Barry has already adamantly stated that he will not raise the entry fees, and will not lower the prize fund. The only solution is to set a date after the tournament that the players have to be paid by, and the players agree to that.
IMO, Barry should lower the Guaranteed added to $25,000 but Guarantee $50,000 added or even $75,000 added if certain criteria are met or BASED on.
#1. Full Field of 256 player
#2. The Gate brings in XXX Amount
#3. The Advertising / Sponsorships, Booth Revenues or sales reach XXX amount
#4. The PPV and or TV Rolayties reach XXX Amout
#5. The Kickbacks from the hotels and food service reach XXX Amount.
By doing this it would make the players sort of a partner in the event and it would be in there best interest to help promote the event in any way they could.
If I was doing this event and I was up against the obstacles Barry is that is exactly what I would do as it would be a WIN-WIN for all involved.