Quote Originally Posted by Dan Druff View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Kevmath View Post
An important note regarding the Big 50, the FIRST entry is rake-free. All $500 of the first entry goes into the prize pool, re-entries will have the standard rake, whatever that happens to be. There are 4 opening flights with 1 re-entry/flight.

Consider it the Colossus replacement, even if the Colossus returns in 2019.
Interesting.

So only the first entry is rake-free? How much are other entries?

And is it first entry per FLIGHT is rake-free, or just 1 entry total is rake free?
Quoting from the press release:

The Big 50 is a must play event for poker players. To celebrate our 50th, the WSOP is making everyone’s initial entry into this event rake-free. All $500 of the entry will go entirely to the prizepool. (Anyone who re-enters pays the normal rake, including re-entries into another flight). The Big 50 features four starting flights (Thursday-Sunday am) where players begin play with a whopping 50,000 in chips and play 12, 50-minute levels on Day 1. The WSOP has a $5 million prize pool guarantee, as well as ensuring the winner claims $1 million for the Big 50.