The WSOP - Schedule of Tournaments, Buy-in & Satellite Information. This page covers everything you need to know about the 2023 World Series of Poker, including the up-to-date schedule, information on how to enter and answers to FAQs.
Remember, there's more to the world's biggest poker series than just the Main Event. Our WSOP tournament schedule below features every event for 2023 and all the important information you need to know.
# | Event Title | Date | Duration | Buy-In |
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#1 | Event Title Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, May 30th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$500 |
#2 | Event Title High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, May 30th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$25,000 |
#3A | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Wed, May 31st 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#4 | Event Title Tournament of Champions | Date Wed, May 31st 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-Inn/a |
#5 | Event Title Dealers Choice 6-Handed | Date Wed, May 31st 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#3B | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Thu, Jun 1st 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#6 | Event Title Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Thu, Jun 1st 12:00 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$5,000 |
#7 | Event Title Limit Hold’em | Date Thu, Jun 1st 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#Online Event 1 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Triple Treys Summer Tip Off | Date Thu, Jun 1st 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$333 |
#3C | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight C | Date Fri, Jun 2nd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#8 | Event Title Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Date Fri, Jun 2nd 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$25,000 |
#9 | Event Title Seven Card Stud | Date Fri, Jun 2nd 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#3D | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight D | Date Sat, Jun 3rd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#10 | Event Title Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship | Date Sat, Jun 3rd 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#11 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Date Sun, Jun 4th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$600 |
#3 | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Sun, Jun 4th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#12 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | Date Sun, Jun 4th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$5,000 |
#Online Event 2 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Bankroll Builder | Date Sun, Jun 4th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$500 |
#Online Event 3 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Date Sun, Jun 4th 4:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#3 | Event Title Mystery Millions - No-Limit Hold’em - Day | Date 3 Mon, Jun 5th, TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#13 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack | Date Mon, Jun 5th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$600 |
#14 | Event Title Seven Card Stud Championship | Date Mon, Jun 5th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#15 | Event Title 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, Jun 6th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#16 | Event Title High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | Date Tue, Jun 6th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$25,000 |
#17 | Event Title Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Date Tue, Jun 6th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#Online Event 4 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Deepstack | Date Tue, Jun 6th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$600 |
#18A | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Wed, Jun 7th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$300 |
#19 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jun 7th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,500 |
#20 | Event Title Badugi | Date Wed, Jun 7th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#18B | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Thu, Jun 8th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$300 |
#21 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed | Date Thu, Jun 8th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#22 | Event Title Limit Hold’em Championship | Date Thu, Jun 8th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#18C | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Flight C | Date Fri, Jun 9th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$300 |
#23 | Event Title High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Date Fri, Jun 9th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$50,000 |
#24 | Event Title Razz | Date Fri, Jun 9th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#18D | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Flight D | Date Sat, Jun 10th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$300 |
#25 | Event Title Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | Date Sat, Jun 10th 2:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#26 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Date Sun, Jun 11th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$800 |
#18 | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Sun, Jun 11th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#27 | Event Title Eight Game Mix 6-Handed | Date Sun, Jun 11th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#Online Event 5 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em 8-Max | Date Sun, Jun 11th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$400 |
#18 | Event Title Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em - Day 3 | Date Mon, Jun 12th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#28 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | Date Mon, Jun 12th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#29 | Event Title High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Date Mon, Jun 12th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$100,000 |
#30 | Event Title Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw | Date Mon, Jun 12th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#31 | Event Title Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack | Date Tue, Jun 13th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$600 |
#32 | Event Title 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, Jun 13th 12:00 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#33 | Event Title Razz Championship | Date Tue, Jun 13th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#34 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Wed, Jun 14th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#35 | Event Title Secret Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jun 14th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#36 | Event Title Nine Game Mix | Date Wed, Jun 14th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#37 | Event Title No-Limit Holdem | Date Thu, Jun 15th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,000 |
#38 | Event Title Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship | Date Thu, Jun 15th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#39A | Event Title MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Fri, Jun 16th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#40 | Event Title Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Date Fri, Jun 16th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$250,000 |
#39B | Event Title MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Sat, Jun 17th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#41 | Event Title Big O | Date Sat, Jun 17th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#42 | Event Title 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Date Sun, Jun 18th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$800 |
#39 | Event Title MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Sun, Jun 18th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#43 | Event Title Poker Players Championship | Date Sun, Jun 18th 2:00 PM | Duration5 Days | Buy-In$50,000 |
#Online Event 6 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Turbo | Date Sun, Jun 18th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$500 |
#Online Event 7 | Event Title PLO 8-Max | Date Sun, Jun 18th 4:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$500 |
#44 | Event Title No-Limit Holdem | Date Mon, Jun 19th 10:00 AM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#39 | Event Title MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em - Day 3 | Date Mon, Jun 19th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#45 | Event Title Mixed Omaha Hi Lo | Date Mon, Jun 19th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#39 | Event Title MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Tue, Jun 20th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#46 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | Date Tue, Jun 20th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$500 |
#47 | Event Title H.O.R.S.E. | Date Tue, Jun 20th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#Online Event 8 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em High Roller | Date Tue, Jun 20th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$3,200 |
#48A | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Flight A | Date Wed, Jun 21st 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#49 | Event Title Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jun 21st 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#50 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | Date Wed, Jun 21st 2:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#48B | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Flight B | Date Thu, Jun 22nd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#51 | Event Title TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em | Date Thu, Jun 22nd 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#52 | Event Title Mixed Triple Draw Lowball | Date Thu, Jun 22nd 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,500 |
#Online Event 9 | Event Title PLO Championship | Date Thu, Jun 22nd 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#53A | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Fri, Jun 23rd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#48 | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Day 2 | Date Fri, Jun 23rd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#54 | Event Title H.O.R.S.E. Championship | Date Fri, Jun 23rd 2:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#53B | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Sat, Jun 24th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#48 | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Day 3 | Date Sat, Jun 24th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#55 | Event Title Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Date Sat, Jun 24th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#56 | Event Title SALUTE to Warriors - No-Limit Hold’em | Date Sun, Jun 25th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$500 |
