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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.
Legendary Poker Tournament Director Jack McClelland Dies At Age 74
Jack McClelland, an influential tournament director, accomplished player, and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, has died at age… Continue reading Legendary Poker Tournament Director Jack McClelland Dies At Age 74
WSOP Circuit’s Age 40+ Event Causes Social Media Stir
The World Series of Poker’s decision to continue an experiment with circuit fields restricted to players age 40-plus caused a… Continue reading WSOP Circuit’s Age 40+ Event Causes Social Media Stir
WSOP Paradise: Full Schedule Released For Bahamas Tournament Series
The full schedule for World Series of Poker Paradise in the Bahamas was released on Thursday afternoon, confirming the slate… Continue reading WSOP Paradise: Full Schedule Released For Bahamas Tournament Series
GGPoker’s WSOP Online Series Begins Aug. 17, Featuring Over $60M In Guarantees
The World Series of Poker is going online once again at GGPoker, with more bracelets up for grabs barely a… Continue reading GGPoker’s WSOP Online Series Begins Aug. 17, Featuring Over $60M In Guarantees
Michael Mizrachi Comments GGMillions Final Table, Discusses $25K Fantasy Draft Snub
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi hopped in the booth to provide commentary for the GGMillions final table on Tuesday. He revealed what… Continue reading Michael Mizrachi Comments GGMillions Final Table, Discusses $25K Fantasy Draft Snub
Grosvenor Goliath Sets Another Event Record, Drawing Largest Tournament Field Outside the WSOP
The 2025 Grosvenor Goliath was the biggest live poker tournament in history outside of Las Vegas, drawing a record 12,961… Continue reading Grosvenor Goliath Sets Another Event Record, Drawing Largest Tournament Field Outside the WSOP
WSOP Online Circuit Series Returns in August With 12-Event Schedule and WSOP Paradise Package Up for Grabs
The WSOP Online Circuit Series will return August 7-18. Though offering $1.5 million in guarantees, the August series is a… Continue reading WSOP Online Circuit Series Returns in August With 12-Event Schedule and WSOP Paradise Package Up for Grabs
Phil Hellmuth Spars With Shaun Deeb, Wades Into WSOP Player of Year Debate
Phil Hellmuth weighing in on Shaun Deeb’s controversial 2025 WSOP Player of the Year win has ratcheted up the tone… Continue reading Phil Hellmuth Spars With Shaun Deeb, Wades Into WSOP Player of Year Debate
Shaun Deeb Wins WSOP Player of the Year Over Mizrachi and Glaser
Shaun Deeb emerged as the ultimate winner of a hard-fought WSOP Player of the Year battle. Deeb sacrificed playing in this year’s Main… Continue reading Shaun Deeb Wins WSOP Player of the Year Over Mizrachi and Glaser