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1. Over 200,000 people play in the series every year. Everyday people show up to register and play in daily tournaments that happen throughout the eight-week series, leading up to the "Main Event" where the big money is awarded.
2. First place cash prizes can range from more than $75,000 for some of the smaller tournaments to $10 million for first place in the Main Event.
