With a big finish on Day 1D, the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached an official total of 2,471 entrants, which makes this the second largest poker tournament ever.
2006 WSOP Main Event: 8,773 entrants
2008 WSOP Main Event: 6,844 entrants
2007 WSOP Main Event: 6,358 entrants
2005 WSOP Main Event: 5,619 entrants
2004 WSOP Main Event: 2,576 entrants
TODAY: 2008 Day 1D: 2,461 entrants
2007 Day 1D: 1783 entrants
2008 Main Event Day 1C: 1928 entrants [4,383 three day total]
2007 Main Event Day 1C: 1743 entrants [4,575]
2008 Main Event Day 1B: 1158 entrants [2455 two day total]
2007 Main Event Day 1B: 1545 entrants [2832]
2008 Main Event Day 1A: 1297 entrants
2007 Main Event Day 1A: 1287 entrants
