The 2025 World Series of Poker Guide: Dates, Events, Buy-ins, Rule Changes, and How to Play
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the 56th edition of poker’s most famous tournament series.
It’ll take place at the Paris Las Vegas and the Horseshoe Las Vegas. This is the fourth year in a row the WSOP has been held at these venues.
This year’s WSOP features a record 100 bracelet events. It starts with Event #1: Mystery Millions, which includes a $1 million top bounty and a $1 million first-place prize.
But when does the Main Event begin, and what other amazing tournaments are on offer?
Let’s take a deeper look at the 2025 World Series of Poker.
When Is the 2025 World Series of Poker?
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will take place from May 27th to July 16th.
This includes the prestigious $10,000 Main Event, which runs from July 2 to July 16.
The Main Event kicks off with four starting flights from July 2 to July 5, culminating in the final table on July 15 and 16.
Where Is the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas?
The 2025 World Series of Poker takes place from Tuesday, May 27, to Wednesday, July 16.
It will be held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, two connected hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. This is the fourth year in a row the WSOP is happening at these locations.
Horseshoe Las Vegas was previously called Bally’s. It was renamed and renovated in 2023. It includes the Thunderdome, which is where final tables are filmed for TV.
On the other hand, Paris Las Vegas, known for its Eiffel Tower replica, has a large convention area where most early and mid-stage events take place.
Combined, the two venues offer over 150,000 square feet of space and more than 600 poker tables.
How Many Events and What’s New in 2025?
The 2025 WSOP features a record-breaking 100 bracelet events, the most in the series’ history.
These events are spread across multiple formats, buy-in levels, and structures.
New WSOP Events for 2025
This year introduces three notable new formats:
- Battle of the Ages (Event #59): A two-flight No-Limit Hold’em event where players aged 50 and up enter Flight A, while those under 50 play Flight B. Survivors meet on Day 2.
- T.O.R.S.E. (Event #93): A mixed-game format that swaps out Limit Hold’em for Triple Draw Lowball, replacing the “H” in the traditional H.O.R.S.E. rotation.
- $100,000 PLO High Roller (Event #79): The highest buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha tournament ever held at the WSOP.
Buy-in Breakdowns
- Low stakes: Starts at $300 (Gladiators of Poker – Event #67)
- Mid stakes: Mostly $1,000 to $5,000, including events like Mystery Millions, Millionaire Maker, and standard No-Limit Hold’em formats
- High rollers: Top out at $250,000 (Event #46: Super High Roller NLHE), with several events at the $25K, $50K, and $100K levels
Returning Fan Favorites
- Mystery Millions (Event #1 – May 27): $1,000 buy-in, $1M guaranteed top bounty, and $1M first-place prize
- Millionaire Maker (Event #53 – June 18): $1,500 buy-in, always draws a huge field
- Seniors Championship (Event #48 – June 16): Open to older players
- Mini Main Event (Event #75 – June 29): A $1,000 freezeout version of the Main Event
- The Closer (Event #97 – July 14): A two-day $1,500 event to wrap up the summer
Full List of 2025 WSOP Bracelet Events
Below is a full breakdown of all 100 official bracelet events from the 2025 WSOP schedule:
| DATE | TIME | EV. | EVENT NAME | DAYS | BUY-IN |
| May 27, Tue. | 12PM | #1 | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 3 days | $1,000 |
| May 27, Tue. | 2PM | #2 | Industry Employees No-Limit Hold’em | 2 days | $500 |
| May 28, Wed. | 12PM | #3 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $5,000 |
| May 28, Wed. | 2PM | #4 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8-or-Better (8-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| May 29, Thu. | 12PM | #5 | Pot-Limit Omaha (8-handed) | 3 days | $5,000 |
| May 29, Thu. | 2PM | #6 | Seven Card Stud | 3 days | $1,500 |
| May 30, Fri. | 12PM | #7 | Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 3 days | $25,000 |
| May 30, Fri. | 2PM | #8 | Dealers Choice (6-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| May 31, Sat. | 2PM | #9 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-handed) | 4 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 1, Sun. | 10AM | #10 | No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | 2 days | $600 |
| Jun 1, Sun. | 12PM | #11 | Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 1, Sun. | 2PM | #12 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw (7-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 2, Mon. | 10AM | #13 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 2, Mon. | 12PM | #14 | High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed (8-handed) | 3 days | $25,000 |
