World Series of Poker: A Guide to WSOP
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the largest poker event in the world. It traditionally gathers professionals who strive to compete for the Main Title of the tournament. This detailed guide will introduce you to the key events of the tournament, World Series of Poker dates and the previous WSOP results, including WSOP winners.
What is the World Series of Poker (WSOP)?
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the leading series of poker tournaments around the world. It was founded in 1970 and now attracts thousands of players annually.
The tournament is held as a series of different poker games and ends with the Main No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. The winner of the final table WSOP not only takes away an impressive prize, but also receives a WSOP bracelet. This title is especially valuable and embodies true skill and recognition.
World Series of Poker 2024
The 2024 World Series of Poker will be held from May 28 to July 17, 2024. This is the 55th season that will bring together the best poker players from all over the world. This year’s venue will be the Las Vegas Strip at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The tournament offers a variety of games with different buy-ins from $300 to $250,000. Below you can see the schedule of the WSOP 2024.
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WSOP 2024 Schedule
Here is the WSOP 2024 schedule of the main games that will be held as part of the WSOP 2024:
| Event | Date | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|
| Champions Reunion No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout (8-Handed) | Tue, May 28th 12:00 PM | $ 5,000 |
| Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, May 28th 2:00 PM | $500 |
| WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | Wed, May 29th 10:00 AM | $500 |
| Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) | Wed, May 29th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Thu, May 30th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Thu, May 30th 12:00 PM | $25,000 |
| Dealers Choice 6-Handed | Fri, May 31st 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight B | Fri, May 31st 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) | Fri, May 31st 12:00 PM | $5,000 |
| Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) (3 day event) | Fri, May 31st 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight C | Sat, June 1st 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed) | Sat, June 1st 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight D | Sun, Jun 2nd 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Badugi | Sun, Jun 2nd 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jun 3rd 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Dealers Choice Championship 6-Handed | Mon, Jun 3rd 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jun 4th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) | Tue, Jun 4th 12:00 PM | $1,500 |
| 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jun 4th 2:00 PM | $5,000 |
| No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Wed, Jun 5th, 10:00 AM | $800 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) | Wed, Jun 5th, 12:00 PM | $600 |
| Limit Hold’em Championship (8 Handed) | Wed, Jun 5th, 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| 6-Handed No-LimGladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight Ait Hold’em | Thu, Jun 6th 10:00 AM | $300 |
| High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Thu, Jun 6th 12:00 PM | $25,000 |
| Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw (6-Handed) | Thu, Jun 6th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Gladiators of Poker No-limit Hold’em – Flight A | Fri, Jun 7th 10:00 AM | $300 |
| SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Fri, Jun 7th 12:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed) | Fri, Jun 7th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Fri, Jun 7th 7:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | Sat, Jun 8th 10:00 AM | $300 |
| 6-Handed Limit Hold’em | Sat, Jun 8th 2:00 PM | $3,000 |
| Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight D | Sun, Jun 9th 10:00 AM | $300 |
| High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | Sun, Jun 9th 12:00 PM | $25,000 |
| Big O (Five Card PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better) | Sun, Jun 9th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jun 10th 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (6-Handed) | Mon, Jun 10th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-Handed) | Tue, Jun 11th 10:00 AM | $600 |
