In this week’s Calling the Clock we bring you news of the largest World Series of Poker Main Event since 2006, an ethics debate centred on Kristen Bicknell and Alex Foxen, and much more.

7,784 people entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event this year. It’s the second largest field since Jamie Gold won in 2006, 12-years ago, and up 9% YoY.

Players from 88 countries and every single American state contributed $10,000 to the cause, most donating, including 4,571 entrants on Day 1C, the highest single day Main Event field in history.

Those believing they are cavorting in some act of necrophilia each time they sit down to play poker are misinformed.