#48 | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Day 4 | Date Sun, Jun 25th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#53 | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Sun, Jun 25th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#57 | Event Title High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Sun, Jun 25th 12:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$25,000 |
#58 | Event Title 6-Handed Limit Hold’em | Date Sun, Jun 25th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#Online Event 10 | Event Title No-Limit Ultra Deepstack | Date Sun, Jun 25th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$400 |
#48 | Event Title SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship - Final Day | Date Mon, Jun 26th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#59 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | Date Mon, Jun 26th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#53 | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Day 3 | Date Mon, Jun 26th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#60 | Event Title No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw | Date Mon, Jun 26th 2:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#61 | Event Title SUPER SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, Jun 27th 10:00 AM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#53 | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Day 4 | Date Tue, Jun 27th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#62 | Event Title Mixed No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Tue, Jun 27th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#63 | Event Title Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | Date Tue, Jun 27th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#Online Event 11 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Crazy 8’s | Date Tue, Jun 27th 4:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$888 |
#53 | Event Title MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Wed, Jun 28th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#64 | Event Title Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jun 28th 10:00 AM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$600 |
#65 | Event Title 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jun 28th 12:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$5,000 |
#66 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Date Wed, Jun 28th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#67 | Event Title LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Date Thu, Jun 29th 10:00 AM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#68 | Event Title Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Date Thu, Jun 29th 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#69 | Event Title No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | Date Thu, Jun 29th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#70A | Event Title COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Fri, Jun 30th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$400 |
#71 | Event Title HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Fri, Jun 30th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$50,000 |
#70B | Event Title COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Sat, Jul 1st 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$400 |
#72 | Event Title Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Date Sat, Jul 1st 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$10,000 |
#73 | Event Title Mixed Big Bet Event | Date Sat, Jul 1st 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,500 |
#74 | Event Title MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | Date Sun, Jul 2nd 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#70 | Event Title COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Sun, Jul 2nd 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#75 | Event Title Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | Date Sun, Jul 2nd 2:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#Online Event 12 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Date Sun, Jul 2nd 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$500 |
#70 | Event Title COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Mon, Jul 3rd TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#76A | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Flight A | Date Mon, Jul 3rd 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$10,000 |
#Online Event 13 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em High Roller Championship | Date Mon, Jul 3rd 3:30 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$5,300 |
#76B | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Flight B | Date Tue, Jul 4th 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$10,000 |
#76C | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Flight C | Date Wed, Jul 5th 12:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$10,000 |
#76D | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Flight D | Date Thu, Jul 6th 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$10,000 |
#Online Event 14 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Turbo | Date Thu, Jul 6th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$400 |
#77A | Event Title Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Fri, Jul 7th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$777 |
#76 | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Day 2A, 2B, 2C | Date Fri, Jul 7th 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#78 | Event Title BOUNTY Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Fri, Jul 7th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#77B | Event Title Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Sat, Jul 8th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$777 |
#76 | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Day 2D | Date Sat, Jul 8th 12:00 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#Online Event 15 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Date Sat, Jul 8th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#77C | Event Title Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em - Flight C | Date Sun, Jul 9th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$777 |
#76 | Event Title MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship - Days 3+ | Date Sun, Jul 9th 12:00 PM | Duration8 Days | Buy-Inn/a |
#Online Event 16 | Event Title Online Deepstack Championship | Date Sun, Jul 9th 4:30 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$600 |
#79 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em | Date Mon, Jul 10th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,500 |
#77 | Event Title Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Mon, Jul 10th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#80 | Event Title High Roller H.O.R.S.E. | Date Mon, Jul 10th 2:00 PM | Duration4 Days | Buy-In$25,000 |
#77 | Event Title Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Tues, Jul 11th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#81A | Event Title Ultra Stack - No-limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Tue, Jul 11th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$600 |
#82 | Event Title 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | Date Tue, Jul 11th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#Online Event 17 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em 6-Max Championship | Date Tue, Jul 11th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
#81B | Event Title Ultra Stack - No-limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Wed, Jul 12th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$600 |
#83 | Event Title Short Deck No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jul 12th 12:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#84 | Event Title HIGH ROLLER No-Limit Hold’em | Date Wed, Jul 12th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$50,000 |
#85 | Event Title SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em | Date Thu, Jul 13th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#81 | Event Title Ultra Stack - No-limit Hold’em - Day 2 | Date Thu, Jul 13th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#86 | Event Title Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Date Thu, Jul 13th 12:00 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$1,979 |
#87 | Event Title Mixed Omaha Hi Lo, Seven Card Stud Hi Lo | Date Thu, Jul 13th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$2,500 |
#81 | Event Title Ultra Stack - No-limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Fri, Jul 14th TBD | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#88A | Event Title The Closer - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight A | Date Fri, Jul 14th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,500 |
#89 | Event Title FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em Presented by GG Poker | Date Fri, Jul 14th 12:00 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#90 | Event Title 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Date Fri, Jul 14th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#88B | Event Title The Closer - No-Limit Hold’em - Flight B | Date Sat, Jul 15th 10:00 AM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$1,500 |
#91 | Event Title H.O.R.S.E. | Date Sat, Jul 15th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$3,000 |
#Online Event 18 | Event Title Freezeout Championship | Date Sat, Jul 15th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$2,000 |
#92 | Event Title Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | Date Sun, Jul 16th 10:00 AM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$1,000 |
#88 | Event Title The Closer - No-Limit Hold’em - Final Day | Date Sun, Jul 16th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-Inn/a |
#93 | Event Title Short Deck No-Limit Hold’em | Date Sun, Jul 16th 2:00 PM | Duration3 Days | Buy-In$10,000 |
#Online Event 19 | Event Title NL Hold’em Summer Saver | Date Sun, Jul 16th 3:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$500 |
#Online Event 20 | Event Title No-Limit Hold’em Lucky 7’s | Date Sun, Jul 16th 4:30 PM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$777 |
#94 | Event Title 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Date Mon, Jul 17th 12:00 PM | Duration2 Days | Buy-In$5,000 |
#95 | Event Title Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | Date Tue, Jul 18th 10:00 AM | Duration1 Day | Buy-In$1,000 |
Anyone over the age of 21 can enter the World Series of Poker! See below to find out how.
