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Over seventy submissions received for Level 5 consideration

Prizes in Level 5 of Day 1a top $40,000 with 71 contestants still in the game, and another pause is imminent.

In the final stages of Level 5, prize money for Day 1a has surpassed $40,000, with 71 contestants...
In the final stages of Level 5, prize money for Day 1a has surpassed $40,000, with 71 contestants vying for the pot. A temporary halt will follow shortly...

Over seventy submissions received for Level 5 consideration

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Gonna be a thrilling finish in Level 5! With 71 entries on the board, Day 1a's prizes are already surpassing $40k. Taking a small break after Level 6, but entries are still pumpin' up to the dinner break following Level 9. A final crowd of approximately 100 players ain't far off, dude, that's for sure.

If we make it to 100, the Day 1a prizes shoot up to $57k. But hitting the 88 entry mark means an estimated $50k will drop into the prize pool from the opening flight.

Now, lemme break it down a bit. The World Series of Poker Circuit Cherokee Main Event's Day 1A accumulated $762,045 towards a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. But that ain't just for Day 1A, man. The Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event's Day 1a prize pool was a whopping $5,740,800 with 1,196 entries, although that includes multiple flights.

In case you're curious, if we had a theoretical scenario where 100 entries roll in, you'd need to know the buy-in cost (let's say it's $100), and any extra charges to calculate the prize pool. Usually, the prize pool would be calculated as the total buy-ins minus any fees or rake taken by the tournament organizers.

So, in this hypothetical scenario, the prize pool for 100 entries would be roughly:

[ \text{Prize Pool} = 100 \times 100 \times 0.9 = \$9,000 ]

Of course, actual prize pools can vary based on the tournament’s specific rules and structure, but this gives you an idea, yo!

During a break in Level 6, the excitement for the remaining levels is high as the prize pool for Day 1a is projected to reach $57k with 100 entries. Meanwhile, at the World Series of Poker Circuit Cherokee Main Event, they offer casino-games such as poker, and sports betting might also be available, adding more opportunities for players to win big.

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