I think this is fascinating for a variety of reasons.
Mostly you have 3 truly different 'walks' of life. Each who all in their own way, function and are well known among the poker enthusiasts. 69 left my guess is 1 if not 2 of these make this years final table.
Many would think is 'bad for poker' bc of Hastings, or whatever but IMO it brings attention and attention is good. These 3 make this years group more interesting given all the current 'scams scandals and shadiness' involved.
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