How were his expenses? Many were most likely paid for by the sponsors that give him endorsments. He would not receive ANY endorsements if he is not out there playing. Nor would he have made his deal with Playboy to market their joint products.

"In a 7000+ player field in a game of chance, it is foolish to risk anything unless your name is Ben Affleck"

Once again I am forced to agree with you . Unless a player has won a seat CHEAP then I feel that it is a $10,000 lottery, with some players having a VERY slight advantage. With many other $5k and $10k tournaments held around the world monthly it is probably a better idea to take a chance elsewhere (if someone is dying to try a $10k that is)