $20,000 |
| 54-62 | $160,000 | 1,009-1,250 | $17,500 |
| 63-71 | $140,000 | 1,251-1,517 | $15,000 |
| 72-80 | $120,000 |
Remaining 2024 WSOP Main Event Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 8, 2024 | Day 2d | Noon |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | Day 3 | Noon |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | Day 4 | Noon |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Day 5 | Noon |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 | Day 6 | Noon |
| Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Day 7 | Noon |
| Sunday, July 14, 2024 | Day 8 (Play to 9) | Noon |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Final Table Day 1 | TBD |
| Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | Final Table Day 2 | TBD |
Top Ten Biggest WSOP Main Event Prize Pools
| Year | Entries | Prize Pool | Champion | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,112 | $94,041,600 | – | – | $10,000,000 |
| 2023 | 10,043 | $93,399,900 | Daniel Weinman | United States | $12,100,000 |
| 2006 | 8,773 | $82,512,162 | Jamie Gold | United States | $12,000,000 |
| 2022 | 8,663 | $80,782,475 | Espen Jorstad | Norway | $10,000,000 |
| 2019 | 8,569 | $80,548,600 | Hossein Ensan | Germany | $10,000,000 |
| 2018 | 7,874 | $74,015,600 | John Cynn | United States | $8,800,000 |
| 2010 | 7,319 | $68,799,059 | Jonathan Duhamel | Canada | $8,944,310 |
| 2017 | 7,221 | $67,877,400 | Scott Blumstein | United States | $8,150,000 |
| 2011 | 6,865 | $64,531,000 | Pius Heinz | Germany | $8,715,638 |
| 2008 | 6,844 | $64,333,600 | Peter Eastgate | Denmark | $9,119,517 |
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