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The 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially begins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, bringing a
record-breaking lineup of 100 live bracelet events to the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Running through July 16, this highly anticipated poker festival draws thousands of players worldwide,
ranging from professionals to ambitious amateurs eager to compete for coveted WSOP gold.
the expansive and diverse nature of the series. The opening day will feature the popular $1,000 Mystery Millions
event, which offers players a chance to win a $1 million bounty, not only for the tournament champion but also
for one lucky knockout bounty winner. This multi-flight no-limit hold’em event has quickly become a fan favorite,
with the previous year awarding multiple seven-figure bounties and a $1 million first prize.
Alongside Mystery Millions, other notable tournaments early in the series include the $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em
Championship, the $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em, and the $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mix.
These high-stakes events attract some of the world’s top poker talent, adding to the summer’s thrilling atmosphere.
According to Poker News, the highlight of the summer, the $10,000 WSOP Main Event, is set to begin on
Wednesday, July 2, with four starting flights spread over the first several days. Registration remains open until
the midpoint of Day 2D on July 7. The final table will be contested over two days, July 15 and 16, culminating in
the crowning of a new world champion.
The 2025 WSOP is the first under the ownership of NSUS Group Inc., which acquired the prestigious
brand from Caesars Entertainment in a $500 million deal following last year’s tournament. Caesars will
continue to host the live events at its Las Vegas properties for the next two decades, maintaining the series’ strong connection to the city.
pool exceeding $94 million. Jonathan Tamayo emerged victorious, taking home a $10 million payday and etching his name into poker history.
The 2024 series saw an impressive $438 million awarded in live event prizes across 99 live and 30 online bracelet
events. Notable players made headlines, including Scott Seiver, who captured three bracelets in a single series
and claimed the WSOP Player of the Year title. Other legends like Nick Schulman, Robert Mizrachi, and Calvin
Anderson also secured significant victories.
Sixteen players earned individual prizes of $1 million or more in 2024, with seven surpassing the $2 million mark.
These milestones set a high standard and created exciting storylines leading into the 2025 series.
The 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially begins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, bringing a
record-breaking lineup of 100 live bracelet events to the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Running through July 16, this highly anticipated poker festival draws thousands of players worldwide,
ranging from professionals to ambitious amateurs eager to compete for coveted WSOP gold.
A historic schedule and exciting opening events:
For the first time in WSOP history, the tournament schedule includes 100 bracelet events, highlightingthe expansive and diverse nature of the series. The opening day will feature the popular $1,000 Mystery Millions
event, which offers players a chance to win a $1 million bounty, not only for the tournament champion but also
for one lucky knockout bounty winner. This multi-flight no-limit hold’em event has quickly become a fan favorite,
with the previous year awarding multiple seven-figure bounties and a $1 million first prize.
Alongside Mystery Millions, other notable tournaments early in the series include the $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em
Championship, the $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em, and the $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mix.
These high-stakes events attract some of the world’s top poker talent, adding to the summer’s thrilling atmosphere.
According to Poker News, the highlight of the summer, the $10,000 WSOP Main Event, is set to begin on
Wednesday, July 2, with four starting flights spread over the first several days. Registration remains open until
the midpoint of Day 2D on July 7. The final table will be contested over two days, July 15 and 16, culminating in
the crowning of a new world champion.
The 2025 WSOP is the first under the ownership of NSUS Group Inc., which acquired the prestigious
brand from Caesars Entertainment in a $500 million deal following last year’s tournament. Caesars will
continue to host the live events at its Las Vegas properties for the next two decades, maintaining the series’ strong connection to the city.
Reflecting on a record-breaking 2024 WSOP:
Last year’s WSOP was historic, with over 10,000 entrants competing in the Main Event, generating a prizepool exceeding $94 million. Jonathan Tamayo emerged victorious, taking home a $10 million payday and etching his name into poker history.
The 2024 series saw an impressive $438 million awarded in live event prizes across 99 live and 30 online bracelet
events. Notable players made headlines, including Scott Seiver, who captured three bracelets in a single series
and claimed the WSOP Player of the Year title. Other legends like Nick Schulman, Robert Mizrachi, and Calvin
Anderson also secured significant victories.
Sixteen players earned individual prizes of $1 million or more in 2024, with seven surpassing the $2 million mark.
These milestones set a high standard and created exciting storylines leading into the 2025 series.
