With no shotclock, stalling will be insane.

I think they should just try to figure out ways around this as in 2024 the stalling is going to be so severe. For example you can just say we set aside 15% of the prizepool for mincash, everyone alive after level 17 gets a mincash splitting that prizepool. The last level you play a set number of hands. No reason to stall anymore, no advantages for getting out of your seat, and so on.

Once the bubble bursts, just charge a dollar for every second over a 30 second allocation. That money is deducted from however much you would have cashed and partially redeposited into the prize pool and partially distributed to the dealers as a forced tip.

WSOP Online schedule out when?

Supposed to be some kind of announcement about something tomorrow according to Kevmath. Hopefully, it’s about the online series and much more.

Is there a definitive answer to how many bullets can be fired into the monster or milly?

3 starting flights.

Many believe 1 reentry per flight: 6 buys
Many believe can re enter next day: 3 buy
Others say can reenter flight B OR flight C, not both: 2 buys

Yea. I'm glad to hear that. I'd assume I shouldn't have to get in there and gamble too much as someone is likely to give me their chips over the course of 10 hours of play. I'm really pumped man. No expectations, so coming in loose I think I'll play way better.

I reached out to the PayFiniti team to get more information on their new service and how the crypto currency options are going to work. Seems like a potential game changer for all poker events if you are able to "officially" deposit and withdraw to crypto.


1) Which cryptos will be able to be connected?

PayFiniti is proud to work with a partner that owns and operates their own exchange platform -- making it easy to add additional cryptocurrencies to meet customer demand. Currently, our exchange partner supports the most active cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ether, DASH, XRP, USDC on Ethereum and Polygon blockchains, USDT on Ethereum, Tron, and Polygon blockchains, MATIC, and TRX. This robust selection allows PayFiniti users to fund their accounts with some of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market.



2) What are the fees when depositing, withdrawing and spending in general?

The fee for loading or withdrawing funds will vary depending on the program platform, operator, and the user’s connected financial institution.

There are currently three options for loading the PayFiniti mobile cashless wallet – ACH (only in the US), Cryptocurrency, or Wire Transfers. The fees are as follows: 2.5% for ACH, which is less than the 2.75% fee charged last year at the WSOP, Crypto transfers have a 3% fee, and wire transfers for a flat fee of $25. Therefore, the larger the load transfer amount, the more attractive and cost-effective the flat fee of a wire transfer becomes. Additional options such as credit/debit cards are currently in development.

There are no fees for users to move or transfer funds from the PayFiniti mobile cashless wallet to any linked wallet within the PayFiniti app. There are two options for withdrawals – ACH (only in the US) for a flat fee of $2 and Crypto for a fee of 4%. We are in the process of developing a wire transfer option.

PayFiniti’s fee structure is implicit in our value proposition, which provides flexibility of use, rapid completion of the transaction, regulatory compliance and verification tests, and the security provided by FDIC protection.



3) How safe/secure is the money in this wallet and what makes it that way?

PayFiniti follows, adheres to, and complies with the latest digital and electronic banking security standards. All client/user funds are held securely by our U.S. banking partner and are FDIC insured.


4) Can you connect wallets like Paypal, venmo, cashapp?

We don't have direct connections with platforms such as PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App at this time. However, we are constantly evaluating opportunities to enhance our services and broaden our reach, and integrating with these platforms could be a consideration for our future roadmap.



5) What is your plan to bring this around the poker world so everyone can have access to it if they are doing their events?

PayFiniti serves as a universal mobile cashless wallet utilized by players domestically and internationally, offering a seamless and secure payment solution for various transactions. As we look towards expanding our presence, domestically as well as globally, we are actively pursuing partnerships with gaming operators that leverage Bravo TBIC for entries and registrations. This strategic collaboration extends to sportsbooks and other third-party entities within the gaming industry, which would facilitate the transfer of funds from the PayFiniti app to external wallets or other integrated platforms.



6) Rules around transferring money as the payment processor.

Payfiniti is not a payment processor but rather a universal mobile cashless e-wallet -- adhering to and complying with strict regulations and guidelines governing money transfers. Our operations align with anti-money laundering (AML) laws, know your customer (KYC) requirements, and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations to ensure the integrity and security of financial transactions. Additionally, we enforce rules on transaction amounts to prevent fraud and money laundering, and we monitor transactions for suspicious activity, reporting any concerns to the relevant authorities. For both domestic and international customers, we verify identities by collecting personal information and documentation, running OFAC, CIP, and passport verification checks, while also ensuring compliance with data protection regulations to safeguard customer privacy and security.

Something about this Payfiniti thing doesn’t sit right with me.

I’m getting either outright scammer vibes or people getting in over their heads and going to get in trouble/shutdown vibes.

Monster = 3 max entries (1 per day)
Milly maker = 6 max entries (2 per day)

3% fee to transfer/deposit then 4% fee to withdrawal is completely absurd

Is it completely idiotic to be buying in the old fashion way in 2024? I did it last year and the lines were pretty ****ed at times but I also didn't plan ahead much, like waking up early or regging stuff the night before.

This is what I’m doing fwiw with plans on regging the night before. I also have a newly expired Diamond card. Hoping that’ll buy me one time in the VIP line.

Monster stack is definitely the tournament you want to play. Great structure and you shouldn’t have any issues registering the night before. I registered last year around 8am and there was no line but by 9am it was backing up. There were a few tournaments that had a long re-entry line but I don’t recall if the monster stack was one of them, I’m thinking that it wasn’t.

Looks like it's actually happening now. Bracelet schedule:

https://www.wsop.com/promotions/bracelet-24/nj/

They might be new and scary but they are fdic insured ewallet so you should trust them as much as a new bank, I suppose. Whether thats a lot or little is up to you.

it may for a little while, but eventually you'll get a cashier who has a stick up their ass about it and will say you're not diamond anymore (they can see your status on the screen) and send you away. especially if there's big lines... if there's no line they generally won't care because they'll take regular anyway.

I got away with it a few times last year when they said this by saying my host was supposed to have upgraded me etc I should still be diamond that's not right and they'll let you reg... but if you get the same cashier or one of them sees you they'll tell the other cashier don't let them in etc

It's what I will be doing; but I'm Seven Stars and get a separate window with very short line to register.

Tbh, if I get sent away, it's whatever. I'm just hoping for a one time "Hey, you're not diamond anymore. I'll register you for this one but next time you'll have to go in the regular line" pass lol.

Anyone have any success playing on WSOP with a VPN?

Not gonna work and good way to get your funds seized.

You can go when the line is shorter late at night and register for multiple events at once. If you make a day two and can't play the next event wait in line after day one ends to request a refund for the event you won't be able to play. You'll end up spending less time in line compared to if you register one event at a time.

I would rather stand in a moderate line if the alternatives involve a bunch of fees. If the money doesn't matter to you then you could always just pay the fees for the convenience of avoiding the lines.

Wow, Jack lost 100 pounds.


https://x.com/phil_hellmuth/status/1794517515118461332

Good for him! He was getting pretty big. I lost 100 pounds doing the same thing. More protein, no carbs, and more water. Just had my first kidney stone from it though, lol

It's a non-starter for me, they don't even support for coinflex.

QUESTION. Do former Main Event Champions get a free entry?

Also, how may former Main Event Champions do you think will enter the field?

If they get free entry will it be over 15 Former ME champs in field/