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Over a Thousand Players Unable to Get Paid Out in Colossus Event

The Colossus tournament has inspired a bit of controversy once again.

After the first-place prize sparked outrage for a lackluster $638,880 first-place prize — just 5.7% of the $11,187,000 prize pool – some players who finished in the money are irate that they're unable to collect their cash.

Beginning around 10 p.m., a huge line formed down the hallway of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Convention Center, one comprised of what looked to be about 200 players. An hour and a half passed and the line didn't seem to be making much progress.