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The World Series of Poker is the largest and most prestigious poker tournament series in the world — running 100+ events from late May through mid-July at Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally's). Here's the complete guide for players and spectators.
The Events
The WSOP runs over 90 bracelet events ranging from $400 buy-in tournaments to the $250,000 Super High Roller Bowl. The Main Event — $10,000 buy-in, no-limit Texas Hold'em — runs in early July and attracts 8,000+ players competing for a prize pool exceeding $80 million.
Playing in the WSOP
- Register at wsop.com — all events are open to the public
- Low buy-in events ($400–1,000) are excellent first tournament experiences
- The daily deepstack events (running throughout) offer 8–12 hour competitive sessions
- Day 1 of the Main Event is the best spectator day — the full field of 8,000+ players at their peak
Spectating for Free
The WSOP tournament floor at Horseshoe Las Vegas is partially open to the public. The Amazon Room during the Main Event is accessible from the walkway — you can watch world-class poker being played at close range without paying anything.