The 2015 World Series of Poker kicks off in two weeks at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the better part of two months, thousands of grinders will make the trek to poker’s Mecca for a shot at a coveted gold bracelet. Many of these players will set sail on their maiden voyage at the WSOP, and they will undoubtedly feel intimidated or even scared.
I understand the many feelings that come with playing in a bracelet event. In 2010 I played in a $1,500 buy-in no-limit hold’em event, my first at the WSOP, finishing in 111th place for $3,845.