By winning a series of online tournaments, or even a single satellite tournament, you can make your way to Las Vegas for next to nothing.
With some buy-ins starting from as low as $2, you’ll normally have to advance through three or four stages before claiming a WSOP seat.
Alternatively, you can buy-in for a greater amount at a later stage of the qualifying tournament.
Sites hosting online satellites include WSOP.com and GG Poker (non-US).
Note: Main Event entry is often received in cash, it is your responsibility to buy into the Main Event.
Poker rooms and land-based casinos all over America, Canada and even Europe will be teaming up with WSOP to host local qualifying events.
These qualifying tournaments will likely take longer and have higher buy-ins than online satellites – but are still a viable option for players looking to grab a seat at the WSOP.
Don't want to play your way to Vegas? Got $10,000 lying around? Bring it to Vegas and buy directly in to the WSOP 2023 Main Event. Saving yourself from burnout and tiredness so that you've got a clear mind when it comes to showtime.
Short on funds this year? No fear, you can enter a live satellite in Las Vegas.
The WSOP hosts daily tournaments with buy-ins that come in way under the $10,000 Main Event cost. Players earn tournament chips that can be used in any of the WSOP 2023 gold bracelet tournaments.
Following WSOP 2020, which featured an altered format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WSOP 2021 saw the tournament return to normal with a full schedule of 88 live events, plus a further 11 online events.
Following WSOP 2020, which featured an altered format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WSOP 2021 saw the tournament return to normal with a full schedule of 88 live events, plus a further 11 online events.
German Koray Aldemir was the Main Event winner, beating George Holmes at the final table to take the $8,000,000 first prize.
A virtual unknown prior to the tournament, finalist Holmes was dubbed a “Home Game Hero” by many, as the father of two from Alpharetta, Georgia was mainly a recreational player prior to entering.
Originally scheduled to begin on May 26th at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, WSOP 2020 was initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, WSOP launched the 2020 World Series of Poker Online, hosted between WSOP.com and GGPoker, which started in July and finished in September – with Stoyan Madanzhiev the overall winner.
Originally scheduled to begin on May 26th at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, WSOP 2020 was initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, WSOP launched the 2020 World Series of Poker Online, hosted between WSOP.com and GGPoker, which started in July and finished in September – with Stoyan Madanzhiev the overall winner.
The following November it was then announced the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event would still be held – with play beginning online in November for international players and December for American players.
Once both tournaments reached the final nine players, final tables were held live in the Czech Republic for international players, and at the Rio for American players.
The winners of both final tables, Damian Salas and Joseph Hebert, then met in a heads-up match at the Rio on January 3rd to determine the champion – with Salas winning.
The winner of the 2019 WSOP Main Event was Iranian-German poker player Hossein Ensan, who won a staggering $10,000,000. That's $1,200,000 more than John Cynn won the previous year, and the most Ensan has ever won by over $9,000,000. Ensan eliminated runner-up Dario Sammartino after a four-hour Heads-up play which lasted 101 hands. The final hand that led him to victory was a pair of kings. This was the largest WSOP Main Event since 2006, and the second largest of all time, with 8,569 players.
The winner of the 2019 WSOP Main Event was Iranian-German poker player Hossein Ensan, who won a staggering $10,000,000. That's $1,200,000 more than John Cynn won the previous year, and the most Ensan has ever won by over $9,000,000. Ensan eliminated runner-up Dario Sammartino after a four-hour Heads-up play which lasted 101 hands. The final hand that led him to victory was a pair of kings. This was the largest WSOP Main Event since 2006, and the second largest of all time, with 8,569 players.
After a battle that lasted over 10 hours, John Cynn was declared the winner of the 2018 WSOP Main Event, beating Tony Miles to the coveted title. Scooping up the $8.8 million prize money, it was clear that it had been a game for the ages, with multiple records set during the event. Having entered the tournament with career earnings of under $1 million, it's safe to say that Cynn has really stepped up his game.
After a battle that lasted over 10 hours, John Cynn was declared the winner of the 2018 WSOP Main Event, beating Tony Miles to the coveted title. Scooping up the $8.8 million prize money, it was clear that it had been a game for the ages, with multiple records set during the event. Having entered the tournament with career earnings of under $1 million, it's safe to say that Cynn has really stepped up his game.
Hailing from Brigantine, New Jersey, Scott Blumstein took this year's WSOP Main Event bracelet. This win saw Blumstein take home a huge $8,150,000, almost a whole 150K more than last year, after beating a staggering 7,221 players to the prize pool. Blumstein's win was one for the underdogs, similarly unknown like the 2016 winner. Overall, 1,084 players took home winnings from the Main Event.
Hailing from Brigantine, New Jersey, Scott Blumstein took this year's WSOP Main Event bracelet. This win saw Blumstein take home a huge $8,150,000, almost a whole 150K more than last year, after beating a staggering 7,221 players to the prize pool. Blumstein's win was one for the underdogs, similarly unknown like the 2016 winner. Overall, 1,084 players took home winnings from the Main Event.
The 2016 World Series of Poker saw Qui place number one spot from a potential 6,737 players, a few hundred more than the previous year. Nguyen won the Main Event by heads-up against Gordon Vayo on the final table and walked away with $8,005,310. The top 1,011 players finished in the money this year and saw Vayo take second place with Cliff Josephy coming in third.
The 2016 World Series of Poker saw Qui place number one spot from a potential 6,737 players, a few hundred more than the previous year. Nguyen won the Main Event by heads-up against Gordon Vayo on the final table and walked away with $8,005,310. The top 1,011 players finished in the money this year and saw Vayo take second place with Cliff Josephy coming in third.
The 46th annual WSOP event took place in 2015, and it was held at Vegas's famous Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino (just like all the WSOP tournaments in the past 9 years). The event drew 6,420 players, creating a prize pool of a whopping $60,348,000. The top 1,000 players won some money, with all the final table players bringing home at least $1 million each. Joe McKeehen, the first-place winner, won $7,683,346. The second-place winner was Joshua Beckley and he won $4,470,896.
