WSOP Predictions The 2021 World Series of Poker starts this week, and that means it’s time for the annual PokerNews predictions. As always, these predictions will be split into two separate articles as we dive into some of the hot topics ahead of this year’s Series.
This year sees nine members of the PokerNews team participating: Senior Content Manager Yori Epskamp , Senior Commercial Manager Ben Cundall , Executive Editor US Chad Holloway , Executive Editor EU Will Shillibier , Live Reporting Manager Shirley Ang , as well as staff editors Jon Sofen , Matthew Pitt , Geoff Fisk and Calum Grant .
So read on to see who they are tipping for WSOP success, what event will grab the attention of the poker-playing public, and just how big will the Main Event be this year!
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The 2021 WSOP kicks off this Thursday, with 88 events scheduled from Oct. 30-Nov. 23 Which poker pro will go on the first Twitter rant of the year?
Yori Epskamp: Allen Kessler
Ben Cundall: Probably Allen Kessler , but I can see Mike Matusow kicking up a fuss. Both will be funny.
Chad Holloway: Mike Matusow – “The Mouth” can’t stay silent long, and given his well-publicized opinions on politics and the pandemic, I don’t think it’ll take long for him to sound off on the procedures and regulations that’ll be in place at the Rio.
Will Shillibier: I know my colleagues will have taken the low-hanging fruit of Kessler or Matusow, so I’ll throw a different name into the mix: Phil Hellmuth . Shirley Ang: Does it need to be someone that is actually going to attend the WSOP? There are a few options here but I think I have to go with Mike Matusow . Jon Sofen: It won’t be anyone playing in the WSOP. It will be someone who isn’t vaccinated complaining about what’s going on at the Rio. Matthew Pitt: Allen Kessler and it is not even close. He’d have more bracelets than Phil Hellmuth if this was a bracelet-awarding category! Geoff Fisk: […]
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