WSOP 2024Main Event Record Broken Again
The World Series of Poker 2024 met and exceeded all expectations, dishing out more than $430 million in prize money and attracting 10,112 players for the Main Event to set a new attendance record!
Last updated: July 28, 2024
The WSOP 2024 live series is over! The international portion of online bracelet events will be coming soon, and we’ll make sure to keep you up to date as dates are announced, as well as bring you all the 2025 WSOP news.
The 2024 World Series of Poker returned to Las Vegas for its 55th outing, running from the end of May until July 17. Running alongside the live festival were online bracelet events for US online players.
International players will have their shot at online bracelets at GGPoker later this summer, with the 2024 online series likely to run in August and September.
The WSOP 2025 was a historical series in many aspects. It was the most extensive WSOP festival, with 99 live bracelet events on the schedule and awarding over $437 million in prizes across the board.
The 2024 WSOP Main Event also broke the attendance record set in the previous year, attracting 10,112 players and seizing the title of the largest Main Event.
The live series ran May 28 — July 18, taking place at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas casinos, attracting over 228,000 participants. The online series happened at WSOP Online, combining players from New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan for the first time, awarding 30 bracelets, and WSOP PA, where further seven bracelets were awarded.
WSOP 2024 Key Highlights
- More than 273,000 players participated in the live and online series combined
- Players were awarded over $467,000,000 in prize money in live and online events
- The 2024 WSOP Main Event was largest-ever, with 10,112 entries
- Daniel Negreanu won the Players Championship, winning his seventh bracelet (first one in over a decade)
- Phil Ivey won a bracelet, becoming the only player to have 11 bracelets
- Scott Seiver claimed the WSOP Player of the Year title
- Patrik Antonius became the latest Poker Hall of Fame inductee
- Chris Hunichen managed to finally win his first WSOP gold
- Kristen Foxen made a super deep run in the Main Event, busting in 13th
- Jonathan Tamayo won the Main Event for his first WSOP bracelet and $10M in cash
| World Series of Poker 2024 | |
|---|---|
| 💰Total Prize Pool Generated: Live & Online | $467.5 million |
| 🫡 Total Entrants: Live & Online | 235,762 |
| 😎WSOP 2024 Main Event Winner | Jonathan Tamayo |
| 🏆 Number of Gold Bracelets | 99 Live Bracelets and 37 Online Bracelets |
| 🔥 Player of the Year | Scott Seiver |
| 🎪 WSOP Main Event Prizepool | $94 million |
| 🤜🤛 WSOP 2024 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee | Patrik Antonius |
When Was the WSOP 2024?
The World Series of Poker 2024 started on May 28 and ran through to July 17, with events split between The Horseshoe and Paris Casino, Las Vegas. The Main Event is scheduled took place between July 3 and July 17. 99 gold bracelet events were on the 2024 schedule.
World Series of Poker 2024 — One of the Biggest Yet
The WSOP 2024 had big shoes to fit: the 2023 World Series of Poker was the biggest in history in terms of turnout and prize pool. Over $425 million was paid out, and the 2023 WSOP welcomed over 250K players via online and live events!
When the dust settled, the 2024 World Series of Poker managed to break a few records. The live portion of the series set the record for the largest amount of prizes paid, paying over $437 million. The 2024 WSOP Main Event also set the attendance record, bringing in 10,112 players.
WSOP Schedule 2024
You can check out the entire WSOP 2024 schedule below and see all 99 bracelet events that took place in Las Vegas.
