If you ain't first, you're last, a popular movie character once said.
That may not quite be true in the World Series of Poker Main Event, considering last place walks away with nothing but a story, while second place banks a massive, possibly life-changing pay day.
However, some would also say that second place in the Main Event is the biggest bubble in poker. It's not just the huge difference between first and second place money that's such a big deal, but the added value of becoming Main Event champion is hard to quantify. Lucrative sponsorship opportunities, become a poker immortal in one of the most select clubs in the game's history, and the chance to become a star in the industry are just some of the side benefits that come with winning the Main Event.