| 2009 WSOP Main Event 1D - SOLD OUT
Players wanting to play in day 1D of the WSOP Main Event woke up to a rude awakening this morning as the event sold out overnight. It's estimated that 500 players were shut out of the Main Event including some big names.
The worst story I heard today was about a US soldier who took an airplane and two helicopters to get to Las Vegas from Afganistan only to be told he could not play.
I have no suggestions for getting players to play on one of the first 3 days, but having a day 1 on the 4th of July I believe is a huge mistake. As a proud American I prefer to spend the day BBQing with family and friends than being at a poker table. I wouldn't want to be playing on the 5th of July either as I would like to use it as a rest day.
Good luck to everyone who made it in.
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