| Date | # | Event Title | Buy-In | Table Size | Event Duration | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May-28 | 1 | Champions Reunion No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | $5,000 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 50,000 |
| May-28 | 2 | Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 2-day event | 25,000 | |
| May-29 | 3 | WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | $500 | 2-day event | 25,000 | |
| May-29 | 4 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| May-30 | 5A | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $1,000 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| May-30 | 6 | Heads Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $25,000 | 3-day event | 150,000 | |
| May-30 | 7 | Dealers Choice 6-Handed | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| May-31 | 5B | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight B | $1,000 | 40,000 | ||
| May-31 | 8 | Pot-Limit Omaha | $5,000 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 50,000 |
| May-31 | 9 | Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-1 | 5C | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight C | $1,000 | 40,000 | ||
| Jun-1 | 10 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 4-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-2 | 5D | Mystery Millions – No-Limit Hold’em – Flight D | $1,000 | 40,000 | ||
| Jun-2 | 11 | Badugi | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-3 | 12 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-3 | 13 | Dealers Choice Championship 6-Handed | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jun-4 | 14 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 1-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jun-4 | 15 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-4 | 16 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 4-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jun-5 | 17 | No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | $800 | 2-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-5 | 18 | Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-5 | 19 | Limit Hold’em Championship | $10,000 | 8 Handed | 3-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-6 | 20A | Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em | $300 | 3-day event | 30,000 | |
| Jun-6 | 21 | High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $25,000 | 3-day event | 150,000 | |
| Jun-6 | 22 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw | $1,500 | 6-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-7 | 20B | Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $300 | 30,000 | ||
| Jun-7 | 23A | SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-7 | 24 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 4-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-7 | 23B | SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $1,500 | 25,000 | ||
| Jun-8 | 20C | Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | $300 | 30,000 | ||
| Jun-8 | 25 | 6-Handed Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-9 | 20D | Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold’em Flight D | $300 | 30,000 | ||
| Jun-9 | 26 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | $25,000 | 3-day event | 150,000 | |
| Jun-9 | 27 | Big O (Five Card PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better) | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-10 | 28 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-10 | 29 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship | $10,000 | 6-Handed | 3-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-11 | 30 | Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack | $600 | 8-Handed | 2-day event | 30,000 |
| Jun-11 | 31 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 2-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-11 | 32 | Seven Card Stud | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-12 | 33 | Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack | $600 | 8-Handed | 2-day event | 30,000 |
| Jun-12 | 34 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | $2,500 | 3-day event | 35,000 | |
| Jun-12 | 35 | H.O.R.S.E. | $1,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-13 | 36 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | $800 | 2-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-13 | 37 | Big O Championship | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jun-14 | 38A | MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $1,500 | 5-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jun-14 | 39 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed | $50,000 | 3-day event | 300,000 | |
| Jun-14 | 40 | Razz | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-15 | 38B | MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $1,500 | 8 handed | 3-day event | 50,000 |
| Jun-15 | 41 | Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot | $1,500 | 8 handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-15 | 42 | Seven Card Stud Championship | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jun-16 | 38C | MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | $1,500 | 50,000 | ||
| Jun-16 | 43 | Mixed PLO Hi-Lo | $1,500 | 7-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-17 | 44 | No-Limit Hold’em | $2,000 | 3-day event | 30,000 | |
| Jun-17 | 45 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 4-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-18 | 46A | SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $1,000 | 5-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jun-18 | 47 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $100,000 | 3-day event | 600,000 | |
| Jun-18 | 48 | Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed | $1,000 | 2-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jun-19 | 46B | SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship Flight B | $1,000 | 20,000 | ||
| Jun-19 | 49 | Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-19 | 50 | Razz Championship | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jun-20 | 51 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $1,500 | 1-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-20 | 52 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 4-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jun-20 | 53 | Nine Game Mixed | $3,000 | 7-Handed | 3-day event | 40,000 |
| Jun-21 | 54A | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $1,500 | 5-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-21 | 55 | Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $250,000 | 3-day event | 1,500,000 | |
| Jun-21 | 56 | Mixed Triple Draw Lowball | $2,500 | 3-day event | 35,000 | |
| Jun-22 | 54B | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $1,500 | 25,000 | ||
