The countdown to the 2024 World Series of Poker is on. Each day until the start of the series on May 28, we'll bring you tips and insider info from some of the biggest names in the game.
Chance Kornuth is a three-time WSOP bracelet winner and a WPT champ with over $16,000,000 in career earnings. He is co-founder of the Chip Leader Coaching training site. You can follow Chance on X.
How do you tell players to prep for the WSOP?
Whether you're coming for a couple of days or the whole duration, the physical and mental fortitude it takes to succeed on those super long days is a lot.
I recommend that you start working hard now! Approach everything you're doing one thing at a time mindfully; this will strengthen your mental fortitude. Also, start working out to improve your physical fortitude. I left Vegas a week early last year because it was so grueling. I don't plan on doing that this year.
What event are you most looking forward to playing?
The WSOP Main Event. I’ve made a couple of deep runs in the last few years. I’m hoping to improve on that this year. I learn a lot every time I go deep in that event and how to play that tournament specifically. It’s a unique animal.
What is the biggest event you will play?
It will be the $250,000 event that I finished fifth in last year [for a $1,202,318 cash]. It’s fun to battle with the other elite players and the successful business people that play.
Check out the full schedule for the 2024 WSOP and plan which events you're going to target this summer. If you're looking at the lower end of the buy-ins, check out The Rec's guide to the WSOP. If you're looking for action with a bigger budget, follow what Jennifer Tilly is doing.
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