| Jun 2, Mon. | 2PM | #15 | PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Omaha Hi Lo 8 or Better; “Big O” (5 Card PLO Hi-Lo 8) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 3, Tue. | 10AM | #16 | Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-handed) | 2 days | $600 |
| Jun 3, Tue. | 12PM | #17 | No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $2,000 |
| Jun 3, Tue. | 2PM | #18 | Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 4, Wed. | 10AM | #19 | COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 3 days | $500 |
| Jun 4, Wed. | 12PM | #20 | SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 4, Wed. | 2PM | #21 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 5, Thu. | 12PM | #22 | High Roller 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $25,000 |
| Jun 5, Thu. | 2PM | #23 | Badugi | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 6, Fri. | 12PM | #24 | Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (8-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 6, Fri. | 2PM | #25 | Seven Card Stud Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 7, Sat. | 12PM | #26 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 3 days | $25,000 |
| Jun 7, Sat. | 2PM | #27 | Big O (Five Card PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 8, Sun. | 10AM | #28 | Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-handed) | 2 days | $600 |
| Jun 8, Sun. | 12PM | #29 | No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $2,500 |
| Jun 8, Sun. | 2PM | #30 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (7-handed) | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 9, Mon. | 10AM | #31 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | 2 days | $800 |
| Jun 9, Mon. | 12PM | #32 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 3 days | $50,000 |
| Jun 9, Mon. | 2PM | #33 | Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 10, Tue. | 10AM | #34 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | 1 day | $1,500 |
| Jun 10, Tue. | 12PM | #35 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $3,000 |
| Jun 10, Tue. | 2PM | #36 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-handed) | 4 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 11, Wed. | 10AM | #37 | MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 5 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 11, Wed. | 12PM | #38 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | 3 days | $100,000 |
| Jun 11, Wed. | 2PM | #39 | H.O.R.S.E. | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 12, Thu. | 12PM | #40 | Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $5,000 |
| Jun 12, Thu. | 2PM | #41 | Limit Hold’em Championship (8-handed) | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 13, Fri. | 12PM | #42 | Pot-Limit Omaha (8-handed) | 2 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 13, Fri. | 2PM | #43 | Razz | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 14, Sat. | 2PM | #44 | Big O Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 15, Sun. | 10AM | #45 | SALUTE to Warriors – No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $500 |
| Jun 15, Sun. | 12PM | #46 | Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $250,000 |
| Jun 15, Sun. | 2PM | #47 | Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-handed) | 3 days | $2,500 |
| Jun 16, Mon. | 10AM | #48 | SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 5 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 16, Mon. | 12PM | #49 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 2 days | $3,000 |
| Jun 16, Mon. | 2PM | #50 | Razz Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 17, Tue. | 12PM | #51 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (8-handed) | 4 days | $25,000 |
| Jun 17, Tue. | 2PM | #52 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 18, Wed. | 10AM | #53 | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 5 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 18, Wed. | 12PM | #54 | Pot-Limit Omaha (8-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 18, Wed. | 2PM | #55 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship (8-handed) | 4 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 19, Thu. | 2PM | #56 | Mixed Triple Draw Lowball (Limit) (2-7, A-5, Badugi) | 3 days | $2,500 |
| Jun 20, Fri. | 2PM | #57 | HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha (8-handed) | 3 days | $50,000 |
| Jun 21, Sat. | 2PM | #58 | Nine Game Mix (7-handed) | 3 days | $3,000 |
| Jun 22, Sun. | 10AM | #59 | Battle of the Ages Over 50 / Under 50 NLHE Flight A = Over 50 | 2 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 22, Sun. | 2PM | #60 | 6-Handed Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $3,000 |
| Jun 23, Mon. | 10AM | #61 | No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | 2 days | $500 |
| Jun 23, Mon. | 12PM | #62 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $5,000 |
| Jun 23, Mon. | 2PM | #63 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw (6-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 24, Tue. | 10AM | #64 | SUPER SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 24, Tue. | 12PM | #65 | TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $1,000/T |