| Jun-22 | 57 | Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 1-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-23 | 54C | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | $1,500 | 25,000 | ||
| Jun-23 | 58 | Poker Players Championship | $50,000 | 7-Handed | 5-day event | 300,000 |
| Jun-24 | 59 | SUPER SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 4-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jun-24 | 60 | No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | 4-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-24 | 61 | Mixed Omaha & Stud Hi-Lo | $2,500 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 35,000 |
| Jun-25 | 62 | Pokernews Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em | $600 | 4-day event | 30,000 | |
| Jun-25 | 63 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw | $1,500 | 7-Handed | 3-day event | 25,000 |
| Jun-26 | 64 | No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | $600 | 2-day event | 30,000 | |
| Jun-26 | 65 | Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 3-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jun-26 | 66 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 4-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-27 | 67 | SALUTE to Warriors – No-Limit Hold’em | $500 | 3-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jun-27 | 68 | No-Limit Hold’em | $2,500 | 3-day event | 35,000 | |
| Jun-27 | 69 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jun-28 | 70A | COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $400 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jun-28 | 71 | LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $10,000 / $1,000 | 4-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jun-28 | 72 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | $10,000 | 7-Handed | 3-day event | 60,000 |
| Jun-29 | 70B | COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $400 | 40,000 | ||
| Jun-29 | 73 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha | $25,000 | 8-Handed | 4-day event | 150,000 |
| Jun-30 | 70C | COLOSSUS No-Limit Hold’em Flight C | $400 | 40,000 | ||
| Jun-30 | 74 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jul-1 | 75 | TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 / TEAM | 3-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jul-1 | 76 | Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $10,000 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 60,000 |
| Jul-1 | 77 | Mixed Big Bet Event | $2,500 | 6-Handed | 3-day event | 35,000 |
| Jul-2 | Main Event Satellite Days July 2 – 7 | |||||
| Jul-2 | 78 | MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jul-2 | 79 | HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha | $50,000 | 3-day event | 300,000 | |
| Jul-3 | 80A | Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $800 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jul-3 | 81A | MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1A | $10,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Jul-4 | 80B | Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $800 | 40,000 | ||
| Jul-4 | 81B | MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1B | $10,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Jul-5 | 81C | MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1C | $10,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Jul-6 | 81D | MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold’em World Championship – Day 1D | $10,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Jul-6 | 82 | No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 2-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jul-7 | MAIN EVENT – Day 2ABC | |||||
| Jul-7 | 83 | Eight Game Mixed 6-Handed | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jul-7 | 84A | Ultra Stack – No-limit Hold’em Flight A | $600 | 4-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jul-8 | 85 | FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em Presented by GG Poker – Flight A | $1,000 | 2-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jul-8 | MAIN EVENT – Day 2D | |||||
| Jul-8 | 84B | Ultra Stack – No-limit Hold’em Flight B | $600 | 60,000 | ||
| Jul-9 | 86A | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha Flight A | $1,000 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jul-9 | MAIN EVENT – Day 3 | |||||
| Jul-9 | 87 | 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $5,000 | 2-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jul-10 | 86B | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha Flight B | $1,000 | 40,000 | ||
| Jul-10 | MAIN EVENT – Day 4 | |||||
| Jul-10 | 88 | Eight Game Mixed Championship 6-Handed | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jul-11 | 89A | Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Holdem Flight A | $3,000 | 4-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jul-11 | MAIN EVENT – Day 5 | |||||
| Jul-11 | 90 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 3-day event | 25,000 | |
| Jul-11 | 91 | H.O.R.S.E. | $3,000 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 40,000 |
| Jul-12 | 89B | Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $3,000 | 40,000 | ||
| Jul-12 | MAIN EVENT – Day 6 | |||||
| Jul-12 | 92 | HIGH ROLLER No-Limit Hold’em | $50,000 | 3-day event | 300,000 | |
| Jul-13 | 93A | Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em | $777 | 7-Handed | 3-day event | 40,000 |
| Jul-13 | MAIN EVENT – Day 7 | |||||
| Jul-13 | 94 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship | $10,000 | 3-day event | 60,000 | |
| Jul-14 | 93B | Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em | $777 | 7-Handed | 40,000 | |
| Jul-14 | MAIN EVENT – Plays down to 9 players | |||||
| Jul-14 | 95 | Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $1,979 | 2-day event | 30,000 | |
| Jul-14 | 96 | High Roller H.O.R.S.E. | $25,000 | 8-Handed | 3-day event | 150,000 |
| Jul-15 | 93C | Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em | $777 | 7-Handed | 40,000 | |
| Jul-15 | MAIN EVENT – Day Off | |||||
| Jul-15 | 97 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha | $3,000 | 3-day event | 40,000 | |
| Jul-15 | 98A | The Closer – No-Limit Hold’em Flight A | $1,500 | 2-day event | 50,000 | |
| Jul-16 | 98B | The Closer – No-Limit Hold’em Flight B | $1,500 | 50,000 | ||
| Jul-16 | MAIN EVENT – Final Table | |||||
| Jul-17 | 99 | Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | 1-day event | 20,000 | |
| Jul-17 | MAIN EVENT – Final Table |
WSOP 2024 Main Event
The WSOP Main Event is the $10,000 buy-in crown jewel of the series. In 2023, it set a very high bar, setting attendance, prize pool, and first-place prize records. So, there were big expectations for the 2024 tournament.