The 46th annual WSOP event took place in 2015, and it was held at Vegas's famous Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino (just like all the WSOP tournaments in the past 9 years). The event drew 6,420 players, creating a prize pool of a whopping $60,348,000. The top 1,000 players won some money, with all the final table players bringing home at least $1 million each. Joe McKeehen, the first-place winner, won $7,683,346. The second-place winner was Joshua Beckley and he won $4,470,896.
Once again held at Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the 2014 WSOP tournament had 6,683 entrants and a prize pool of $62,820,200. The first person who got out at the final table (also known as the ninth-place winner) was Mark Newhouse, and he brought home $730,725. The second-place winner was Felix Stephensen, and he brought home $5,147,911. Martin Jacobson placed first and brought home a cool $10 million.
Once again held at Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the 2014 WSOP tournament had 6,683 entrants and a prize pool of $62,820,200. The first person who got out at the final table (also known as the ninth-place winner) was Mark Newhouse, and he brought home $730,725. The second-place winner was Felix Stephensen, and he brought home $5,147,911. Martin Jacobson placed first and brought home a cool $10 million.
The 2013 WSOP tournament had 6,352 entrants and a prize pool of $59,708,800. The first-place winner, who was Ryan Riess (also known as "Reiss the Beast"), won $8,359,531. Jay Farber was the second-place winner and he netted himself a prize of $5,174,357. The tournament was held at Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 2013 WSOP tournament had 6,352 entrants and a prize pool of $59,708,800. The first-place winner, who was Ryan Riess (also known as "Reiss the Beast"), won $8,359,531. Jay Farber was the second-place winner and he netted himself a prize of $5,174,357. The tournament was held at Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 43rd annual WSOP event took place at Vegas's Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in 2012. In this tournament, a prize pool of $62,021,200 was created with 6,598 entrants. Everyone who placed in the top 666 won some money. The top nine players brought home at least $750,000. The second-place winner, Jesse Sylvia, won $5,295,149, and the first-place winner, Greg Merson, won $8,531,853.
The 43rd annual WSOP event took place at Vegas's Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in 2012. In this tournament, a prize pool of $62,021,200 was created with 6,598 entrants. Everyone who placed in the top 666 won some money. The top nine players brought home at least $750,000. The second-place winner, Jesse Sylvia, won $5,295,149, and the first-place winner, Greg Merson, won $8,531,853.
Hosted by Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the 2011 WSOP tournament attracted 6,865 entrants and a prize pool of $64,531,000 was put together. The first-place winner, Pius Heinz, got to bring home a good chunk of the prize. More specifically, he won $8,715,638. Martin Staszko, the second-place winner, made a pretty penny, too. In other words, he won $5,433,086.
Hosted by Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the 2011 WSOP tournament attracted 6,865 entrants and a prize pool of $64,531,000 was put together. The first-place winner, Pius Heinz, got to bring home a good chunk of the prize. More specifically, he won $8,715,638. Martin Staszko, the second-place winner, made a pretty penny, too. In other words, he won $5,433,086.
With three WSOP bracelets and more than $14 million in poker tournament winnings, Jonathan Duhamel is a force to be reckoned with. In 2010 he nailed his opponents with a final hand of an Ace of spades and a Jack of hearts, beating out more than 7,000 players - the largest number of participants since 2006.
With three WSOP bracelets and more than $14 million in poker tournament winnings, Jonathan Duhamel is a force to be reckoned with. In 2010 he nailed his opponents with a final hand of an Ace of spades and a Jack of hearts, beating out more than 7,000 players - the largest number of participants since 2006.
Joe Cada represented a return to seasoned professionals winning the grand prize. Joe scooped the $8.5 million winnings with a pair of 9s, but currently holds 4 WSOP bracelets and has won in excess of $10 million in tournament cashes. His prize remained on par with 2007 and 2008's prize pool, but failed to reach the stunning highs of 2006.
Joe Cada represented a return to seasoned professionals winning the grand prize. Joe scooped the $8.5 million winnings with a pair of 9s, but currently holds 4 WSOP bracelets and has won in excess of $10 million in tournament cashes. His prize remained on par with 2007 and 2008's prize pool, but failed to reach the stunning highs of 2006.
“Isser” landed a win of more than 9 million dollars thanks to a final hand of an Ace of diamonds and a 5 of spades. The 22-year-old poker player beat 6,844 players to do so, and became the youngest Main Event winner, stealing Phil Hellmuth's record who won in 1989 at the age of 24. He's won another $300,000+ since then but hasn't secured any more WSOP bracelets.
“Isser” landed a win of more than 9 million dollars thanks to a final hand of an Ace of diamonds and a 5 of spades. The 22-year-old poker player beat 6,844 players to do so, and became the youngest Main Event winner, stealing Phil Hellmuth's record who won in 1989 at the age of 24. He's won another $300,000+ since then but hasn't secured any more WSOP bracelets.
Jerry Yang, who took home the grand prize with a pair of 8s, was one of over 6,000 players who got in on the action in 2007. At just over 8 million dollars, his winnings were much smaller than what Gold won the previous year. This remains The Shadow's only win of significance and the source of his sole WSOP bracelet.
Jerry Yang, who took home the grand prize with a pair of 8s, was one of over 6,000 players who got in on the action in 2007. At just over 8 million dollars, his winnings were much smaller than what Gold won the previous year. This remains The Shadow's only win of significance and the source of his sole WSOP bracelet.
Perhaps it's appropriate that a player named Jamie Gold won what was, and continues to be, the largest prize of any WSOP Main Event. Competing against close to 9,000 competitors, Gold secured the big money with a hand comprised of a Queen of spades and a 9 of clubs. It remains his only significant tournament win, and he's never won any other WSOP bracelets.
Perhaps it's appropriate that a player named Jamie Gold won what was, and continues to be, the largest prize of any WSOP Main Event. Competing against close to 9,000 competitors, Gold secured the big money with a hand comprised of a Queen of spades and a 9 of clubs. It remains his only significant tournament win, and he's never won any other WSOP bracelets.
The number of participants in 2005 was more than double that of 2004. The prize pool also more than doubled, with over $50 million to play for. This was the first year in which the WSOP moved to the Rio All-Suites Casino and Hotel after the tournament was acquired by Harrah's in 2004. Joe Hachem, the first Australian player to win the Main Event, took home $7.5 million thanks to a 7 of clubs and a 3 of spades.
