They got complaints about people not able to enter, so they open up for more players. But due to schedule issues they have to restrict to Top 8, so they get more crap.
Honestly guys, it'll be tough but worth it. At least that's my point of view. While I too would like a bigger top cut, consider the time and budgetary issues. I for one know that the location hired is far from cheap, and letting the tournament end by midnight will make it hard for people to get home, the last trains to certain parts of Holland depart at 30 past Midnight from Utrecht.
This coming from someone who lives in the city itself.