In the end, the 2024 Main Event exceeded all expectations, breaking the 2023 attendance record and becoming the largest-ever Main Event in WSOP history, attracting 10,112 players. It also posted the largest-ever prize pool, just over $94 million.
However, because of the changes to the payout structure, Jonathan Tamayo, the eventual winner, picked up $10,000,000, so the record for the largest payout that was set in 2023 was not broken.
WSOP 2024 Event Highlights
New Events Introduced in 2024
There were over a dozen new events for players to get excited about for the 2024 World Series of Poker. The events differed in range and scope and came with a wide range of buy-ins — from a $500 WSOP Kickoff Freezeout to a $10,000 Eight Game Mixed 6-Handed Championship.
WSOP Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion Freezeout
2023 Main Event winner Daniel Weinman plus former WSOP Main Event champions kicked off the 2024 series with this brand new event. The event featured a $5,000 buy-in and any player to knock out a former Main event champion got an automatic entry into the 2024 Main Event. All living Main Event champions were given a free entry to play in this event.
WSOP Event #65: Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
For the first time at the WSOP, players aged 50 years and up could participate in an exclusive new high roller event. The three-day event featured a $5,000 buy-in and 50,000 starting stack.
WSOP Event #41: Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (8 Handed)
Taking place over three days, the buy-in for this event was $1,500 with a starting stack of 25,000.
WSOP Event #62: PokerNews Deep Stack Championship No-Limit Hold’em
PokerNews sponsored the $600 deep stack championship and offered special promotions to low-stakes grinders. In addition, players who participated in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP earned points and climbed weekly leaderboards. The top 10 finishers each week were given complimentary seats into the $600 PokerNews Deep Stack Championship event.
WSOP Event #80: Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em
This was a new three-day event at the WSOP. Flight A started ahead of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 3, and Flight B began on Thursday, July 4. Both flights featured $800 buy-ins and a starting stack of 40,000.
WSOP Event #82: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em During Main Event
There was a $1,000 buy-in Hold’em event at 7:00 p.m the night of Flight 1D of the Main Event. The two-day event offered a starting stack of 20,000.
WSOP Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em
For players who busted out of the Main Event but wanted to remain a part of the action, this new four-day event kicked off on July 11 with a $3,000 buy-in and a starting stack of 40,000.
WSOP Standout Events
Although undoubtedly the Main Event stands as the flagship attraction of the series, the WSOP would feel incomplete without its timeless classics like the Millionaire Maker, Colossus, and Monster Stack, alongside recent sensations like Mystery Millions and Gladiators of Poker.
These events consistently draw some of the largest fields of the series, surpassing even the Main Event in terms of entries. Their popularity stems from their accessibility with lower buy-ins, weekend scheduling, multiple flights, and re-entry options. As expected, these beloved events returned for the 2024 edition of the series.
WSOP Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions
For aficionados of Mystery Bounties, the Mystery Millions is an unmissable tournament. Introduced in 2022, it quickly became a staple of the summer series, embracing the popular mystery bounty format. Last year marked a milestone as it emerged as the largest-ever $1,000 buy-in event, drawing over 18,000 entrants and amassing over $16 million prize pool.
