WSOP Ante Only Event Receives ‘Much Love’

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The Ante Only event at the World Series of Poker has only been running since 2012 but it is quickly turning into one of the most popular formats at the series. PokerStars Team Pro Daniel Negreanu opted to take part in the event for the first time this year and he has nothing but great things to say about the event.

The event takes away the blinds that you would normally see in many other events and instead forces each player at the table to pay an ante. Then, the player directly to the left of the button has the choice to either fold or post the bring-in. The action starts from there with players able to bet as much as they like.
Take a look at why Negreanu and a selection of other players love the game enough to head to Twitter to share their feelings.

Ante only no limit holdem is 1000 times more fun and skillful than holdem with blinds. Everyone should try it you will love it

— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) June 24, 2014

Try this in your home game: everyone ante $1 with no blinds. First player left of the button can call $1, raise, or fold. Great way to learn

— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) June 24, 2014

If you want to improve your post flop skills. Taking out the blinds allows for more intricate decisions post flop. Have fun guys!

— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) June 24, 2014

End day one of $1500 Ante Only with 49,900 avg is 40k with 80 players left and 72 getting paid tomorrow. Love this game it’s so fun

— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) June 24, 2014

Ante Only NLH would make poker more FUN! Average player goes from folding 75% of the time to calling over 80%. Less watching more PLAYING!

— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) June 24, 2014

Wow that ante up tournament was fun. What a great format. I hope they run more of these.

— Kevin MacPhee (@KevinMacPhee) June 24, 2014

down to the final three tables in the #wsop ante only. really love this format, so many fun/bizarre decisions! #runitup

— Jason Somerville (@JasonSomerville) June 25, 2014

gotta say again just how much fun the ante only format is. @RealKidPoker and I might have to start an ante only poker tour! #nofoldemholdem

— Jason Somerville (@JasonSomerville) June 25, 2014

@RealKidPoker agree +1000000. So much more interesting. And way more fun

— David Williams (@dwpoker) June 24, 2014

The ante only event at the wsop is one of the best events. Very fun and people bust fast! Reg open til 8:15pm and already down to 250/650

— David Williams (@dwpoker) June 24, 2014

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