The 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event kicks off with the first of three starting flights at the Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on Sunday. While upwards of 6,500 players will likely pony up the $10,000 buy-in for a shot at poker immortality, there are a few players who have to be considered favorites to at least make a deep run in poker's World Championship this year.
Read on to find out PokerNews' top five players to keep an eye on in the 2015 WSOP Main Event.
Joe Hachem
It's the 10-year anniversary of Joe Hachem's 2005 WSOP Main Event win, making him one to watch for sure.