Will 2011 Continue the Trend?
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Over the past decade the World Series of Poker's attendance has continually increased. Prior to this year's WSOP, predictions were varied due to the events of online poker's infamous "Black Friday," leaving many to believe numbers may be down overall. While only time will tell if attendance is up, the first half of the WSOP seems to have surpassed expectations.
WSOP Entrants Since 2000
| Year | # of Entrants |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,780 |
| 2001 | 5,960 |
| 2002 | 7,593 |
| 2003 | 7,572 |
| 2004 | 14,054 |
| 2005 | 32,341 |
| 2006 | 48,366 |
| 2007 | 54,288 |
| 2008 | 58,720 |
| 2009 | 60,875 |
| 2010 | 72,966 |