The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has been running annually since 1979 and growing almost every year. The only exception was in 2020, when the live series had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, that year the series managed to organize a hybrid Main Event that played out mostly online but held the final table in person.
The series was instrumental in creating the poker boom, as coverage of the 2003 Main Event on ESPN instilled in Americans the idea that anyone had a chance to qualify online for an affordable price and potentially win millions on the world’s biggest stage.
That success spawned the launch of secondary series like the WSOP Europe, WSOP Circuit, and eventually online poker at WSOP.com.
For most of its modern era, WSOP was owned by Caesars. However, it was acquired in 2024 by GGPoker, making its online component more important than ever. Caesars continues to operate the US-facing WSOP network using software from Evoke (formerly 888), but those days may be numbered.
All non-Circuit WSOP events award gold bracelets, while the Circuit events award rings. Both are prestigious symbols and one of the most recognized metrics for a player’s overall success in tournaments.
The World Series of Poker Online action continued over the last week at GGPoker with several players scoring bracelets including… Continue reading WSOP Online Update: Pete Chen Snags Second Bracelet, Rui Ferreira Grabs Another Big Victory
The bracelet hunting action is ramping up in the World Series of Poker Online at GGPoker. This week, Scott Ball… Continue reading WSOP Online: Scott Ball Scores $1 Million in Mystery Bounty, Danchev Wins Heads-Up Title
After another week of action at GGPoker, the World Series of Poker Online crowned four more champions with more action… Continue reading WSOP Online: Four New Champions Crowned, Mystery Bounty Delivers on $10 Million Guarantee
Just a few days into the World Series of Poker Online at GGPoker, three winners have already been awarded. All… Continue reading WSOP Online: First Winners Crowned at GGPoker; Mystery Bounty Tops 23K Entries So Far
888poker recently sent 34 players to the World Series of Poker Main Event in conjunction with the site’s 20th anniversary.… Continue reading Qualifiers Score Big Finishes at WSOP for 888Poker; Site Launches ‘Ask a Pro’ Video Series
Less than a month after events wrapped up at the World Series of Poker, the bracelet action returns for online… Continue reading Bracelet Hunting Action Cranks Back Up With WSOP Online at GGPoker, WSOP.com
Following its successful debut on the Las Vegas Strip, the World Series of Poker has released the international schedule for… Continue reading More Bracelet Action: World Series of Poker Releases WSOP Europe, International Circuit Schedules
With the Main Event now in the rearview mirror, most of the World Series of Poker has come to a… Continue reading WSOP Roundup: Series Wraps Up With Big Wins from French, Canadian Players; TOC Continues
After an action-packed week at the World Series of Poker, several players found championship bracelets and the $10,000 Main Event… Continue reading WSOP Update: Main Event Reaches Final Table; Players From South Korea, Canada, UK Come Up Big
With the Main Event now underway at the World Series of Poker, rounders from around the world are playing for… Continue reading WSOP Roundup: PartyPoker Members Scores Big Including a Bracelet for Patrick Leonard
