The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is one of the most prestigious and sought-after tournaments in the world of poker. The 2021 edition of the Main Event was no exception, with a record-breaking prize pool of $12.1 million and 10,043 entrants. This marks the largest prize pool in WSOP history, and the most entrants since the 2006 Main Event.

The 2021 WSOP Main Event was held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tournament began on July 1st and concluded on July 15th. The tournament was spread over five days, with the final table taking place on July 15th. The winner of the tournament, Damian Salas, took home a staggering $1.5 million in prize money.

The 2021 WSOP Main Event saw an increase in entrants from the previous year, which had 8,569 entrants. This increase in entrants is attributed to the fact that the tournament was held online for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This allowed players from all around the world to participate in the tournament without having to travel to Las Vegas.

The 2021 WSOP Main Event also saw a record-breaking prize pool of $12.1 million. This is the largest prize pool in WSOP history, and it was distributed among the top 1,000 finishers in the tournament. The top three finishers each received a seven-figure payout, with Damian Salas taking home $1.5 million for his victory.

The 2021 WSOP Main Event was a huge success for both players and organizers alike. The record-breaking prize pool and increased number of entrants show that poker is still as popular as ever, even during a pandemic. With more people playing poker than ever before, it’s likely that the 2022 and 2023 editions of the WSOP Main Event will be even bigger and better than this year’s tournament.