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WSOP News
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.
GGPoker Announces WSOP Online Festivals Including Super Circuit, Bracelets, Main Event Satellites
Building on a relationship that began last year, GGPoker and the World Series of Poker announced a comprehensive schedule of… Continue reading GGPoker Announces WSOP Online Festivals Including Super Circuit, Bracelets, Main Event Satellites
Live WSOP Shifts to Fall This Year; Organizers Also Announce WSOP Europe, Summer Online Events
The World Series of Poker announced the return to live action on Thursday, only now moving events to the fall.… Continue reading Live WSOP Shifts to Fall This Year; Organizers Also Announce WSOP Europe, Summer Online Events
Damian Salas Becomes Latin America’s First WSOP Main Event Champion, Scores $2.55 Million
South America now has its own World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event champion. On Sunday, Argentina’s Damian Salas finished… Continue reading Damian Salas Becomes Latin America’s First WSOP Main Event Champion, Scores $2.55 Million
HYBRID HEROICS: Argentina’s Damian Salas Conquers GGPoker Portion of WSOP Main Event
One down, one to go. Half of the online/live hybrid World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event final table wrapped… Continue reading HYBRID HEROICS: Argentina’s Damian Salas Conquers GGPoker Portion of WSOP Main Event
WSOP $10,000 Main Event Reaches Final Table at GGPoker, Winner Scores $1.55 Million
After four days of play that included three starting flights, the final table is now set on the international side… Continue reading WSOP $10,000 Main Event Reaches Final Table at GGPoker, Winner Scores $1.55 Million
WSOP Main Event Shifts Online with Live Final Tables on Two Continents, $1M Heads-Up Battle
There will be a World Series of Poker Main Event this year after all. Series officials announced on Friday the… Continue reading WSOP Main Event Shifts Online with Live Final Tables on Two Continents, $1M Heads-Up Battle
GGPoker Unveils $30 Million Battle Of Malta Schedule, New WSOP Guinness World Record
GGPoker and Casino Malta recently announced that the Battle of Malta would be moving online this year. The two companies… Continue reading GGPoker Unveils $30 Million Battle Of Malta Schedule, New WSOP Guinness World Record
WSOP ROUNDUP: Series Smashes Online Poker Records; Fedor Holz Scores Bracelet & $1 Million
After more than two months of action at WSOP.com and GGPoker, the World Series of Poker Online wrapped up over… Continue reading WSOP ROUNDUP: Series Smashes Online Poker Records; Fedor Holz Scores Bracelet & $1 Million
FOND FAREWELL: Poker Community Remembers, Pays Tribute to Mike Sexton
The poker world learned last week that longtime World Poker Tour commentator Mike Sexton had been battling prostate cancer. After… Continue reading FOND FAREWELL: Poker Community Remembers, Pays Tribute to Mike Sexton