The Numbers
While last year's field generated 410 entrants, the final figure of 381 is a strong one considering current tough economic times, the general slide in total numbers across the poker industry and the abundance of poker events available to players in 2009.
The top 32 players will finish in the money with a minimum cash worth $4,000. Reach the final table of nine and you'll pocket $12,000, while the champion will claim the trophy and a whopping $250,000.