Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2715355_1 ( total_prize_pool VARCHAR, location VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the prize pool in New Orleans?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT total_prize_pool FROM table_2715355_1 WHERE location = "New Orleans"