WSOP 2015 in Las Vegas (Image: CardsChat.com exclusive)

Every time the World Series begins, I am reminded of why I play poker for a living. There is no better feeling than walking into the absolutely packed Rio with thousands of other hopefuls, knowing that at any point during the summer you can achieve greatness and wealth.

Most years that I’ve played at the WSOP, it takes me a few weeks into the series before I muster up a deep run, this year was different though.

Day 1’s