| Jun 24, Tue. | 2PM | #66 | Poker Players Championship (7-handed) | 5 days | $50,000 |
| Jun 25, Wed. | 10AM | #67 | Gladiators of Poker NLHE $3,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool | 3 days | $300 |
| Jun 25, Wed. | 12PM | #68 | No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $3,000 |
| Jun 25, Wed. | 2PM | #69 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 26, Thu. | 12PM | #70 | LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 4 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 26, Thu. | 2PM | #71 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (6-handed) | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 27, Fri. | 12PM | #72 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 1 day | $10,000 |
| Jun 27, Fri. | 2PM | #73 | Eight Game Mix (6-handed) | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jun 28, Sat. | 2PM | #74 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (8-handed) | 4 days | $10,000 |
| Jun 29, Sun. | 10AM | #75 | MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em Flight A (freezeout) | 3 days | $1,000 |
| Jun 29, Sun. | 2PM | #76 | Mixed Big Bet Event (6-handed) | 3 days | $2,500 |
| Jun 30, Mon. | 2PM | #77 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jul 1, Tue. | 10AM | #78 | Pokernews Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em | 4 days | $600 |
| Jul 1, Tue. | 12PM | #79 | HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | 3 days | $100,000 |
| Jul 2, Wed. | 10AM | #80 | Summer Celebration No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 2 days | $800 |
| Jul 2, Wed. | 12PM | #81 | MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1A | 10 days | $10,000 |
| Jul 2, Wed. | 2PM | #82 | Eight Game Mixed 6-Handed Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jul 3, Thu. | 2PM | #83 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | 3 days | $2,500 |
| Jul 4, Fri. | 5PM | #84 | No-Limit Hold’em | 2 days | $1,000 |
| Jul 6, Sun. | 10AM | #85 | Ultra Stack – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 4 days | $600 |
| Jul 8, Tue. | 10AM | #86 | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha Flight A | 3 days | $1,000 |
| Jul 8, Tue. | 2PM | #87 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | 1 day | $5,000 |
| Jul 9, Wed. | 12PM | #88 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (8-handed) | 3 days | $50,000 |
| Jul 9, Wed. | 2PM | #89 | Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 4 days | $3,000 |
| Jul 10, Thu. | 10AM | #90 | Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em (7-handed) Flight A | 3 days | $777 |
| Jul 10, Thu. | 12PM | #91 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | 3 days | $1,500 |
| Jul 11, Fri. | 12PM | #92 | Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | 2 days | $1,979 |
| Jul 11, Fri. | 2PM | #93 | T.O.R.S.E. (8-handed) | 3 days | $3,000 |
| Jul 12, Sat. | 2PM | #94 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship | 3 days | $10,000 |
| Jul 13, Sun. | 10AM | #95 | No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | 2 days | $800 |
| Jul 13, Sun. | 2PM | #96 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | 3 days | $3,000 |
| Jul 14, Mon. | 10AM | #97 | The Closer – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | 2 days | $1,500 |
| Jul 14, Mon. | 2PM | #98 | High Roller H.O.R.S.E. (8-handed) | 3 days | $25,000 |
| Jul 15, Tue. | 2PM | #99 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | 2 days | $5,000 |
| Jul 16, Wed. | 10AM | #100 | Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | 1 day | $1,000 |
How to Register for WSOP Events in 2025
To play in any event at the 2025 World Series of Poker, you’ll need to register through the WSOP+ app – this is required for all participants.
The app replaces the old Bravo Poker Live system and is meant to simplify the process, letting players skip the cage lines and get seat info directly on their phones.
Step-by-Step WSOP Online Registration Process:
1. Download the WSOP+ app
You can get it from wsopplus.com or your device’s app store. It’s available for both iOS and Android.
2. Create your WSOP+ account
You’ll also need a Caesars Rewards account, since it links with your registration.
3. Complete in-person ID verification
Even if you register online, you must verify your identity once at the Champagne Ballroom inside Paris Las Vegas before your first event.
4. Register for your events
Use the app to pick your events and pay. You can choose digital or printed tickets – both work.
Payment Options for WSOP Entry:
- Credit/Debit Cards (3% fee applies)
- ACH Transfers (U.S. only)
- PayPal
- Luxon Pay (non-U.S. players)
- Paris Tournament Account (fund in person at the main cage)
- WSOP.com Satellite Tickets (for online qualifiers)
You can also pay in person at the cage using cash, casino chips, cashier’s checks (if pre-approved), or wire transfers (minimum $100,000 and pre-approval needed).
