Earlier this month, four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet-winner Mike Matusow called out the WSOP for allowing what he considered excessive late registration in bracelet events, most notably Day 2 registration in the 2021 WSOP Main Event. He argued it was unfair and harmed the prestige of the game, as well as favouring rich players.
In this article, poker strategy author and Unibet ambassador Dara O'Kearney uses data and analysis from his new book Endgame Poker Strategy: The ICM Book to weigh up the pros and cons of late registration.