World Series of Poker (WSOP) Hub
Welcome to your one‑stop page for everything about the World Series of Poker. Whether you want the newest champs, crazy stories from the Rio (and now the Horseshoe), or deep dives into poker history, you’ll find it here.
WSOP Signs Multi-Year ESPN Deal as Main Event Returns to Primetime
ESPN will broadcast the WSOP Main Event live for the first time since 2020, with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions handling coverage.
What Fertitta Buying Caesars Means for WSOP and Online Poker
A $7 billion deal that could reshape poker’s physical and digital infrastructure.
WSOP Europe Prague 2026: Complete Guide With GGPoker Satellite Path
The largest guaranteed prize pool in European live poker history, with a satellite path starting at $0.50.
WSOP Circuit Montevideo 2026: Qualify on GGPoker from $5, Win a Trip to the Bahamas
GGPoker satellites from $5 could put you in a gold ring event with a $5,000 Bahamas bonus attached.
Reactions to WSOP Changes from Poker’s Biggest Names
The World Series of Poker unveiled its 2026 schedule on February 16, and poker’s biggest names have now weighed in on the major changes.
WSOP Main Event 2026 Changes: What you Need to Know
No return to November Nine-style waits, but there are planned delays to the final table and free WSOP coverage on the cards
Daniel Negreanu’s Hunt for Bracelet Number Eight: 40-Event WSOP 2026 Plan
Daniel Negreanu announced his 2026 WSOP schedule with 40 bracelet events. The seven-time champion targets his eighth bracelet across mixed games, PLO, and NLHE tournaments running May 26 to July 15.
WSOP 2026 Schedule Released: What You Need to Know
WSOP 2026 schedule announced with 100 bracelet events May 26 to July 15 in Las Vegas. Main Event returns to delayed final table format. New $550 Mini Mystery Millions kicks off the series.
Sandro Carucci Wins WSOP Circuit Marrakech Main Event
WSOP Circuit Marrakech 2026 ends with a bang, as Sandro Carucci claims the title
Winston Djonli Wins WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event for $232K
Texas grinder Winston Djonli won the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event for $232,680, capping a two-month heater that has seen his earnings jump from $72K to over $453K.
WSOPC King’s Resort 2026: Vrakas shocks field, wins €164K
Greek player Georgios Vrakas defeats 691 opponents to win his first WSOPC ring and €164,000 at King’s Resort Rozvadov.
Michael Mizrachi Wins WSOP 2025 Main Event ($10M)
Michael Mizrachi has pulled off one of the greatest feats in poker history after eliminating his three opponents on the final day of the WSOP 2025 Main Event.
WSOP 2025 Final Table: Mizrachi & Wasnock Lead the Pack
The WSOP 2025 Main Event final table is set, paving the way for the nine remaining hopefuls to battle for the massive $10,000,000 winner’s prize.
Will Kassouf Kicked Out of WSOP 2025 After Main Event Exit
Poker’s most persistent nuisance, Will Kassouf, has been booted out of the World Series of Poker after repeatedly annoying the players at his table.
Khoi Le Nguyen Stuns Parents with $2.68M $50K SHR Win
Vietnam’s Khoi Le Nguyen scooped the $50k SHR last night for $2,686,913. Now, he says, he’ll have to tell his parents he plays poker!
WSOP 2025 Main Event Bubble Bursts as 522 Players Move into Day 5
Out of a starting field of 9,735 players, the WSOP 2025 Main Event has whittled down the number of challengers remaining to only 522 hopefuls.
WSOP 2025 Main Event Registration Closes with 9,735 Entries on the Board
The WSOP 2025 Main Event is officially the third largest ever after registration closed at the end of Day 1d with a total of 9,735 players having paid $10,000 for a seat.
Phil Hellmuth & Johnny Chan Reach WSOP Main Event Day 3
It was a day of spot the Main Event champion as day 2abc sported multiple former champs. Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan were among those who bagged a day 3 stack.
Phil Ivey Eliminated from the 2025 WSOP Main Event
Phil Ivey is out of the WSOP 2025 Main Event after the G.O.A.T. clashed with Joseph Cheong half way through Day 1d in a blind versus blind battle.
WSOP Main Event Round-Up: Michael Mizrachi Claims Day 1b Chip Lead
Day 38 of the WSOP 38 was predictably all about the $10,000 Main Event. Day 1b kicked off and by the end of registration we had 1,096 entries on the board.
Shaun Deeb Scoops Bracelet Number Seven with $3million Victory
Shaun Deeb bagged the biggest prize of his career last night, taking down the $100k PLO High Roller for almost $3million
Michael Wang Thrills Fans with Incredible Chip and a Chair Performance
Michael Wang pulled off one of the best saves in WSOP history as he came back from less than a single big blind to win the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship.
