There are a number of ways to qualify for the WSOP main event across all the major sites. The most direct and best option is through the big buy- in ($500+) tournaments that most of the bigger sites offer. These high-value satellites with a large number of seats on offer are more profitable than those with a smaller number of seats.

Tournaments that only pay one seat are particularly tough, as loose-aggressive players and calling stations tend to play more correctly as the field dwindles (though I think they do this accidentally rather than as a deliberate strategy). Double shootouts and other sit&go-style satellites are also less profitable, as they tend to filter good players to the top.

When choosing a satellite, it’s crucial to look at the structures and field sizes, as these factors will determine how you play.