More Than Just a Title on the Line

For three elite players in this field, winning this tournament would have historic ramifications beyond the obvious. In addition to arguably the most highly regarded bracelet at the WSOP, the $1,989,120, and the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy, there is something more at stake.

With in a win in this event, Phil Hellmuth, Allen Cunningham, or Daniel Negreanu would jump into the #1 spot on the all-time money list ahead of Jamie Gold. It would take a first-place finish to do so, no small task for even the greatest of players, but it might be a little something extra to think about should one of these three make the final table.

It should also be noted that Joe Hachem, had he played the event, would have also been in a position to pull off this epic feat.