Deerfoot WSOP-C’s $400 Mini Main Event Nears 2,000 Players in Record Flight
The $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main Event at Deerfoot WSOP-C is drawing huge interest. Day 1d has already attracted 1,353 entries, with nearly $450,000 in prize money up for grabs. Organisers now predict the flight could become one of the largest ever in Alberta, possibly topping 2,000 players by the end of registration.
Registration for Day 1d opened at 11 AM, offering a 30,000-chip starting stack and 30-minute blind levels. Players have until the start of Level 13—around 6:15 PM, after the dinner break—to enter. This year's three-flight total has already surpassed 2024's numbers, with 1,093 entries last year compared to nearly 1,400 this time around.
The event's popularity is clear when compared to past records. Alberta's previous largest field was 1,715 entries in January 2024. If Day 1d reaches 2,000 players, it would set a new benchmark for the Deerfoot WSOP-C. Even a smaller turnout of 362 would break the 2024 Day 1d record of 622 entries. With such a large field, the prize pool could swell significantly. Current projections suggest top prizes might exceed $100,000, while a full house could push the total payouts toward $650,000. The event's momentum reflects growing enthusiasm for poker in the region.
Day 1d is on track to be a historic session, with registration remaining open until early evening. The final number of entries will determine whether the prize pool climbs into the six-figure range. Organisers and players alike are watching closely as the event unfolds.
