What start day should I request for the WSOP?

[2Tone]

Your analysis seems spot on to me. I'd imagine one day's rest would be best case scenario.

The only other consideration might seem kind of silly, because in reality of course there is no difference between being the first to bust out on 1A vs. 1D.

But I wonder if there isn't some purely psychological aspect of not wanting to literally be one of the first players out (time-wise at least) that might make 1A tighter vs. the illusion that you had already "outlasted" hundreds of players by starting on 1D that might make that day looser.

BTW, will you be applying for press credentials this year as well?

[Robbie Robb]

I agree TP - starting in Flight B or C would definitely be best. If I had the choice (and I'm hoping that I do get that choice), I would be ranking them C-B-A-D. The only real benefit to playing in Flight A is that you would have 3 days off to get in some side games. Of course, your hotel isn't covered in your package is it? Were you planning/is it necessary for you to be there from 1A even if you don't play until 1D? By the sounds of it, you were planning on being there since you mention seeing how a couple flights go first. (I know, it's been mentioned before when you're going down, but I'm far too lazy to search )

[Talking Poker]

I'll be there a couple of days ahead of time. The event I mentioned in my previous post is too fun to miss

I am staying at a couple of different places though, with a "move" on Saturday. So that's a bit of a reason to not want to play on Saturday.

Seems everyone agrees with my rankings so far, so that's probably what I'm gonna shoot for.

[Talking Poker]

Planning on it, yes. Can't miss the Media/Celebrity Event! IT's going to be hard to top Shannon Elizabeth (she topped Norm MacDonald), but I wonder who I'll get to sit next to this year???