The World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than $3.29 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport’s top prize. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2019, the event attracted 187,298 entrants from 118 different countries to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and awarded more than $293 million in prize money.
The world-famous tournament series, which experienced record-smashing participation in 2019 and adjusted to a hybrid format to accommodate 2020, will be back in-person at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino this fall pending applicable state and/or regulatory approvals. Cards will be in the air for a diverse calendar of events beginning Thursday, Sept. 30 with all play concluding on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
The 2021 opening weekend is expected to feature a special charity event to benefit frontline health workers, a $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. and a $5 million GTD No-Limit Hold’em event billed as “The Reunion.”
Further details and specifics on the complete schedule will be released this summer.
“The Main Event” is expected to begin Thursday, Nov. 4 and run through Wednesday, Nov. 17. Players will have their choice of four starting days on Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5, Saturday, Nov. 6 or Sunday, Nov. 7. Players participating on Thursday or Friday will have their Day 2 on Monday, Nov. 8 if they survive the first day with chips. Those selecting Saturday or Sunday for an opening flight will play their Day 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 9, with the fields combining on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
May 2020 | ||||
Thu 28th | Big 50 | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $500 + $0.00 | |
June 2020 | ||||
Fri 5th | Millionaire Maker | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $1500 + $0.00 | |
Thu 18th | Seniors Championship | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $1000 + $0.00 | |
Fri 19th | Double Stack | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $1000 + $0.00 | |
July 2020 | ||||
Wed 1st | Main Event | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $10000 + $0.00 | |
Sat 4th | Little One for One Drop | at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Buy In: $1111 + $0.00 |