people used to qualify all year long through the internet. some americans may have already qualified before the ban went into effect so there will still be a few going that route.
there is near zero chance of there being any amendments to what was passed last year. charles rangle introduced a bill but even he admits it is going nowhere. even if it were repealed tomorrow there would be far fewer entrants than the last 2 years just based on the fact that months have gone past with no american qualifying.
i'd say 3000 is a good guess.
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