Watch the lead up to the 2016 WSOP Main Event final table which is set to return for play on October 30 to November 1 to determine the Main Event champion.
They’ll be playing for eight million dollars and a prestigious WSOP bracelet for first place prize and at least a million guaranteed for every November Nine player.
November Niners Griffin Benger (Canada) and Fernando Pons (Spain) are the two prize package winners who spent less than $200 combined and are now guaranteed to win at least a million dollars each.
There were a total of 148 players that were 888poker qualifiers out of the 6,737 players in the field, 29 of the 148 qualifiers cashed in the Main Event.
The November Nine 2016 WSOP Main Event will have a three months break until they return on October 30 to November 1 to play the final table.
The WSOP 2016 Main Event champion will get an $8 million first place prize and bracelet all other positions on the final table are guaranteed at least a million dollars.
The final table consists of players from the following countries: USA, Belgium, Canadian, Czech Republic and Spain. The November Nine 2016 are: Cliff Josephy, Qui Nguyen, Gordon Vayo, Kenny Hallaert, Michael Ruane, Vojtech Ruzicka, Griffin Benger, Jerry Wong and Fernando Pons.
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Following the release of Howard Lederer’s apology statement to the poker community prior to the start of the WSOP, it was expected that he would make an appearance.
Lederer registered and played the $10,000 2-7 Single Draw Championship event, his presence has upset many players who were affected by frozen Full Tilt Poker funds.
Since both players have broken the ice by playing events at the 2016 World Series of Poker, we can be sure to see them seated at other events in the series.
Neither of the former FullTilt owners are responding to questions from the media stating that they are just there to play or that statements have already been given.
The 2nd event, the Colossus II is underway featuring a low buy-in of $565 with six starting flights and a million guaranteed for first place prize.
There is still time to qualify online for the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event with satellites starting from just 1¢ on 888poker, play your way to the final satellite on Sundays.
As the official sponsors of the World Series of Poker 2016, 888poker a special Supersize ME tournament promotion where players can win premium prize packages to experience Las Vegas as a VIP.