Make sure your photo ID is valid and unexpired, and be aware that you must be 21 or older to play. If you register but don’t show up before the first level after the first break, your chips will be pulled and your buy-in refunded (per Rule 16).
What Are the 2025 WSOP Rule Changes?
The 2025 WSOP comes with a series of new and updated rules, many of them aimed at keeping the games clean and fair, especially after the controversy at the 2024 Main Event.
Here’s a breakdown of the key changes you need to know before sitting down to play:
- Rule 16 – Late Start
If you register but don’t show up before the first level ends after the first break, your chips are pulled from play. You’ll get your buy-in refunded, but you’re out of the tournament. - Rule 18 – Freedom to Ban
WSOP has the right to ban any player before, during, or after an event for cheating, disruptive behavior, or if they’ve already been banned from places like GGPoker or other venues. - Rule 63 – No Texting
You can’t text while seated at the table. If tournament staff suspects players are texting at the same table, they can disqualify you right then and there. - Rule 64 – No Solving Tools
Using any sort of real-time solver or software that gives you a playing edge is strictly banned. This includes any device or app that helps make decisions during a hand. - Rule 85 – Button Placement
At the start of a tournament, the button goes to the player with the first chip stack to the dealer’s right. When the event gets down to 3, 2, or 1 tables, there’s a redraw to place the button. Play uses a dead button format. - Rule 86 – No Dodging Blinds
If you move seats and skip the blinds on purpose, you’ll have to forfeit both blinds (and the big blind ante, if there is one) and serve a one-round penalty. - Rule 116 – “Zip It”
No talking about hands, no giving advice, no strategy discussions – even if you’re not in the hand. Verbal help of any kind is off-limits.
Once any event reaches the final three tables, all electronic devices – including phones and tablets – must be removed. This rule comes directly from issues during the 2024 Main Event, where players were accused of getting outside help from railbirds using devices.
These updates are focused on keeping things fair and consistent, and players are expected to know and follow them from the moment they register.
How to Play the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event
The $10,000 WSOP Main Event begins on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and runs through Wednesday, July 16.
To be specific, there are four starting flights: Day 1A on July 2, 1B on July 3, 1C on July 4, and 1D on July 5. Players who make it through one of these flights move on to Day 2 beginning July 6, followed by Day 3 through Day 8.
The final table is scheduled for July 15 and 16.
How to Enter the World Series of Poker
There are three main ways to get into the Main Event:
1. Direct Buy-In
First, players can pay the $10,000 entry fee using the WSOP+ app or by registering in person at the Champagne Ballroom at Paris Las Vegas. This is the most straightforward option.
2. Online Qualification
Second, players can win a seat through online satellites.
- GGPoker runs qualifiers for international players starting as low as $1. If someone qualifies through GGPoker and then wins the Main Event, they also receive a $1 million bonus.
- WSOP.com offers online qualifiers for U.S. players located in Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, or Pennsylvania.
3. Live Satellites
Third, there are live satellite tournaments held at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, as well as other Caesars-owned casinos.
These give players the chance to win a seat without paying the full $10,000.
No Re-Entry
Finally, it’s important to know that the Main Event is a freezeout. This means once a player is eliminated, they are out of the tournament and cannot re-enter. Everyone gets one shot, which is part of what makes the Main Event so competitive and well-respected.
Who Won the 2024 Main Event?
The 2024 WSOP Main Event was won by Jonathan Tamayo from the United States. He outlasted a record-breaking field of 10,112 players, the largest in Main Event history, and took home a $10 million first-place prize.
However, Tamayo’s win didn’t come without controversy. There were allegations that his rail team may have used real-time assistance tools during the final stages of the tournament.
As a result, the WSOP introduced a new rule for 2025 that bans all electronic devices once a tournament reaches its final three tables.
Broadcast and Streaming
The 2025 WSOP will be covered through both TV and live streaming.
CBS Sports holds the official broadcast rights again and will feature coverage of final tables, particularly those played on the Thunderdome stage at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
For live, day-to-day coverage, PokerGO is returning as the exclusive streaming partner. They’ll provide a full schedule of streamed events throughout the summer, though the full list of which events will be streamed hasn’t been released yet.
If you’re playing on a featured or televised table, WSOP staff will let you know when your table is being relocated to the production area.