The number of participants in 2005 was more than double that of 2004. The prize pool also more than doubled, with over $50 million to play for. This was the first year in which the WSOP moved to the Rio All-Suites Casino and Hotel after the tournament was acquired by Harrah's in 2004. Joe Hachem, the first Australian player to win the Main Event, took home $7.5 million thanks to a 7 of clubs and a 3 of spades.
The number of Main Event competitors was more than double that of the previous year, with more than 2,500 players in the mix and a huge prize pool of close to $25 million. Greg Raymer, or Fossilman, landed a $5 million jackpot with a pocket pair of 8s. This is his only WSOP bracelet win.
The number of Main Event competitors was more than double that of the previous year, with more than 2,500 players in the mix and a huge prize pool of close to $25 million. Greg Raymer, or Fossilman, landed a $5 million jackpot with a pocket pair of 8s. This is his only WSOP bracelet win.
As the first WSOP Main Event winner who qualified via an online poker site, the appropriately named Moneymaker took home $2.5 million with a final hand of a 5 of diamonds and a 4 of spades. It's ironic that such a mediocre hand saw him triumph over more than 800 competitors. Moneymaker doesn't have many tournament wins except for this one, but remains an important figure to online players.
As the first WSOP Main Event winner who qualified via an online poker site, the appropriately named Moneymaker took home $2.5 million with a final hand of a 5 of diamonds and a 4 of spades. It's ironic that such a mediocre hand saw him triumph over more than 800 competitors. Moneymaker doesn't have many tournament wins except for this one, but remains an important figure to online players.
The year 2002 saw the grand prize associated with the WSOP Main Event rise yet again. Robert Varkonyi scooped the $2 million prize with a Queen of diamonds and a 10 of spades, beating out 630 other players along the way. It remains his only WSOP bracelet win. He never made much of a splash in the tournament scene afterwards, but given the size of his Main Event prize, we're sure he doesn't mind.
The year 2002 saw the grand prize associated with the WSOP Main Event rise yet again. Robert Varkonyi scooped the $2 million prize with a Queen of diamonds and a 10 of spades, beating out 630 other players along the way. It remains his only WSOP bracelet win. He never made much of a splash in the tournament scene afterwards, but given the size of his Main Event prize, we're sure he doesn't mind.
A record was broken in 2001 when Mortensen, known as El Matador, became the only player of South American descent to ever win the WSOP Main Event. He picked a fine year to do it, seeing off more than 600 participants and taking home $1.5 million. Since then, he's more than doubled that figure, gaining over $3 million in tournament winnings.
A record was broken in 2001 when Mortensen, known as El Matador, became the only player of South American descent to ever win the WSOP Main Event. He picked a fine year to do it, seeing off more than 600 participants and taking home $1.5 million. Since then, he's more than doubled that figure, gaining over $3 million in tournament winnings.
2000 saw Chris Ferguson triumph over more than 500 players to scoop the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The grand prize of $1.5 million marked the first time that the winnings associated with the Main Event had risen in 9 years. Chris Ferguson has since racked up more than $5 million worth of tournament wins and an impressive 6 WSOP bracelets.
2000 saw Chris Ferguson triumph over more than 500 players to scoop the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The grand prize of $1.5 million marked the first time that the winnings associated with the Main Event had risen in 9 years. Chris Ferguson has since racked up more than $5 million worth of tournament wins and an impressive 6 WSOP bracelets.
The final WSOP Main Event of the 90s was one to remember: 1999's big game saw an Irish businessman named Noel Furlong take the big prize with a pair of fives. It would turn out to be his only WSOP bracelet and the only significant tournament win he's had to date. It's perhaps no coincidence that his triumph over established pros would be accompanied by a sharp rise in the number of participants and a larger prize pool the following year.
The final WSOP Main Event of the 90s was one to remember: 1999's big game saw an Irish businessman named Noel Furlong take the big prize with a pair of fives. It would turn out to be his only WSOP bracelet and the only significant tournament win he's had to date. It's perhaps no coincidence that his triumph over established pros would be accompanied by a sharp rise in the number of participants and a larger prize pool the following year.
In 1998, The Train (or The Prince of Poker) took home a million-dollar prize thanks to a Jack of diamonds and a 9 of clubs. This accounts for one of his five WSOP bracelets and just a fraction of his $6 million total tournament winnings. Nguyen beat out more than 300 players to take home the grand prize.
In 1998, The Train (or The Prince of Poker) took home a million-dollar prize thanks to a Jack of diamonds and a 9 of clubs. This accounts for one of his five WSOP bracelets and just a fraction of his $6 million total tournament winnings. Nguyen beat out more than 300 players to take home the grand prize.
After more than 15 years without a top 3 finish in the WSOP Main Event, 1997 saw Stuey take home the grand prize for a third time. He is one of just two people to win the Main Event three times (the other being Johnny Moss). Stu Ungar is regarded by many as the greatest Texas Hold ‘Em player of all time. He clinched the million-dollar prize with an Ace of hearts and a 4 of clubs.
After more than 15 years without a top 3 finish in the WSOP Main Event, 1997 saw Stuey take home the grand prize for a third time. He is one of just two people to win the Main Event three times (the other being Johnny Moss). Stu Ungar is regarded by many as the greatest Texas Hold ‘Em player of all time. He clinched the million-dollar prize with an Ace of hearts and a 4 of clubs.
One of the most interesting facts about the 1996 Main Event is that Huck Seed's winning hand – 9 and 8 of diamonds – is exactly the same as the one Dan Harrington won the 1995 tournament with. Huck now has 4 WSOP bracelets and has won more than $2 million in his professional career. He saw off Bruce Van Horn, John Bonetti, and close to 300 other players in the WSOP Main Event.
One of the most interesting facts about the 1996 Main Event is that Huck Seed's winning hand – 9 and 8 of diamonds – is exactly the same as the one Dan Harrington won the 1995 tournament with. Huck now has 4 WSOP bracelets and has won more than $2 million in his professional career. He saw off Bruce Van Horn, John Bonetti, and close to 300 other players in the WSOP Main Event.
