Organizer’s of the World Series of Poker say early registrations for the WSOP Main Event, which starts July 5 at the Rio in Las Vegas, are coming in at a record pace. After a couple of years of decline in the field, the WSOP is gearing up for a big showing and has even increased the size of the Rio’s playing area by about 20 percent. This year there will be 377 tables and opening day play will be split over four days.

And you could be there, even without coming up with the $10,000 buy-in, thanks to the WSOP satellite event starting at Harrah’s Resort May 12, probably the last major satellite event available before the WSOP starts May 28.

The 16-event meet includes two chances to win seats at the WSOP Main Event. The winner of Event 11, a $1,000 + $150 Deep Stack No Limit tournament that starts May 22 wins a seat. But the real action starts May 27 when Event 16, a $1035 + $65 No Limit event begins. One $10,000 seat at the WSOP Main Event will be awarded for every 10 players in the tournament. A field of 100 means 10 seats.

Satellites for both events, as well as Event 4, a $1,000 + $100 Deep Stack, will be held for a few days prior to each event. Satellites for Event 16 are $115 + $25. So for just a $140 investment, you could be the next Chris Moneymaker.

Here’s a look at the satellite event schedule (after the jump):

May 12 Wed.    11am  Event 1   $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $115+$25 $1100 Event 4 Satellite

May 13 Thu.    11am Event 2   $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $115+$25 $1100 Event 4 Satellite

May 14 Fri.    11am  Event 3   $300+$40 No-Limit Hold’ Em   2-days

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $115+$25 $1100 Event 4 Satellite

May 15 Sat.    11am  Event 4   $1000+$100 NL DEEP STACK 3-days

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 16 Sun.    11am  Event 5   $500+$60 No-Limit Hold’ Em   2-days

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 17 Mon.    11am  Event 6   $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 18 Tue.    11am  Event 7   $300+$40 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 19 Wed.    11am  Event 8   $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 20 Thu.    11am  Event 9   $300+$40 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 21 Fri.    11am  Event 10  $500+$60 No-Limit Hold’ Em   2-days

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $225+$25 $2150 Event 11 Satellite

May 22 Sat.   11am  Event 11 $2000+$150 DEEP STACK MAIN 3-days

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $115+$25 $1100 Event 16 WSOP Satellite

May 23 Sun.   11am  Event 12 $500+$60 No-Limit Hold’ Em   2-days

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm     $115+$25 $1100 Event 16 WSOP Satellite

May 24 Mon.   11am  Event 13 $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm     $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $115+$25 $1100 Event 16 WSOP Satellite

May 25 Tues.    11am  Event 14 $300+$40 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $115+$25 $1100 Event 16 WSOP Satellite

May 26 Wed.   11am  Event 15 $200+$30 No-Limit Hold’ Em   1-day

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

7pm    $115+$25 $1100 Event 16 WSOP Satellite

May 27 Thu.    11am  Event 16 $1035+$65 WSOP LV Satellite 1-day

3pm    $200+$30 Second Chance Cash

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