55th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2024

Poker Tournament Series at Horseshoe Las Vegas (Formerly Bally's Las Vegas)

May 31, 2024 - July 20, 2024
Las Vegas
Series Softness: 0.48

Tournaments

100

Buy-in Range

0 - 250055

Total Prize Pools

428,556,123

Registration Fees

3.7%

Understanding Poker Performance Metrics

Tournament Analysis Explained
Our data-driven approach to evaluating tournament value

Soft Dollars

"Soft Dollars" represents the estimated value of recreational player money in a tournament. It helps skilled players identify which tournaments offer the best expected value.

What Makes Up Soft Dollars:

  • Recreational Players: Higher percentage of recreational players = more soft dollars
  • Prize Pool Size: Larger prize pools multiply the value of field softness
  • Buy-in Efficiency: Lower buy-ins relative to prize pool create better value
  • Field Size: Tournaments with optimal field sizes balance edge with variance

Field Softness

Field softness measures how "beatable" a tournament is based on the skill distribution of players. We calculate softness using Global Poker Index (GPI) data and sophisticated distribution models.

Softness Scale:

  • 0.35-0.45: Very tough field
  • 0.45-0.50: Tough field
  • 0.50-0.55: Average field
  • 0.55-0.60: Soft field
  • 0.60-0.70: Very soft field
  • 0.70+: Extremely soft field

Player Tiers:

  • Recreational: 0-200 GPI points
  • Amateur: 200-400 GPI points
  • Semi-Pro: 400-650 GPI points
  • Professional: 650-1000 GPI points
  • Elite Pro: 1000-1500 GPI points
  • World Class: 1500-2500 GPI points
  • Superstar: 2500+ GPI points

Advanced Metrics

Field Distribution:

We analyze tournament results to determine player skill distribution across tiers. For non-cashed players, we use sophisticated extrapolation models based on:

  • Series-level player distribution
  • Buy-in level characteristics
  • Tournament format tendencies
  • Historical player performance data

This gives us a complete view of the skill distribution across the entire field.

ROI Expectations:

For each player tier, we calculate expected Return on Investment by combining:

  • Field composition analysis
  • Prize pool distribution
  • Edge multipliers for different skill levels
  • Tournament structure variance

Each ROI calculation includes a confidence score based on the completeness and reliability of our data.

Data Reliability

We calculate and display confidence scores for our metrics to provide transparency. Higher confidence scores mean more reliable data and predictions.

Factors That Affect Reliability:

  • Sample Size: More cashed players = higher confidence
  • Field Coverage: Higher percentage of field with data = better reliability
  • Series Data Quality: Strong series-level metrics improve individual tournament estimates
  • Metric Consistency: Consistent patterns across tournaments increase reliability

Our Methodology

We combine data from multiple sources to create the most accurate tournament value assessments:

  • Tournament Results Data: We analyze historical placement data from thousands of tournaments to identify player skill levels.
  • Global Poker Index: We incorporate GPI data to evaluate player skill and tournament difficulty.
  • Series Analysis: We identify patterns across tournament series to model player distribution for similar events.
  • Buy-in Tier Analysis: We segment tournaments by buy-in level to detect patterns specific to different stakes.

Our goal is to provide poker players with actionable insights that help optimize tournament selection and maximize expected value.

Series Analysis

Series Metrics
Comprehensive analysis of player skill distribution and tournament characteristics

Field Composition

Series Average GPI:484
Series Softness:0.48
Recreational Index:17.1%
Skill Gap:6.9

Financial Overview

Total Buy-ins:$970,858
Total Reg Fees:$35,550
Average Buy-in:$9709
Fee Percentage:3.7%

Data Quality

Analyzed Tournaments:99
Reliability Score:54%
Has Mixed Games:Yes
Has High Rollers:Yes
Buy-in Distribution
Breakdown of tournaments by buy-in level
Low Stakes
Up to
11 tournaments
Softness: 0.79
Lower Mid-Stakes
$300-1100
26 tournaments
Softness: 0.74
Upper Mid-Stakes
$800-2000
41 tournaments
Softness: 0.63
High Stakes
$1500-5000
44 tournaments
Softness: 0.51
High Roller
$3000-25000
36 tournaments
Softness: 0.44
Super High Roller
$10000+
27 tournaments
Softness: 0.48

Buy-in Range

Minimum

$300

Median

$1,598

Maximum

$250,055

Buy-in Tier Analysis

This series offers the most value in the Low Stakes tier with a softness rating of 0.79 and 11 tournaments.

Understanding Series Analysis

Our series analysis combines data from all tournaments to provide a comprehensive view of the series&pos; characteristics and value.

Series Softness ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating softer fields. Series with softness above 0.6 generally offer excellent value across most tournaments.

Recreational Index shows the percentage of recreational players in the series, indicating how many weaker opponents you&pos;ll face.

Buy-in Distribution helps you identify which buy-in tiers have the most tournaments and the best value based on our metrics.

Our Reliability Score of 54% indicates our confidence in these metrics based on the data available.