Action Dan took home the grand prize at the 1995 WSOP Main Event thanks to a 9 and 8 of diamonds, providing a big spark to a professional career that's seen him rack up more than 6 million dollars in tournament wins. He also added another WSOP bracelet to his Main Event win, so he now has one for each wrist!
Action Dan took home the grand prize at the 1995 WSOP Main Event thanks to a 9 and 8 of diamonds, providing a big spark to a professional career that's seen him rack up more than 6 million dollars in tournament wins. He also added another WSOP bracelet to his Main Event win, so he now has one for each wrist!
Scoring the $1 million prize with a King of spades and an 8 of hearts, this marks Russ Hamilton's only WSOP bracelet and the biggest win of his career. The Main Event prize in 1994 also included Hamilton's body weight in silver! Since then Hamilton has, however, added another quarter of a million to his professional poker winnings. He also served as a consultant with Ultimate Bet immediately after winning the WSOP Main Event.
Scoring the $1 million prize with a King of spades and an 8 of hearts, this marks Russ Hamilton's only WSOP bracelet and the biggest win of his career. The Main Event prize in 1994 also included Hamilton's body weight in silver! Since then Hamilton has, however, added another quarter of a million to his professional poker winnings. He also served as a consultant with Ultimate Bet immediately after winning the WSOP Main Event.
With the Main Event on the upswing in 1993 – 30 more players than last year and another $300,000 in the prize pool – Jim Bechtel faced stiff competition to land a $1 million grand prize. He won with a Jack and 6 of spades. Since then he's won another WSOP bracelet and has almost doubled the value of his winnings playing professional poker.
With the Main Event on the upswing in 1993 – 30 more players than last year and another $300,000 in the prize pool – Jim Bechtel faced stiff competition to land a $1 million grand prize. He won with a Jack and 6 of spades. Since then he's won another WSOP bracelet and has almost doubled the value of his winnings playing professional poker.
Armed with just an 8 of hearts and a 4 of clubs, some daring play from Dastmalchi resulted in him taking home the second $1 million prize awarded at the WSOP Main Event. Since then, Hamid has earned another $600,000+ and a couple of additional WSOP bracelets, but didn't manage to place highly in the Main Event again.
Armed with just an 8 of hearts and a 4 of clubs, some daring play from Dastmalchi resulted in him taking home the second $1 million prize awarded at the WSOP Main Event. Since then, Hamid has earned another $600,000+ and a couple of additional WSOP bracelets, but didn't manage to place highly in the Main Event again.
In 1991, the grand prize of the WSOP Main Event reached 1 million dollars for the first time. It remained at this level throughout the rest of the ‘90s. Daugherty took home the big money thanks to a King and Jack of spades. This remains his only significant tournament win, and only WSOP bracelet.
In 1991, the grand prize of the WSOP Main Event reached 1 million dollars for the first time. It remained at this level throughout the rest of the ‘90s. Daugherty took home the big money thanks to a King and Jack of spades. This remains his only significant tournament win, and only WSOP bracelet.
The first Main Event of the 1990s saw the Iranian-British Matloubi outlast close to 200 players for a grand prize of more than $800,000. He was able to do this with a fairly modest hand – pocket sixes. It remains his only WSOP Main Event win, but he has since made more than 6 million dollars playing poker professionally.
The first Main Event of the 1990s saw the Iranian-British Matloubi outlast close to 200 players for a grand prize of more than $800,000. He was able to do this with a fairly modest hand – pocket sixes. It remains his only WSOP Main Event win, but he has since made more than 6 million dollars playing poker professionally.
A true star of professional poker, 1989 remains The Poker Brat's only Main Event win. He won the European Main Event as recently as 2012, however, and holds a world record with his 15 WSOP bracelets. He's also won more than 14 million dollars in his professional career! In 1989, he had a pocket pair of 9s to thank for taking home the first Main Event prize to top three quarters of a million dollars.
A true star of professional poker, 1989 remains The Poker Brat's only Main Event win. He won the European Main Event as recently as 2012, however, and holds a world record with his 15 WSOP bracelets. He's also won more than 14 million dollars in his professional career! In 1989, he had a pocket pair of 9s to thank for taking home the first Main Event prize to top three quarters of a million dollars.
More players competed in this Main Event than ever before. Chan took home his second (and back to back) championship win. This meant he won in excess of a million dollars in just a couple of years. He would go on to quadruple that figure in his professional poker career. His winning hand was a Jack and 9 of clubs.
More players competed in this Main Event than ever before. Chan took home his second (and back to back) championship win. This meant he won in excess of a million dollars in just a couple of years. He would go on to quadruple that figure in his professional poker career. His winning hand was a Jack and 9 of clubs.
The Main Event was starting to bounce back in 1987, with more players and a larger grand prize. Johnny Chan, also known as the Orient Express, took home more than $600,000 with an Ace of spades and a 9 of clubs. He beat out Frank Henderson and Bob Ciaffone to score his first, but not his last, Main Event win, and now boasts 10 WSOP bracelets.
The Main Event was starting to bounce back in 1987, with more players and a larger grand prize. Johnny Chan, also known as the Orient Express, took home more than $600,000 with an Ace of spades and a 9 of clubs. He beat out Frank Henderson and Bob Ciaffone to score his first, but not his last, Main Event win, and now boasts 10 WSOP bracelets.
The WSOP slowed down a little in the late ‘80s - the number of players in the Main Event remained fairly stagnant and Johnston's prize was down more than $100,000 from the previous year. Still, Johnston took home more than half a million dollars thanks to an Ace of spades and 10 of hearts. Johnston went on to win a total of 5 WSOP bracelets and more than 2.25 million dollars in his career.
The WSOP slowed down a little in the late ‘80s - the number of players in the Main Event remained fairly stagnant and Johnston's prize was down more than $100,000 from the previous year. Still, Johnston took home more than half a million dollars thanks to an Ace of spades and 10 of hearts. Johnston went on to win a total of 5 WSOP bracelets and more than 2.25 million dollars in his career.
A pocket pair of 3s might not seem like the greatest hand in the world, but it was enough for Bill Smith to clinch the 1985 Main Event. This was his only major WSOP win and, with the exception of other minor winnings, the only real cash Smith ever made in big-name poker tournaments.