| 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jun 11th 12:00 PM | $3,000 |
| Seven Card Stud | Tue, Jun 11th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-Handed) | Wed, Jun 12th 10:00 AM | $600 |
| Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | Wed, Jun 12th 12:00 PM | $2,500 |
| H.O.R.S.E. | Wed, Jun 12th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Thu, Jun 13th 10:00 AM | $800 |
| Big O Championship (Five Card PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better) | Thu, Jun 13th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Fri, Jun 14th 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | Fri, Jun 14th 12:00 PM | $50,000 |
| Razz | Fri, Jun 14th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Sat, Jun 15th 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (8 handed) | Sat, Jun 15th 12:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Seven Card Stud Championship | Sat, Jun 15th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | Sun, Jun 16th 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Mixed: Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Omaha Hi Lo 8 or Better; “Big O” (7-Handed) | Sun, Jun 16th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jun 17th 10:00 AM | $2,000 |
| H.O.R.S.E. Championship (8-Handed) | Mon, Jun 17th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship Flight A | Tue, Jun 18th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jun 18th 12:00 PM | $100,000 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed | Tue, Jun 18th 2:00 PM | $1,000 |
| SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship Flight B | Wed, Jun 19th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | Wed, Jun 19th 12:00 AM | $3,000 |
| Razz Championship | Wed, Jun 19th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Thu, Jun 20th 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Nine Game Mixed (7-Handed) | Thu, Jun 20th 12:00 PM | $5,000 |
| Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Thu, Jun 20th 2:00 PM | $3,000 |
| MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Fri, Jun 21st 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) | Sat, Jun 22nd 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | Sun, Jun 23rd 10:00 AM | $1,500 |
| Poker Players Championship (7-Handed) | Sun, Jun 23rd 2:00 PM | $50,000 |
| SUPER SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jun 24th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jun 24th 12:00 PM | $3,000 |
| Mixed: Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) | Mon, Jun 24th 2:00 PM | $2,500 |
| PokerNews Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jun 25th 10:00 AM | $ 600 |
| No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw (7-Handed) | Tue, Jun 25th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | Wed, Jun 26th 10:00 AM | $600 |
| Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Wed, Jun 26th 12:00 PM | $5,000 |
| Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (8-Handed) | Wed, Jun 26th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| SALUTE to Warriors – No-Limit Hold’em | Thu, Jun 27th 10:00 AM | $500 |
| No-Limit Hold’em | Thu, Jun 27th 12:00 PM | $2,500 |
| Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Thu, Jun 27th 2:00 PM | $1,500 |
| COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Fri, Jun 28th 10:00 AM | $ 400 |
| LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Fri, Jun 28th 12:00 PM | $10,000 / $1,000 |
| No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (7-Handed) | Fri, Jun 28th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Sat, Jun 29th 10:00 AM | $400 |
| High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) | Sat, Jun 29th 2:00 PM | $25,000 |
| COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | Sun, Jun 30th 10:00 AM | $400 |
| Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | Sun, Jun 30th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em | Mon, Jul 1st 10:00 AM | $1,000 / TEAM |
| Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) | Mon, Jul 1st 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Mixed Big Bet Even (6-Handed) | Mon, Jul 1st 2:00 PM | $2,500 |
| MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jul 2nd 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | Tue, Jul 2nd 2:00 PM | $50,000 |
| Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Wed, Jul 3rd 10:00 AM | $800 |
| MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1A | Wed, Jul 3rd 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Thu, Jul 4th 10:00 AM | $800 |
| MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1B | Thu, Jul 4th 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1C | Fri, Jul 5th 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1D | Sat, Jul 6th 12:00 PM | $10,000 |
| No-Limit Hold’em | Sat, Jul 6th 7:00 PM | $1,000 |
| Eight Game Mixed 6-Handed | Sun, Jul 7th 12:00 AM | $ 1 , 500 |
| Ultra Stack – No-limit Hold’em Flight A | Sun, Jul 7th 2:00 PM | $600 |
| FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em Presented by GGPoker – Flight A | Mon, Jul 8th 10:00 AM | $ 1 , 000 |
| Ultra Stack – No-limit Hold’em Flight B | Tue, Jul 9th 10:00 AM | $600 |
| Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha Flight A | Tue, Jul 9th 12:00 PM | $1,000 |
| 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Tue, Jul 9th 12:00 PM | $5,000 |
| Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha Flight B | Wed, Jul 10th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
| Eight Game Mixed Championship 6-Handed | Wed, Jul 10th 2:00 PM | $ 10, 000 |
| Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Holdem Flight A | Thu, Jul 11th 10:00 AM | $3,000 |
| 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | Thu, Jul 11th 12:00 PM | $1,500 |
| H.O.R.S.E. | Thu, Jul 11th 2:00 PM | $3,000 |
| Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Fri, Jul 12th 10:00 AM | $3,000 |
| HIGH ROLLER No-Limit Hold’em | Fri, Jul 12th 2:00 PM | $50,000 |
| Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em | Sat, Jul 13th 10:00 AM | $777 |
| 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship | Sat, Jul 13th 2:00 PM | $10,000 |
| Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em (7-Handed) Flight B | Sun, Jul 14th 10:00 AM | $777 |
| Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | Sun, Jul 14th 12:00 PM | $1,979 |
| High Roller H.O.R.S.E. (8-Handed) | Sun, Jul 14th 2:00 PM | $25,000 |
| Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em (7-Handed) Flight C | Mon, Jul 15th 10:00 AM | $777 |
| 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | Mon, Jul 15th 2:00 PM | $3,000 |
| The Closer – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | Mon, Jul 15th 4:00 PM | $1,500 |
| The Closer – No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | Tue, Jul 16th 12:00 PM | $1,500 |
| Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | Wed, Jul 17th 10:00 AM | $1,000 |
How To Enter the 2024 WSOP
There are several ways to participate in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Below we have written all the possible ones. Remember that only persons over the age of 21 can participate.
Online WSOP Satellites
Online satellites are one of the ways to get to the WSOP. These are online poker tournaments in which WSOP entries are offered as prizes. Look for reliable online platforms and participate in satellites.
Local WSOP Satellite
Many local casinos and poker rooms also host satellite tournaments. These satellites provide players with an excellent opportunity to qualify for the WSOP. Check your local casinos for the fact whether such tournaments are held or not.
Direct Buy-In
The easiest way to participate in the WSOP is to pay buy-in. Visit the official WSOP website or check out this article which contains the schedule and buy-in information. Then register online and pay the entry fee for the event you want to participate in.
Qualify in Vegas
During the WSOP, there are many opportunities to qualify through daily tournaments. Come to Las Vegas and go to the casino where the tournament is being held. Participate in daily qualifying tournaments and get your place in the WSOP.
History of the World Series of Poker Main Event
In the 21st century, the popularity of the WSOP format has increased worldwide. As a result, the tournament was transformed and expanded to attract players from different regions.
WSOP Asia-Pacific
The WSOP Asia Pacific was first held in Melbourne in 2013. This was the third expansion of the tournament and increased its geography.
WSOP Circuit
The WSOP Circuit was founded in 2005 to provide players with more opportunities to participate in WSOP tournaments outside of Las Vegas. The tournament consists of a series of tournaments held at various casinos throughout the United States. Winners of Circuit tournaments receive WSOP Circuit rings (not bracelets).
WSOP Europe
The WSOP was first held in Europe in 2007. This made it possible to attract players from another continent to the tournament and expand the influence of the Poker Series.
WSOP Online
The WSOP is also held in an online format that allows players to participate in games literally without leaving their home. To do this, they need to download special software for online World Series of Poker to their computer or mobile device and register. Then it is possible to buy-in online and play!