Series Tournaments

100 tournaments with full analysis

May 29, 2024
$500($418 + $82)
1189 entrants
$499,380 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jose Garcia
May 30, 2024
$5000($4705 + $295)
493 entrants
$2,047,800 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Asher Conniff
May 30, 2024
$500($418 + $82)
3485 entrants
$1,442,960 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Dan Willis
May 31, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
928 entrants
$1,238,880 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: James Chen
Jun 1, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
530 entrants
$707,550 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: John Hennigan
Jun 1, 2024
$25000($24000 + $1000)
64 entrants
$1,504,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Darius Samual
Jun 2, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
443 entrants
$591,405 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Nick Guagenti
Jun 2, 2024
$5000($4705 + $295)
733 entrants
$3,371,800 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Bryce Yockey
Jun 4, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
197 entrants
$1,832,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Scott Seiver
Jun 4, 2024
$1000($700 + $300)
2639 entrants
$1,530,620 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Thibault Perissat
Jun 4, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
487 entrants
$650,145 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: David Prociak
Jun 4, 2024
$1000($700 + $300)
18409 entrants
$10,555,389 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Malcolm Trayner
Jun 5, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
2526 entrants
$3,372,210 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Simeon Spasov
Jun 5, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
141 entrants
$1,311,300 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Robert Mizrachi
Jun 6, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1277 entrants
$1,704,795 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Caleb Bruno Furth
Jun 6, 2024
$800($688 + $112)
4732 entrants
$3,331,328 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Timothy Murphy
Jun 7, 2024
$5000($4705 + $295)
823 entrants
$3,785,800 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Brent Hart
Jun 7, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1469 entrants
$1,961,115 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Dylan Weisman
Jun 7, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
133 entrants
$1,236,900 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: John Racener
Jun 8, 2024
$25000($24000 + $1000)
272 entrants
$6,392,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Brek Schutten
Jun 8, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
574 entrants
$766,290 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Aaron Cummings
Jun 9, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1534 entrants
$2,047,890 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Daniel Sepiol
Jun 9, 2024
$25000($24000 + $1000)
318 entrants
$7,473,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Nick Schulman
Jun 10, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
259 entrants
$2,408,700 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Sean Troha
Jun 10, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
248 entrants
$662,160 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Daniel Vampan
Jun 11, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1555 entrants
$2,075,925 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Michael Christ
Jun 11, 2024
$300($247 + $53)
20647 entrants
$5,079,162 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Stephen Winters
Jun 12, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
2317 entrants
$3,095,865 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Evan Benton
Jun 12, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
149 entrants
$1,385,700 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Phil Ivey
Jun 12, 2024
$600($506 + $94)
3351 entrants
$1,709,010 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Alen Bakovic
Jun 12, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
1230 entrants
$3,284,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Nicholas Seward
Jun 13, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
406 entrants
$542,010 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Richard Ashby
Jun 13, 2024
$600($506 + $94)
2402 entrants
$1,225,020 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Alex Javier Manzano Ramirez
Jun 14, 2024
$800($688 + $112)
4278 entrants
$3,011,712 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Timur Margolin
Jun 14, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
835 entrants
$1,114,725 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Phillip Hui
Jun 14, 2024
$2500($2292 + $208)
1267 entrants
$2,819,075 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Johan Guilbert
Jun 15, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
332 entrants
$3,087,600 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: John Fauver
Jun 16, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
547 entrants
$730,245 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Scott Seiver
Jun 16, 2024
$50000($48000 + $2000)
177 entrants
$8,451,750 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Sergio Aido
Jun 17, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
107 entrants
$995,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: James Obst
Jun 17, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1312 entrants
$1,751,520 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Xixiang Luo
Jun 18, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
853 entrants
$1,140,909 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Magnus Edengren
Jun 19, 2024
$2000($1800 + $200)
1561 entrants
$2,778,580 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jared Kingery
Jun 19, 2024
$1100($975 + $125)
2212 entrants
$1,946,560 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Christopher Vitch
Jun 20, 2024
$1500($1000 + $500)
2110 entrants
$2,816,850 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Peter Park
Jun 20, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
181 entrants
$1,683,300 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Maksim Pisarenko
Jun 20, 2024
$100000($96000 + $4000)
112 entrants
$10,836,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Chris Hunichen
Jun 20, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
8703 entrants
$11,618,505 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Pedro Neves
Jun 21, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
118 entrants