Moneymaker Busts with Full House as Main Event Kicks Off
Chris Moneymaker was among the early casualties as the 2025 WSOP Main Event got underway in Las Vegas last night
Aaron Kupin Emerges Victorious in WSOP 2025 $2,500 Mixed Big Bet
Aaron Kupin swept aside his rivals to seize victory in the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event, denying Daniel Negreanu an eighth bracelet.
Jesse Yaginuma Will Not Receive a Gold Bracelet Following Chip Dumping Investigation
WSOP organisers have decided to deny Jesse Yaginuma a prestigious bracelet after concluding that he and James Carroll engaged in collusion.
Ian Pelz Goes from $300 Hangover Bullet to $420k Bracelet
Ian Pelz only came back to the casino to pick up his car. He left three days later with $420,000 and WSOP gold!
Shiina Okamoto Goes Back-to-back in Ladies Championship
Shiina Okamoto completed remarkable back-to-back Ladies Championship wins last night in Vegas. The Japanese player banked $184,094 and a second WSOP gold.
WSOP 2025: Mizrachi Wins Record Fourth $50K PPC Title
Mike “The Grinder” Mizrachi won a historic fourth Poker Players Championship title last night, pocketing $1,331,322 for his record-breaking performance.
Hellmuth Busts Negreanu, Matusow Survives $50K PPC Bubble
There was old-school carnage at the World Series of Poker last night, as Phil Hellmuth KO’d Daniel Negreanu, then turned Poker Brat as he also bust out.
Brian Rast Pulls Off Amazing Escape to Win Seventh Bracelet
Brian Rast has come back from a single big bet to defeat Andrew Yeh and win the WSOP 2025 $10,000 Razz Championship for his seventh bracelet.
WSOP 2025 Day 23: Brian Rast Close to Seventh Bracelet
Brian Rast is on the brink of joining the exclusive seven bracelets club, returning tonight to take on Andrew Yeh in the $10K Razz Championship with a 3-1 chip deficit.
Veerachai Vongxaiburana Shows the Pros How it’s Done in WSOP 2025 $10,000 Big O Championship
Hobby player Veerachai Vongxaiburana has swept aside a field of hardened high-stakes pros to win the $10,000 Big O Championship and his maiden WSOP bracelet.
Daniel Negreanu Busts 250k Final Table as Bullets Fly
The biggest buy-in tournament of the entire WSOP resembled a $10 rebuy as multiple bullets and crazy bustouts dominated. Daniel Negreanu fell in ninth.
David “ODB” Baker Bags WSOP Seniors Bracelet
It was bracelet number four and a second-biggest lifetime cash for David “ODB” Baker last night after taking down the $5k Seniors High Roller.
João Vieira Victorious in WSOP 2025 $100,000 High Roller
Portugal’s João Vieira won his fourth WSOP bracelet after emerging victorious in the biggest event of the 2025 WSOP so far.
Philip Sternheimer Scoops PLO Hi-Lo Title After Extra Day
England’s Philip Sternheimer has bagged his maiden WSOP gold bracelet, seeing off a stacked final table to lift the PLO HiLO Championship title.
Renat Bohdanov Defies the Odds to Win Second WSOP Bracelet
Ukraine’s Renat Bahdanov has taken the top spot in $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em to bag his second WSOP bracelet and capture the top prize of $451,600.
Courtenay Williams Takes Down the Colossus for $542,540
Courtenay Williams has topped a monster field of 16,301 entries to win the $500 Colossus and his first WSOP bracelet.
WSOP 2025 Roundup – Scott Bohlman and Michael Lavin Win Second Bracelets
Scott Bohlman and Michael Lavin have won a second bracelet each, while Zachary Zaret and Aloisio Dourado picked up their first.
Fox Duo: Second Father-Son Pair to Win WSOP Gold Bracelets
Yosef Fox has won the WSOP 2025 $10,000 Mystery Bounty event for $729,333 to become part of the latest father-son WSOP bracelet winner duo.
Michael Wilklow Is the Latest WSOP Millionaire
Michael Wilklow has emerged as the winner of the $1,000 Mystery Millions event, becoming the latest newly minted WSOP millionaire as he collects his maiden bracelet.
Thomas Zanot Draws $1 Million Mystery Bounty at 2025 WSOP
Thomas Zanot has drawn the $1 million mystery bounty from the $1,000 Mystery Millions event, only two years after winning a $6.4 million pai gow jackpot!
David Shmuel Takes Down First Open Event at 2025 WSOP
David Shmuel is the first gold bracelet winner of an open in 2025 at the World Series of Poker, after taking down Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better.
Alex Foxen and Phil Ivey Clash at WSOP Heads-up Championship
There is no hiding place at the WSOP Heads-Up Championship, and last night saw Alex Foxen and Phil Ivey cross swords for a spot in the last 16.
Negreanu, Ivey and Hellmuth kick off WSOP campaigns
Boasting 35 bracelets between, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth all began their 2025 WSOP campaigns today.
Bet on the WSOP 2025: World Series of Poker Betting Markets
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Kevin Li Victorious in 2025 WSOP Tournament of Champions
Kevin Li is the first WSOP gold bracelet winner of the year after taking down the WSOP Tournament of Champions for $200,000.