Also, for anyone on camera, keep in mind the apparel rules: logos and branding are allowed, but there are size and quantity limits. For example, logos can’t be larger than 12 square inches on the front or back of a shirt, and no more than three players at a final table can wear apparel from the same sponsor.
Clothing linked to things like cryptocurrency or marijuana may be banned at the organizer’s discretion.
Travel, Age & Documentation
To play in the 2025 WSOP, you must be 21 years or older.
All players are required to show a valid, unexpired photo ID, such as a passport, driver’s license, or government-issued ID. This applies to both U.S. and international players.
International players are welcome, but they must bring the proper travel and identification documents. If you’re flying within the U.S., make sure your ID is REAL ID-compliant, as that requirement is now being enforced for domestic air travel.
For accommodations, the two host hotels are the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. Both properties are directly connected to the tournament areas.
Caesars has special room rates for WSOP players, which can be booked through the official WSOP website. Booking early is advised, since availability can tighten up as the series gets closer.
WSOP Player of the Year (POY)
The 2025 WSOP Player of the Year race includes all open bracelet events, both live and online, as long as they’re part of the official schedule in Las Vegas or on WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey.
That means any player competing in standard events is automatically earning POY points.
However, some events do not count toward the leaderboard. These are the Casino Employees, Ladies, Seniors, Super Seniors, and Tag Team tournaments.
At the end of the series, the player with the most points will receive a seat in the 2026 WSOP Main Event, a custom trophy, and a banner displayed at the WSOP venue for the following year.
Past WSOP Champions
The World Series of Poker Main Event has crowned champions every year since 1970, and its winners’ list includes some of the most well-known names in poker history.
In 2024, Jonathan Tamayo won the Main Event, beating a record-setting field of 10,112 players to take home $10 million. The year before, Daniel Weinman won in 2023, earning $12.1 million, the largest first-place prize in WSOP history at that time.
Going back further, past champions include Espen Jorstad (2022), Koray Aldemir (2021), and Damian Salas (2020).
Earlier standout winners include Martin Jacobson (2014), Joe McKeehen (2015), and Chris Moneymaker (2003) – the player widely credited with sparking the poker boom after winning as an amateur.
A few players have won the Main Event multiple times. Johnny Moss and Stu Ungar each won it three times, while Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan have two titles each.
2025 WSOP – FAQs
When does the 2025 Main Event start?
July 2 is Day 1A of the Main Event. There are four starting flights, ending July 5. The final table is set for July 15–16.
How do I register for the 2025 WSOP?
Registration is done through the WSOP+ app, with in-person ID verification required at Paris Las Vegas.
What ID do I need to play?
You must be 21+ and present a valid, unexpired photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or government-issued ID). International players are welcome with proper documents.
What is the buy-in for the WSOP Main Event?
The Main Event buy-in is $10,000.
Can I re-enter the Main Event if I bust?
No. It is a freezeout, meaning you only get one entry.
Can I qualify online for the Main Event?
Yes. GGPoker offers satellites internationally (starting at $1). WSOP.com has qualifiers in NV, NJ, MI, and PA.
Are electronic devices allowed at the table?
Devices are banned at the final three tables of any event. Also, texting at the table is prohibited at all times.
Do you have to be American to play in the 2025 WSOP?
No. The WSOP is open to players from all over the world, as long as they meet age and ID requirements.
Can beginners play in the 2025 WSOP?
Yes. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Some events have lower buy-ins, making them more accessible for new players.
How much does it cost to play in the 2025 WSOP?
Buy-ins start at $300 (Gladiators of Poker) and go up to $250,000 (Super High Roller). Most events fall between $1,000 and $5,000. The Main Event is $10,000.
How do I qualify for the 2025 WSOP?
You can qualify by:
- Buying in directly via the WSOP+ app or in person
- Winning online satellites at WSOP.com (for players in NV, NJ, MI, PA) or GGPoker (international)
- Entering live satellites at Paris, Horseshoe, or other Caesars locations
What is the prize pool for the 2025 WSOP Main Event?
The final amount depends on the total entries. In 2024, the Main Event had a $94 million prize pool, with $10 million going to the winner.
What identification do I need to play in the 2025 WSOP?
You need a valid, unexpired photo ID, such as:
- A passport
- A driver’s license
- A government-issued ID
International players must also provide proper travel documentation. U.S. players flying domestically should ensure their ID is REAL ID-compliant.