WSOP all over the place with COVID rules for 2021

[Dan Druff]

Horrible rule found by Kevmath, regarding the 2021 WSOP, scheduled to start September 30.

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https://twitter.com/Kevmath/status/1424768509008035844

Rio reserves the right to remove any Pahticipant from any WSOP event if ... [they] have received a positive result for COVID-19 or come into close proximity (within 6 feet or 15 cumulative minutes) of any person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Pahtiticipant shall not be entitled to any compensation or remuneration of any type other than what Pahticipant had already been awarded prior to being removed from the WSOP Event.

Twitter is outraged by this. So if reckless unvaccinated dude is next to you on Day 1, and you're the chip leader, and it's found out that he was COVID positive, then you're booted from the event on Day 2, even if you're the chipleader, and even if you personally test negative.

Awful.

I see why they're trying to do it this way (they're afraid to leave anyone in the event who was near others who were COVID positive), but this could be a big issue.

Now, granted this won't come up as much as you might think, because many COVID-positive people at the table either won't know or won't self-report. Or their positive test results won't come in until the event is over. But what if they do get a quick enough diagnosis and report it? And this could even be done vindictively. Say I'm sitting next to John Smith on Day 1, whom I hate, and notice at the end of the day (after I bust) that I have a cough & fever. Then I take a test and see I'm COVID positive. Then I see John has made Day 3 with the chip lead. I can report myself positive, and John is OUT of the tournament!

This will especially be an issue at the Main Event, which goes a long time and there won't be the testing/symptom lag issue.

Some people are telling me they are canceling their WSOP plans because of this rule.

[NickyPipes]

What’d this John Smith do to you?

[sonatine]

Twitter is outraged

[ftpjesus]

Horrible rule found by Kevmath, regarding the 2021 WSOP, scheduled to start September 30.

Embedded Tweet

https://twitter.com/Kevmath/status/1424768509008035844

Rio reserves the right to remove any Pahticipant from any WSOP event if ... [they] have received a positive result for COVID-19 or come into close proximity (within 6 feet or 15 cumulative minutes) of any person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Pahtiticipant shall not be entitled to any compensation or remuneration of any type other than what Pahticipant had already been awarded prior to being removed from the WSOP Event.

Twitter is outraged by this. So if reckless unvaccinated dude is next to you on Day 1, and you're the chip leader, and it's found out that he was COVID positive, then you're booted from the event on Day 2, even if you're the chipleader, and even if you personally test negative.

Awful.

I see why they're trying to do it this way (they're afraid to leave anyone in the event who was near others who were COVID positive), but this could be a big issue.

Now, granted this won't come up as much as you might think, because many COVID-positive people at the table either won't know or won't self-report. Or their positive test results won't come in until the event is over. But what if they do get a quick enough diagnosis and report it? And this could even be done vindictively. Say I'm sitting next to John Smith on Day 1, whom I hate, and notice at the end of the day (after I bust) that I have a cough & fever. Then I take a test and see I'm COVID positive. Then I see John has made Day 3 with the chip lead. I can report myself positive, and John is OUT of the tournament!

This will especially be an issue at the Main Event, which goes a long time and there won't be the testing/symptom lag issue.

Some people are telling me they are canceling their WSOP plans because of this rule.

Id be wiling to be itll be more then some. Why the hell would any player even think of playing the WSOP with that kinda of Sword of Damocles hanging over their head.. Being yanked from a tourney because of a possible breakthrough case of Covid unforeseen and the innocent player is vaxxed following all the rules.. Id give the WSOP the middle finger essentially.. Players need to literally be up in arms over this flaming pile of shit somebodys come up with.. Start with cancelling all hotel reservations and tell them exactly WHY the person is doing it.. Hammer the @WSOP twitter feed putting htem on blast.. Ideally some big name Poker players like Dnegs and Phil need to speak up about the insanity of such a rule.. Can you imagine the meltdown if Phil were going for #16 with only 2 tables remaining and htis happened.. Hed be screaming at every higher up he had on speed dial on his cell phone demanding somebodys job and maybe succeeding..

[NickyPipes]

I agree FTP you’d have to be a really “crazy” guy to play a huge MTT with this type of rule

Could be in a good position to win life changing money and get “1 outted” in a way you’ve never seen before

I don’t think this rule will be in place at start of WSOP

[zealanddonk]

I'm sure for enough donations to the OSA holiday fund, OSA will get the virus, go to WSOP and get anyone you want removed.

[Daly]

I can’t even picture this is going to stand for long.

You can’t get DQ’d with no refund if someone else gets covid. Nobody in their right mind is going to play.

[GambleBotsChafedPenis]

I can’t even picture this is going to stand for long.

You can’t get DQ’d with no refund if someone else gets covid. Nobody in their right mind is going to play.

i mean this is the evil empire we're dealing with...dont expect a plan to be hatched that is fully thought out and with all the 'whatnots' vetted...

that would be too much to ask...

[Shizzmoney]

WSOP TO REQUIRE PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR 2021 TOURNAMENT AND MAIN EVENT

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly–it is made with no agenda beyond protecting player eligibility and the operations of a unique televised gaming event,” said Ty Stewart, WSOP Executive Director. “The nature of poker is to be in close proximity with your opponents for extended periods of time, and a seat at the World Series of Poker is a commitment for both our company and the participants. We want players to be excited for their return to the WSOP, while offering the greatest level of protection and limiting complications during the tournament this fall.”

Participants will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 one time, upon first registration, to become eligible to participate in WSOP events, including bracelet events, deep stack tournaments, satellites and live action games.

https://www.wsop.com/news/2021/Aug/1...AIN-EVENT.html

[Matt The Rat]

WSOP TO REQUIRE PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR 2021 TOURNAMENT AND MAIN EVENT

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly–it is made with no agenda beyond protecting player eligibility and the operations of a unique televised gaming event,” said Ty Stewart, WSOP Executive Director. “The nature of poker is to be in close proximity with your opponents for extended periods of time, and a seat at the World Series of Poker is a commitment for both our company and the participants. We want players to be excited for their return to the WSOP, while offering the greatest level of protection and limiting complications during the tournament this fall.”

Participants will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 one time, upon first registration, to become eligible to participate in WSOP events, including bracelet events, deep stack tournaments, satellites and live action games.

https://www.wsop.com/news/2021/Aug/1...AIN-EVENT.html

This may sway me to come. Still not decided yet.

[shoeshine box]

WSOP TO REQUIRE PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR 2021 TOURNAMENT AND MAIN EVENT

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly–it is made with no agenda beyond protecting player eligibility and the operations of a unique televised gaming event,” said Ty Stewart, WSOP Executive Director. “The nature of poker is to be in close proximity with your opponents for extended periods of time, and a seat at the World Series of Poker is a commitment for both our company and the participants. We want players to be excited for their return to the WSOP, while offering the greatest level of protection and limiting complications during the tournament this fall.”

Participants will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 one time, upon first registration, to become eligible to participate in WSOP events, including bracelet events, deep stack tournaments, satellites and live action games.

https://www.wsop.com/news/2021/Aug/1...AIN-EVENT.html

YOU DO KNOW WSOP staff will not vigorously check whether it is a Bogus Card or not.
The internet flooded, i know ppl who have these cards.
Myself I would never carry a fake Id to appease anyone..
But many many ppl will perpetrate as they are very selfish and care not .

[TheXFactor]

Yes, there are bogus cards out there.

However, some people have real cards that have their name put into the system. Even though they never had the vaccine. I guess they know someone who works at Walgreens.