"The Ladies Deserve Their Day"
Player introductions are currently underway, but before our Tournament Director Robbie Thompson started with those, WSOP Media Director Nolan Dalla took the microphone.
"I have a few words," began Dalla. "There was some controversy this year," he continued, alluding to the entry of a few men in this event, done as a protest of having ladies-only events.
"I want you to know we will always support ladies poker events," said Dalla. "The WSOP will always support the ladies poker championship. The ladies deserve their day. Congratulations to you!"
Just a few more introductions, and cards will be in the air.