Surprise Numbers Show Attendance Up at WSOP

With all the attention on the US vs online poker some are surprised to find that the WSOP attendance numbers are up this year. With players not able to win seats at online poker rooms experts thought it would signify a downturn in WSOP numbers. Compared to 2010, however, the 2011 World Series of Poker has so far drawn in more poker players than last year. Six out of the nine events so far have shown higher numbers, while three have shown lower.

 

 

With all the attention on the US vs online poker some are surprised to find that the WSOP attendance numbers are up this year. With players not able to win seats at online poker rooms experts thought it would signify a downturn in WSOP numbers. Compa

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Tue, June 7th, 2011

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