Largest WSOP Main Event in History Officially Placed Third in 2025
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event continues to break records, with the 2025 tournament becoming the third-largest in history. A total of 9,735 players entered the prestigious event, generating a prize pool of over $90 million.
The winner of the 2025 Main Event will take home a grand prize of $10,000,000. This year's tournament surpasses the 2007 and 2008 Main Events, which had 6,358 and 6,844 entries respectively.
The 2025 Main Event is not the largest in WSOP history. That honour goes to the 2006 event, which saw a staggering 8,773 players participate. The 2021 event, held in a hybrid format due to the pandemic, had 6,650 entries, making it the second-largest Main Event.
The final nine players in the 2025 Main Event are guaranteed over $1,000,000. As of Day 2D, Jonathan Tamayo, the winner of the 2024 Main Event, is leading with a stack of 118,000, which is just under 100 big blinds.
Here's a list of the top 11 largest WSOP Main Events by number of entries:
- 2006 WSOP Main Event – 8,773 entries
- 2021 WSOP Main Event – 6,650 entries (hybrid format, notable but smaller due to pandemic)
- 2025 WSOP Main Event – 9,735 entries
- 2007 WSOP Main Event – 6,358 entries
- 2005 WSOP Main Event – 5,619 entries
- 2008 WSOP Main Event – 6,844 entries
- 2010 WSOP Main Event – 7,319 entries
- 2019 WSOP Main Event – 8,569 entries
- 2018 WSOP Main Event – 7,874 entries
- 2017 WSOP Main Event – 7,221 entries
- 2016 WSOP Main Event – 6,737 entries
The 2025 Main Event is a testament to the growing popularity of poker and the World Series of Poker. The WSOP organization confirmed the 2025 event as the third-largest in history.
For more detailed information about the historical rankings of the largest WSOP Main Events, additional data sources can be consulted.
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, with its casino-and-gambling appeal, saw an impressive 9,735 entries, making it a significant event in the realm of casino-games. The WSOP organization also confirmed the presence of various sports-themed side events in this edition, further accentuating its scope.