WSOP Bans Electronic Devices and Launches WSOP+ App to Register for Events
WSOP organisers have announced a blanket ban on all phones and other electronic devices during the final three tables of any event this summer.
About the WSOP
Short history. The World Series of Poker began in 1970 at Binion’s Horseshoe with a single table of seven legends. Benny Binion crowned Johnny Moss the first “World Champion.”
Today the WSOP runs for seven weeks, hands out 100‑plus gold bracelets, and pays well over $300 million each summer.
How it works. Each tournament, Hold’em, Omaha, Stud, even Dealer’s Choice, is its own fight for a bracelet. Buy-ins range from $300 (Casino Employees) up to $250,000 (Super High Roller). Bust once and you’re out, except in “re-entry” events where you can fire again.
Why bracelets matter. A bracelet is poker’s Super Bowl ring. Phil Hellmuth leads with 17. Chris Moneymaker’s 2003 win sparked the online poker boom. The WSOP still changes lives every year.
WSOP 2025 Guide
Flagship Events Calendar
| Date (2025) | Event | Buy‑in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15-17 | Tournament of Champions | Freeroll | Bracelet/ring winners only |
| May 27 | Casino Employees NLH | $300 | Traditional opener |
| May 29 | Mystery Millions NLH | $1,000 | $1M bounty envelope |
| May 30 | Heads‑Up No‑Limit Hold’em Championship | $25,000 | 64‑player max |
| Jun 15 | Super High Roller NLH | $250,000 | Largest buy‑in |
| Jun 24 | Poker Players’ Championship | $50,000 | Mixed‑games |
| Jun 26 | Ladies NLH Championship | $10,000/$1,000 | Women only |
| Jul 02 | Main Event – Day 1A | $10,000 | 60K stack, 120‑min levels |
What’s New in 2025
- Mystery Millions $1k NLH: 5 Day 1 flights, $1 M top bounty
- Battle of the Ages $1k NLH: 50+ in Flight 1A, under-50 in 1B
- $5k Super Turbo Bounty NLH: one-day sprint.
- $3k T.O.R.S.E. Mixed: Triple-Draw replaces Limit Hold’em in HORSE rotation.
Records & Interesting Facts
Here are some standout numbers and milestones that shape WSOP history:
| Record | Holder | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Most bracelets | Phil Hellmuth | 17 |
| Biggest single cash | Antonio Esfandiari | $18,350,000 (2012) |
| Largest Main Event field | 10,112 players | 2024 |
| Youngest Main Event champ | Joe Cada | 21 yrs (2009) |
| Oldest Ever WSOP Main Event Player | Eugene Calden | 100 yrs |
| Most all-time money finishes (cashes) | Arkadiy Tsinis | 534 cashes |
| Most bracelets in one year | Puggy Pearson (1973), Phil Hellmuth (1993), Ted Forrest (1993), Phil Ivey (2002), Jeff Lisandro (2009), George Danzer (2014), Scott Seiver (2024) | 3 each |
WSOP 2024 News Archive
Relive every huge pot, shocking bust‑out, and bracelet victory from last summer; our full 2024 WSOP coverage is right here.
Top 10 Multiple Bracelet Winners
These legends have piled up more bracelets than anyone else. Here’s the leaderboard heading into the 2026 WSOP:
First‑Timer Tips ✈️
- 1Skip the lines – use the WSOP+ app.
Register and pay straight from your phone, then simply scan your QR at the kiosk. Add Luxon Pay to the app so you can buy in without hauling bricks of cash. - 2Pick up your player card early.
Badge collection opens at 8 am; grabbing it before noon saves you a 45‑minute queue. - 3Know the new phone rule.
All electronic devices are banned once an event reaches the final three tables, tell your rail and bring an analog watch if you run deep . - 4Bring two IDs and tax info.
A passport + driver’s license works best. Cashes of $5k+ trigger W‑9 (US) or W‑8BEN (non‑US) paperwork. - 5Plan your bankroll.
Buy‑ins now range from $300 to $250k; most mid‑stakes grinders fire 4–6 events plus satellites. Carry some cash for tips and food, even if you bankroll through Luxon. - 6Book a nearby room early.
Horseshoe & Paris sell out fast; Flamingo and LINQ are cheap backups within a 10‑minute walk. - 7Stay healthy.
Las Vegas is hot and bone‑dry; pack electrolyte tablets, sunscreen, and a light hoodie for the AC. Take every 20‑minute break to stretch and snack.
FAQs
What is the WSOP?
The biggest poker festival on earth – 100+ bracelet events every summer.
How much is the WSOP Main Event buy‑in?
$10,000.
Do I need to be 21 to play the WSOP?
Yes, to play live in Las Vegas.
Where can I watch the WSOP?
PokerGO streams most finals. ESPN airs Main Event highlights in July.
Can I play online from Nevada?
Yes. WSOP.com hosts online bracelet events and satellites.