A pocket pair of 3s might not seem like the greatest hand in the world, but it was enough for Bill Smith to clinch the 1985 Main Event. This was his only major WSOP win and, with the exception of other minor winnings, the only real cash Smith ever made in big-name poker tournaments.
Jack Keller, also known as the Gentleman, scored $660,000 in the WSOP Main Event with a pair of 10s. This was Keller's only Main Event win, but he racked up more than 2 million dollars in total tournament winnings and snagged himself a couple of additional WSOP bracelets along the way.
Jack Keller, also known as the Gentleman, scored $660,000 in the WSOP Main Event with a pair of 10s. This was Keller's only Main Event win, but he racked up more than 2 million dollars in total tournament winnings and snagged himself a couple of additional WSOP bracelets along the way.
Grand Rapids Tom, as McEvoy is sometimes known, scored the grand prize in the 1983 Main Event with a pair of Queens. A regular on the WSOP circuit, Tom landed 4 bracelets (and well over a million dollars) in his career but this marked his only Main Event win. Even so, he's a member of the Poker Hall of Fame! You'll also notice a familiar name, Doyle Brunson, appear in the top 3 once again.
Grand Rapids Tom, as McEvoy is sometimes known, scored the grand prize in the 1983 Main Event with a pair of Queens. A regular on the WSOP circuit, Tom landed 4 bracelets (and well over a million dollars) in his career but this marked his only Main Event win. Even so, he's a member of the Poker Hall of Fame! You'll also notice a familiar name, Doyle Brunson, appear in the top 3 once again.
Landing the first grand prize totalling more than half a million dollars, Jack Straus landed his big win with an Ace of hearts and a 10 of spades. This was the player known as Treetop's only major tournament win, but he was able to secure another WSOP bracelet in his career. 1982 also marked the first time the number of players competing in the Main Event exceeded 100 players.
Landing the first grand prize totalling more than half a million dollars, Jack Straus landed his big win with an Ace of hearts and a 10 of spades. This was the player known as Treetop's only major tournament win, but he was able to secure another WSOP bracelet in his career. 1982 also marked the first time the number of players competing in the Main Event exceeded 100 players.
Another year, another WSOP Main Event victory for Stu! Also known as The Kid, Stu took the grand prize with a great hand of Ace and Queen, suited in hearts. The grand prize was roughly the same as in 1980, giving Stu winnings of almost three quarters of a million dollars in just two years! This marked Stu's last top finish at the Main Event for more than a decade but, as we'll see later, it would not be the end of his story.
Another year, another WSOP Main Event victory for Stu! Also known as The Kid, Stu took the grand prize with a great hand of Ace and Queen, suited in hearts. The grand prize was roughly the same as in 1980, giving Stu winnings of almost three quarters of a million dollars in just two years! This marked Stu's last top finish at the Main Event for more than a decade but, as we'll see later, it would not be the end of his story.
1980 marked Stu Ungar's first, but certainly not last, Main Event win at the WSOP. With a hand of 5 and 4, both spades, he took home a huge $365,000 prize. Ungar was just 26 years old at the time of his victory, making him the youngest Main Event winner in history at the time (and for some time afterwards). This year also saw Doyle Brunson come in 2nd place, his third top 2 finish in the five tournaments held between 1976 and 1980.
1980 marked Stu Ungar's first, but certainly not last, Main Event win at the WSOP. With a hand of 5 and 4, both spades, he took home a huge $365,000 prize. Ungar was just 26 years old at the time of his victory, making him the youngest Main Event winner in history at the time (and for some time afterwards). This year also saw Doyle Brunson come in 2nd place, his third top 2 finish in the five tournaments held between 1976 and 1980.
The final WSOP of the 1970s saw Hal Fowler fight off more than 50 players to take home over a quarter of a million dollars with a hand comprised of a 7 of spades and a 6 of diamonds. An unremarkable hand, this marked Hal Fowler's only WSOP bracelet and only significant poker tournament win. This year's tournament drew lots of attention because it marked the first time an amateur player triumphed over established pros.
The final WSOP of the 1970s saw Hal Fowler fight off more than 50 players to take home over a quarter of a million dollars with a hand comprised of a 7 of spades and a 6 of diamonds. An unremarkable hand, this marked Hal Fowler's only WSOP bracelet and only significant poker tournament win. This year's tournament drew lots of attention because it marked the first time an amateur player triumphed over established pros.
Bizarrely, despite beating 41 other players (a significant increase on the previous year) with a pocket pair of Queens, Bobby Baldwin took home a grand prize close to half that of the 1977 WSOP Main Event. This marked the third time Crandall Addington took 2nd place in the tournament, never again appearing in the top 3 of the Main Event.
Bizarrely, despite beating 41 other players (a significant increase on the previous year) with a pocket pair of Queens, Bobby Baldwin took home a grand prize close to half that of the 1977 WSOP Main Event. This marked the third time Crandall Addington took 2nd place in the tournament, never again appearing in the top 3 of the Main Event.
Texas Dolly snared over half a million dollars in prize money in 1976 and 1977 alone. Unbelievably, his final hand in 1977 was the same as in 1976 – a 10 and 2 – but wasn't even suited this time. He saw off 33 other players during the Main Event, a big jump from the previous year's 22 players.
Texas Dolly snared over half a million dollars in prize money in 1976 and 1977 alone. Unbelievably, his final hand in 1977 was the same as in 1976 – a 10 and 2 – but wasn't even suited this time. He saw off 33 other players during the Main Event, a big jump from the previous year's 22 players.
Doyle Brunson, who won the 1976 WSOP with a 2 and 10 of spades, holds a certain place in WSOP history: this year was the first tournament during which WSOP bracelets were issued. It's perhaps fitting, therefore, that Doyle holds 10 WSOP bracelets in total which puts him (tied with Johnny Chan) second only to Phil Hellmuth. With a grand prize of more than $200,000, there's no denying that 1976 was a good year for Texas Dolly!
Doyle Brunson, who won the 1976 WSOP with a 2 and 10 of spades, holds a certain place in WSOP history: this year was the first tournament during which WSOP bracelets were issued. It's perhaps fitting, therefore, that Doyle holds 10 WSOP bracelets in total which puts him (tied with Johnny Chan) second only to Phil Hellmuth. With a grand prize of more than $200,000, there's no denying that 1976 was a good year for Texas Dolly!
