World Series of Poker (WSOP)

Next dates: Not yet published by the organiser
Venue: Horseshoe Las Vegas (3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd) and Paris Las Vegas (3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd), its home since 2022
Organiser: World Series of Poker, with host properties operated by Caesars Entertainment
Who can play: Players 21 and over with proof of age, a Caesars Rewards card and a WSOP LIVE account
Entry: Pay each event's buy-in, in person at Paris Las Vegas or online through the WSOP LIVE app. The Main Event buy-in is $10,000.
Typical length: About seven weeks; 100 bracelet events in 2026
First held: 1970, at Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas
Scale (2025): 246,960 entrants and more than $481 million in prize money, both series records
Official site: wsop.com

About

The World Series of Poker is a summer-long series of poker tournaments, each awarding a gold bracelet, capped by the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship known as the Main Event. The WSOP says it has awarded more than $4 billion in prize money over six decades.

Casino magnate Benny Binion created the WSOP, first held in 1970 at Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Seven players took part and voted on the best among them; Johnny Moss was named the first champion. Chris Moneymaker's 2003 Main Event win set off what the WSOP calls the poker boom.

Since 2022 the series has been held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, two neighbouring resorts on the Strip. The 2025 series drew 246,960 entrants and paid out more than $481 million, both records, and the 2026 series was the 57th edition, with 100 bracelet events.

What to expect

The 2026 series opened May 26 with the $550 Mini Mystery Millions and ran to July 15, with events starting most days. The Main Event began July 2 and reached its final table on July 13; the last three days were played August 3-5, live on ESPN.

Registration is centred on the Versailles Ballroom in the Paris convention area, which in 2026 opened May 26 and ran from 7 AM to 5 AM daily. Players are encouraged to register online through the WSOP LIVE app, but first-time online registrants must verify their identity in person at least an hour before their event starts.

For spectators, the WSOP's tournament rules set out what non-players in the tournament rooms may and may not do. All bracelet events other than the Main Event were streamed free on the WSOP YouTube channel in 2026.

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Good to know

You must be 21 or older to enter any WSOP event, with proof of age. Some events carry other age or entry requirements, listed on each event's structure sheet.
Bring current, unexpired photo ID: a passport, driver's license, state ID or military ID. A Caesars Rewards card is required and is free from the Caesars Rewards desk at the entrance to the Paris convention area.
Paying online by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express adds a 3% fee. Cash, approved cashier's checks and Paris or Horseshoe chips are accepted in person.
Spectators may not coach players, use electronic assistance, or watch live streams on devices in the tournament room; doing so can get them removed.

Questions about World Series of Poker (WSOP)

When is the 2027 World Series of Poker?

The WSOP had not announced 2027 dates when this page was checked. The 2026 schedule was released on February 16, 2026; that series ran May 26 to July 15, with the Main Event final table on August 3-5. Check wsop.com for the 2027 schedule.

Where is the World Series of Poker held?

The WSOP is held at Horseshoe Las Vegas, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd, and Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd, side by side on the Strip. It has been at these two resorts since 2022. Registration is in the Versailles Ballroom in the Paris convention area.

How old do you have to be to play in the WSOP?

Entry into any WSOP event is limited to people 21 and older with acceptable proof of age, under the official tournament rules. Certain events may have further age or other requirements, listed on each event's structure sheet at WSOP.com and the registration area.

How much does it cost to play in the WSOP Main Event?

The Main Event buy-in is $10,000. Other 2026 bracelet events included buy-ins from $300 up to the $250,000 Super High Roller. The buy-in includes an administrative fee, and paying online by credit card adds 3%. Players in the U.S. can also win seats through online satellites on WSOP Online.

What do I need to register for a WSOP event?

You need a free Caesars Rewards card, a free WSOP LIVE account and valid, unexpired photo ID. You can register in person at the WSOP cage in the Versailles Ballroom or online through WSOP LIVE. First-time online registrants must verify their ID in person at least an hour before their event starts.

When was the first World Series of Poker?

The first WSOP was held in 1970 at Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas, created by casino owner Benny Binion. Seven of the best-known players of the time played a cash game and then voted on the best player; Johnny Moss was declared the first champion. The 2026 series was the 57th.