2020 has been a year where, for better or worse, we all had to adapt. The WSOP adapted and offered two Main Events, which raises the question: is Damian Salas a legit champion?

Even though he’s achievement can’t be overlooked; we can’t really call Damian Salas the 2020 WSOP Main Event champion. (Image: WPT)

There’s no easy answer. Damian Salas clearly put in a strong performance to win the hybrid Main Event finale, so we can’t diminish that fact.

We also know that 2020 was a tough year for everyone and COVID-19 forced everyone to make the best of a bad situation. In that respect, the WSOP’s efforts are commendable and Salas is the champion. However, in other respects, it may have been better to wait.