Thanks to a pocket pair of Jacks, Bryan Roberts took home a grand prize of more than $200,000 after facing off against 20 opponents. Like Puggy, the player known as Sailor is one of a few early WSOP winners to win the tournament just once. He was, however, able to secure two WSOP bracelets in his poker career.
Thanks to a pocket pair of Jacks, Bryan Roberts took home a grand prize of more than $200,000 after facing off against 20 opponents. Like Puggy, the player known as Sailor is one of a few early WSOP winners to win the tournament just once. He was, however, able to secure two WSOP bracelets in his poker career.
Taking first place once again in 1974, Johnny Moss achieved the staggering feat of winning 3 of the first 5 WSOP tournaments. Armed with just a pocket pair of threes for his final hand, he took home a grand prize of more than 5 times what he scored last time he won the WSOP. This also marked the first time Crandall Addington came in 2nd place, a feat he repeated several times, though he was never able to win a Main Event.
Taking first place once again in 1974, Johnny Moss achieved the staggering feat of winning 3 of the first 5 WSOP tournaments. Armed with just a pocket pair of threes for his final hand, he took home a grand prize of more than 5 times what he scored last time he won the WSOP. This also marked the first time Crandall Addington came in 2nd place, a feat he repeated several times, though he was never able to win a Main Event.
Walter Pearson, also known as Puggy, took home a hefty cash prize in excess of $100,000 with an Ace and 7 of spades. 1973 marked the first year that the WSOP Main Event was televised on CBS Sports, and the tournament was off to a fast start with no signs of slowing down. It's worth pointing out that Johnny Moss – already a two-time WSOP champ – came in 2nd place, hot on the heels of Puggy.
Walter Pearson, also known as Puggy, took home a hefty cash prize in excess of $100,000 with an Ace and 7 of spades. 1973 marked the first year that the WSOP Main Event was televised on CBS Sports, and the tournament was off to a fast start with no signs of slowing down. It's worth pointing out that Johnny Moss – already a two-time WSOP champ – came in 2nd place, hot on the heels of Puggy.
Thanks to a well-timed King and Jack, “Amarillo Slim” was able to win his first WSOP championship, scoring $80,000 - more than double what the previous winner had taken home! His win was regarded by many as an upset, and he went on a publicity tour afterwards that brought the WSOP a great deal of media attention.
Thanks to a well-timed King and Jack, “Amarillo Slim” was able to win his first WSOP championship, scoring $80,000 - more than double what the previous winner had taken home! His win was regarded by many as an upset, and he went on a publicity tour afterwards that brought the WSOP a great deal of media attention.
Taking first place once again in 1974, Johnny Moss achieved the staggering feat of winning 3 of the first 5 WSOP tournaments. Armed with just a pocket pair of threes for his final hand, he took home a grand prize of more than 5 times what he scored last time he won the WSOP. This also marked the first time Crandall Addington came in 2nd place, a feat he repeated several times, though he was never able to win a Main Event.
Taking first place once again in 1974, Johnny Moss achieved the staggering feat of winning 3 of the first 5 WSOP tournaments. Armed with just a pocket pair of threes for his final hand, he took home a grand prize of more than 5 times what he scored last time he won the WSOP. This also marked the first time Crandall Addington came in 2nd place, a feat he repeated several times, though he was never able to win a Main Event.
With its freeze-out tournament format, the first WSOP event was decided not with a single hand, but with a vote from the players who competed in it. As legend has it, all players voted for themselves as “the best player in the world” but a vote for the “second best player in the world” saw Moss crowned as the winner. Notably, many of the other players who competed in the tournament would go on to win WSOP titles of their own.
With its freeze-out tournament format, the first WSOP event was decided not with a single hand, but with a vote from the players who competed in it. As legend has it, all players voted for themselves as “the best player in the world” but a vote for the “second best player in the world” saw Moss crowned as the winner. Notably, many of the other players who competed in the tournament would go on to win WSOP titles of their own.
The 2023 WSOP takes place on the dates above at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and Paris Las Vegas.
The World Series of Poker is made up of 88 events. The events are in tournament format, and every player in a given tournament starts with the same number of chips. The winner of each event is the last player standing, who then takes home the prize money and a WSOP bracelet.
Most of the events are variants of Texas Hold'em, however games such as Omaha and Seven-card Stud also feature.
All events have different buy-ins, and the number of entrants can differ, so the prize money will also vary. The winner of the WSOP Main Event will take home millions of dollars, as well as a coveted WSOP bracelet, worth approximately $500,000.
Buy-ins for the 2023 World Series of Poker will start as low as $400 and go as high as $250,000. The buy-in for the Main Event is $10,000.
You can enter the WSOP in person at the Champagne Ballroom in Paris Las Vegas, or you can register online by heading to the official WSOP website. You can also win seats via satellites or online qualifiers. Read more about how to enter the World Series of poker.
We'll post WSOP news and updates throughout the tournament, so be sure to check out our news page!
We've got the current WSOP schedule here on this page. It specifies the event, the date, the duration and the buy-in cost.
Koray Aldemir won the World Series of Poker in 2021. The German poker player took away $8,000,000 and the coveted gold bracelet. Check out our full list of previous winners.
The WSOP 2023 will be broadcast on CBS Sports.
You’ll need to buy-in or win your seat to get your WSOP chips. However, for some fun, you can download the WSOP social poker app and get free chips just by signing up.
The winner of the Main Event gets a multi-million-dollar prize and a WSOP bracelet worth up to $500,000. The exact cash prize amount is dependent on the number of players (the more players that join, the higher the prizepool), but 2021's winner won a staggering $8,000,000.
These days, a Main Event bracelet is worth approximately $500,000. As an example, the 2016 bracelet featured almost 500g of white and yellow gold, as well as white diamonds, black diamonds and rubies, making it almost 45 carats.
Not all bracelets are worth so much. In 2010, Peter Eastgate sold his bracelet on eBay for $147,500, while Jamie Gold sold his bracelet for $65,725 at auction in 2013. However, they were probably worth a lot more!