Three stories with more than a passing reference to the World Series of Poker including a new attendance record, someone trying to get rid of a bracelet, and a bracelet winner going all Rambo on us.

An avalanche of people the likes of which the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has never seen before has knocked every door from their hinges in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino as the BIG 50 exceeds expectations.

Speaking to Forbes in May, Seth Palansky and the crew believed the $500 buy-in (first entry, rake-free), 50,000 starting stack, 50-minute -levels, $5m GTD, $1m GTD to the winner, barnstormer of an event would top 10,000 entrants.

It’s done more than that.