$1,097,400 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: George Alexander
Jun 21, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
1252 entrants
$3,342,840 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Erlend Melsom
Jun 22, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
379 entrants
$1,011,930 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Yuri Martins Dzivielevski
Jun 22, 2024
$7300($7000 + $300)
486 entrants
$4,519,800 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Frank Funaro
Jun 23, 2024
$2500($2292 + $208)
371 entrants
$825,475 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Patrick Moulder
Jun 23, 2024
$250055($250000 + $55)
75 entrants
$18,675,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Santhosh Suvarna
Jun 23, 2024
$1100($975 + $125)
7954 entrants
$6,999,520 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Khang Tat Pham
Jun 23, 2024
$5000($4705 + $295)
818 entrants
$3,762,800 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Mostafa Haidary
Jun 26, 2024
$2500($2292 + $208)
507 entrants
$1,128,075 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Dario Sammartino
Jun 27, 2024
$664($600 + $64)
5271 entrants
$2,688,210 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Chris Moen
Jun 27, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
453 entrants
$604,755 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: David Funkhouser
Jun 27, 2024
$3060($3000 + $60)
1773 entrants
$4,733,910 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Paolo Boi
Jun 27, 2024
$50000($48000 + $2000)
89 entrants
$4,249,750 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Daniel Negreanu
Jun 27, 2024
$1554($1500 + $54)
10939 entrants
$14,603,565 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Franco Spitale
Jun 27, 2024
$1060($1000 + $60)
3362 entrants
$2,958,560 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Sean Jazayeri
Jun 28, 2024
$662($600 + $62)
5110 entrants
$2,606,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Hector Berry
Jun 28, 2024
$5050($5000 + $50)
680 entrants
$3,128,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Mark Checkwicz
Jun 29, 2024
$500($418 + $82)
4517 entrants
$1,851,970 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Ben Collins
Jun 29, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
611 entrants
$815,685 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Nikolay Fal
Jun 29, 2024
$2568($2500 + $68)
2229 entrants
$4,959,525 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Colin Robinson
Jun 29, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
811 entrants
$7,542,300 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Elie Nakache
Jun 30, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
186 entrants
$1,729,800 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Scott Seiver
Jul 1, 2024
$1071($1000 + $71)
1245 entrants
$1,095,600 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Shiina Okamoto
Jul 2, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
167 entrants
$1,553,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Arash Ghaneian
Jul 2, 2024
$470($400 + $70)
19303 entrants
$6,331,384 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Martin Alcaide
Jul 2, 2024
$25000($24000 + $1000)
476 entrants
$11,186,000 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: David Eldridge
Jul 3, 2024
$10000($7000 + $3000)
965 entrants
$8,974,500 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Matthew Lambrecht
Jul 3, 2024
$1100($975 + $125)
2874 entrants
$1,264,560 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jason James
Jul 3, 2024
$2500($2292 + $208)
468 entrants
$1,041,300 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Wing Po Liu
Jul 4, 2024
$1078($1000 + $78)
6076 entrants
$5,346,880 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Georgios Skarparis
Jul 4, 2024
$50000($48000 + $2000)
187 entrants
$8,929,250 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Daniel Perkusic
Jul 5, 2024
$800($688 + $112)
3928 entrants
$2,765,312 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Francis Anderson
Jul 7, 2024
$1082($1000 + $82)
1424 entrants
$1,253,120 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Aditya Agarwal
Jul 7, 2024
$0($0 + $0)
70 entrants
$1,100 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Grégoire Maillard
Jul 9, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
494 entrants
$659,490 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Garth Yettick
Jul 9, 2024
$1085($1000 + $85)
1088 entrants
$957,440 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Chance Kornuth
Jul 10, 2024
$5000($4705 + $295)
1042 entrants
$4,793,200 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Matthew Alsante
Jul 11, 2024
$684($600 + $84)
6628 entrants
$3,380,280 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Carsten Heidemann
Jul 11, 2024
$1000($700 + $300)
4280 entrants
$2,483,721 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Sascha Wilhelm
Jul 12, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
189 entrants
$1,757,700 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Calvin Anderson
Jul 13, 2024
$1500($1327 + $173)
1306 entrants
$1,740,840 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Joseph Sanders
Jul 13, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
357 entrants
$953,190 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Gary Bolden
Jul 14, 2024
$50092($50000 + $92)
178 entrants
$8,449,500 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jared Bleznick
Jul 15, 2024
$1979($1780 + $199)
1124 entrants
$1,979,713 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jamie Walden
Jul 15, 2024
$777($666 + $111)
6292 entrants
$4,302,218 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Michael Liang
Jul 15, 2024
$3089($3000 + $89)
3177 entrants
$8,482,590 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Clement Richez
Jul 15, 2024
$10000($9600 + $400)
502 entrants
$4,668,600 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Michael Rocco
Jul 16, 2024
$25000($24000 + $1000)
120 entrants
$2,820,000 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Xixiang Luo
Jul 17, 2024
$1598($1500 + $98)
3215 entrants
$4,292,025 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Ching Wu
Jul 17, 2024
$10081($10000 + $81)
10112 entrants
$94,041,600 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Jonathan Tamayo
Jul 17, 2024
$1099($1000 + $99)
1544 entrants
$1,358,720 prize pool
NLHE
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Mark Newhouse
Jul 17, 2024
$3000($2800 + $200)
844 entrants
$2,253,480 prize pool
PLO
Unlimited Re-entry
Winner: Alexander Livingston

Venue Information

Horseshoe Las Vegas (Formerly Bally's Las Vegas)
Las Vegas

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