WSOP Main Event Champions (1970-2024)
In this table you can find the names of the WSOP main event winners from 1970 to 2024:
| Main Event by Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Johnny Moss |
| 1971 | Johnny Moss |
| 1972 | Thomas Preston |
| 1973 | Walter Pearson |
| 1974 | Johnny Moss |
| 1975 | Brian Roberts |
| 1976 | Doyle Brunson |
| 1977 | Doyle Brunson |
| 1978 | Bobby Baldwin |
| 1979 | Hal Fowler |
| 1980 | Stu Ungar |
| 1981 | Stu Ungar |
| 1982 | Jack Straus |
| 1983 | Tom McEvoy |
| 1984 | Jack Keller |
| 1985 | Bill Smith |
| 1986 | Berry Johnston |
| 1987 | Johnny Chan |
| 1988 | Johnny Chan |
| 1989 | Phil Hellmuth |
| 1990 | Mansour Matloubi |
| 1991 | Brad Daugherty |
| 1992 | Hamid Dastmalchi |
| 1993 | Jim Bechtel |
| 1994 | Russ Hamilton |
| 1995 | Dan Harrington |
| 1996 | Huck Seed |
| 1997 | Stu Ungar |
| 1998 | Scotty Nguyen |
| 1999 | Noel Furlong |
| 2000 | Chris Ferguson |
| 2001 | Carlos Mortensen |
| 2002 | Robert Varkonyi |
| 2003 | Chris Moneymaker |
| 2004 | Greg Raymer |
| 2005 | Joe Hachem |
| 2006 | Jamie Gold |
| 2007 | Jerry Yang |
| 2008 | Peter Eastgate |
| 2009 | Joe Cada |
| 2010 | Jonathan Duhamel |
| 2011 | Pius Heinz |
| 2012 | Greg Merson |
| 2013 | Ryan Riess |
| 2014 | Martin Jacobson |
| 2015 | Joe McKeehen |
| 2016 | Qui Nguyen |
| 2017 | Scott Blumstein |
| 2018 | John Cynn |
| 2019 | Hossein Ensan |
| 2020 | Damian Salas |
| 2021 | Koray Aldemir |
| 2022 | Espen Jørstad |
| 2023 | Daniel Weinman |
| 2024 | Jonathan Tamayo |
WSOP Player of the Year (2004-2024)
Every year, the WSOP compiles a POY rating, that’s who led it from 2004 to 2024 and was the best according to the World Series of Poker results:
| Player of the Year | Year |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Scott Seiver |
| 2023 | Ian Matakis |
| 2022 | Daniel Zack |
| 2021 | Josh Arieh |
| 2019 | Robert Campbell |
| 2018 | Shaun Deeb |
| 2017 | Chris Ferguson |
| 2016 | Jason Mercier |
| 2015 | Mike Gorodinsky |
| 2014 | George Danzer |
| 2013 | Daniel Negreanu |
| 2012 | Greg Merson |
| 2011 | Ben Lamb |
| 2010 | Frank Kassela |
| 2009 | Jeffrey Lisandro |
| 2008 | Erick Lindgren |
| 2007 | Tom Schneider |
| 2006 | Jeff Madsen |
| 2005 | Allen Cunningham |
| 2004 | Daniel Negreanu |
FAQs About WSOP
When Will the WSOP 2024 Start?
WSOP 2024 began on May 28, 2024 and will last until July 17, 2024.
Where Is the World Series of Poker Schedule?
The full World Series of Poker schedule of all tournaments that are held within the framework of the event can be found on the official WSOP website.
Where to Watch the 2024 WSOP?
Players can come to the Paris Ballroom, Grand Ballroom, or Event Center and watch WSOP games in person. They can also follow the broadcasts of Online games on official platforms.
Where Is the WSOP Held?
In 2024, the tournament will be held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
How Much Does It Cost to Enter the World Series of Poker?
To participate in WSOP games, you need to pay buy-in, which varies from $300 to $250,000 depending on the game.
How Many Players Are There at the WSOP?
Thousands of players from around the world participate in the WSOP each year to compete for the title of WSOP series of poker champions.
What Is a World Series of Poker Bracelet?
The WSOP Bracelet is a prestigious award given to the WSOP series of poker winners of the Main Event.
Is WSOP Free Online Game Available for Everyone?
Users can download the platform for Online WSOP games absolutely for free and then play with their deposits. Registered players get a lot of benefits, including Daily Freerolls, and compete for WSOP series of poker winnings.