WSOP to Consider Future $1,000 Buy-in Events
It is now looking that the $1,000 “Stimulus Special” may no longer be a one time deal. According to Seth Palansky, WSOP Communications Director, “This may be the event that makes us consider some of our buy-in levels. We need to make sure we hit the price point to get as many new entrants into poker as we can.”
For many years, the lowest non-rebuy open event has been $1,500. For many players, $1,500 is too much to ask them to put up on one tournament. However, many are willing to put up $1,000.
On a personal note, I only played in the Stimulus Special this year due to the price tag, and the high potential payday.
Palansky also said, “I think that’s a smart way to go. There are a lot smarter people than me who ultimately make these decisions, but I think it’s something we really have to look at more seriously.”
With the success of this event and the demand from players, it is probably a good chance that at least one $1,000 event will be included in the schedule for next year. However, any more than one event could cause scheduling and space issues for the WSOP. If they are willing to expand the playing areas or maybe add time to the WSOP, then it may become a reality.
Of course, lowering some of the mixed games to a $1,000 price tag may stir up more interest in those as well. The 2009 WSOP is a long way from being over so this is right now an issue that is great to speculate on, but really becomes a moot point until the 2010 schedule is printed.
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