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Does Bagging the Chip Lead On Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event Translate Into Success?

Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event is the beginning of a seven-day trek for players to reach the famed November Nine. For anyone who has played in a multi-day tournament, you've probably heard both schools of thought in how to approach Day 1. Either the, "It's important to get off to a good start," or the "Day 1 doesn't matter, just survive" line.

For anyone who has played in a multi-day tournament, you've probably heard both schools of thought in how to approach Day 1. Either the, "It's important to get off to a good start," or the "Day 1 doesn't matter, just survive" line.