The World Poker Tour is poised to generate a substantial $40 million in revenue if it manages to attract a sufficient number of players. On the inaugural day, 973 players participated in the tournament, bringing the total number of games to 2312. PokerNews experts noted that an additional 1800 gamers would be required to meet the targeted amount.
Analysts anticipate that the World Poker Tour will go down in history as the most thrilling poker event. On the first day, seasoned players concluded multiple tournaments with staggering chip amounts. Kyle Ho, Chance Kornuth, and Hossein Ensan amassed 1.21 million, 1.13 million, and 1.1 million chips, respectively. Another participant, Jeff Hakim, came close to this figure, gathering 998 thousand chips on the initial day.
The Women's World Poker Tour was clinched by Lisa Costello, who not only secured the championship title but also a prize of $85,297. Costello's triumph surprised spectators, considering her recent extended hiatus from the game.
