World Series of Poker (WSOP) Hub
Welcome to your one‑stop page for everything about the World Series of Poker. Whether you want the newest champs, crazy stories from the Rio (and now the Horseshoe), or deep dives into poker history, you’ll find it here.
Latest WSOP News & Winners
About the WSOP
Short history. The World Series of Poker began in 1970 at Binion’s Horseshoe with a single table of seven legends. Benny Binion crowned Johnny Moss the first “World Champion.”
Today the WSOP runs for seven weeks, hands out 100‑plus gold bracelets, and pays well over $300 million each summer.
How it works. Each tournament, Hold’em, Omaha, Stud, even Dealer’s Choice, is its own fight for a bracelet. Buy-ins range from $300 (Casino Employees) up to $250,000 (Super High Roller). Bust once and you’re out, except in “re-entry” events where you can fire again.
Why bracelets matter. A bracelet is poker’s Super Bowl ring. Phil Hellmuth leads with 17. Chris Moneymaker’s 2003 win sparked the online poker boom. The WSOP still changes lives every year.
WSOP 2025 Guide
Flagship Events Calendar
| Date (2025) | Event | Buy‑in | Notes |
| May 15-17 | Tournament of Champions | Freeroll | Bracelet/ring winners only |
| May 27 | Casino Employees NLH | $300 | Traditional opener |
| May 29 | Mystery Millions NLH | $1,000 | $1M bounty envelope |
| May 30 | Heads‑Up No‑Limit Hold’em Championship | $25,000 | 64‑player max |
| Jun 15 | Super High Roller NLH | $250,000 | Largest buy‑in |
| Jun 24 | Poker Players’ Championship | $50,000 | Mixed‑games |
| Jun 26 | Ladies NLH Championship | $10,000/$1,000 | Women only |
| Jul 02 | Main Event – Day 1A | $10,000 | 60K stack, 120‑min levels |
What’s New in 2025
- Mystery Millions $1k NLH: 5 Day 1 flights, $1 M top bounty
- Battle of the Ages $1k NLH: 50+ in Flight 1A, under-50 in 1B
- $5k Super Turbo Bounty NLH: one-day sprint.
- $3k T.O.R.S.E. Mixed: Triple-Draw replaces Limit Hold’em in HORSE rotation.
Player Gossip
Prop bets, hotel feuds, Twitter wars, if it involves the WSOP brand or any past or present bracelet hunter, you’ll find it here.
Records & Interesting Facts
Here are some standout numbers and milestones that shape WSOP history:
| Record | Holder | Number |
| Most bracelets | Phil Hellmuth | 17 |
| Biggest single cash | Jamie Gold | $12,000,000 (2006) |
| Largest Main Event field | 10,112 players | 2024 |
| Youngest Main Event champ | Joe Cada | 21 yrs (2009) |
| Oldest Ever WSOP Main Event Player | Eugene Calden | 100 yrs |
| Most cashes overall | Chris Ferguson | 193 |
| Most bracelets in one year | Puggy Pearson (1973), Phil Hellmuth (1993), Ted Forrest (1993), Phil Ivey (2002), Jeff Lisandro (2009), George Danzer (2014) | 3 each |
WSOP 2024 News Archive
Relive every huge pot, shocking bust‑out, and bracelet victory from last summer; our full 2024 WSOP coverage is right here.
Top 10 Multiple Bracelet Winners
These legends have piled up more bracelets than anyone else. Here’s the leaderboard heading into the 2025 WSOP:
First‑Timer Tips ✈️
- 1Skip the lines – use the WSOP+ app.
Register and pay straight from your phone, then simply scan your QR at the kiosk. Add Luxon Pay to the app so you can buy in without hauling bricks of cash. - 2Pick up your player card early.
Badge collection opens at 8 am; grabbing it before noon saves you a 45‑minute queue. - 3Know the new phone rule.
All electronic devices are banned once an event reaches the final three tables, tell your rail and bring an analog watch if you run deep . - 4Bring two IDs and tax info.
A passport + driver’s license works best. Cashes of $5k+ trigger W‑9 (US) or W‑8BEN (non‑US) paperwork. - 5Plan your bankroll.
Buy‑ins now range from $300 to $250k; most mid‑stakes grinders fire 4–6 events plus satellites. Carry some cash for tips and food, even if you bankroll through Luxon. - 6Book a nearby room early.
Horseshoe & Paris sell out fast; Flamingo and LINQ are cheap backups within a 10‑minute walk. - 7Stay healthy.
Las Vegas is hot and bone‑dry; pack electrolyte tablets, sunscreen, and a light hoodie for the AC. Take every 20‑minute break to stretch and snack.