In 2024, the event attracted 18,409 entries and generated the prize pool of $16.2 million. The first place prize of a cool million went to Malcolm Trayner.
WSOP Event #54: $1,500 Millionaire Maker
The Millionaire Maker stands as one of the most eagerly awaited events of the series and for good reasons. Since its inception in 2013, this tournament has consistently delivered on its promise of creating millionaires.
In 2024, the event attracted 10,939 runners, generating the prize pool of $14,603,565. The winner, Franco Spitale, took home just over $1,250,000.
WSOP Event #20: $300 Gladiators of Poker
Back by popular demand, the Gladiators of Poker returned for another run in 2024. This was the cheapest bracelet event to run on the schedule, costing just $300, and was also played as a multi-flight event, featuring four Day 1s.
Like its predecessor, it featured multiple Day 1s and boasts a rare guarantee — the 2024 edition maintained a $3 million prize pool assurance.
This guarantee was shattered as 20,647 entries generated the prize pool of over $5,000,000, and the winner, Stephen Winters, banked $401,200 – an insane amount for a $300 tournament.
WSOP Event #70: $400 Colossus
The Colossus, a fixture renowned for its large turnouts, features a wallet-friendly $400 buy-in. Despite a slight decline in popularity, it still draws over 15,000 runners, generating a prize pool exceeding $5 million.
In 2024, The Colossus once again met the expectations, drawing in 19,303 runners and creating the prize pool in excess of $6.3 million. Martin Alcaide, the winner, took home just over $500,000.
WSOP Event #38: $1,500 Monster Stack
The Monster Stack was another highly anticipated event for players seeking a shot at big prize pools. The event featured a $1500 buy-in and attracted a total of 8,703 entries for a prize pool of $11.6 million. Pedro Neves was the last man standing in this one, picking up $1.1 million for his efforts.
WSOP Payout Structure Changed for 2024
The WSOP made changes to its payout structure for the 2024 series. Most bracelet events offered a minimum cash prize of double the buy-in. For example, for a bracelet event with a $1,000 buy-in, the minimum cash prize for a player was $2,000.
A new Payout Calculator can be found on the WSOP website. The calculator allows players to see payouts for all bracelet events, in addition to daily and weekly deepstack events. If there are any changes to the payout structure for the 2025 WSOP, the calculator will be adjusted accordingly.
The Main Event was not part of the payout changes as it continued to offer players a minimum cash prize of 1.5x the buy-in. It maintained its payout structure for 15% of the field.
However, the WSOP tweaked how prize money was distributed to the final table players, due to criticisms made the prior year.
The first-place prize for the Main Event was reduced from $12 million to $10 million, while all players who reached the final table were guaranteed to walk away as a millionaire.
This is why the 2024 Main Event winner Jonathan Tamayo took home “just” $10,000,000 despite winning in the largest Main Event field in the history of the series.
WSOP 2024 Online Satellites and Qualifiers
There were various online satellites for the 2024 World Series of Poker running for months before the start.
Players who could play on WSOP Online (anyone in New Jersey, Michigan or Nevada) or WSOP PA (in Pennsylvania), including those just visiting — were able to take advantage of the daily qualifiers, where Main Event satellites were on offer for as little as $1.
- Up to $100 in free play with first deposit*
- Top-quality software
- Compete for WSOP bracelets & rings
Past Promotions for WSOP 2024
There were some interesting and valuable promotions running ahead of the 2024 WSOP, and while these are now over, they can give you a good idea of what to expect for the 2025 World Series of Poker.
Road to Vegas with GGPoker: Ontario and Rest of World
GGPoker aimed to send 1,000 players to the 2024 WSOP.
Online qualifiers on GGPoker started from as little as $1 (for UK and rest of world markets). Each $1 step satellite led into a $20 step-satellite that ensured entry to the $150 buy-in Step, which in turn guaranteed access to the final qualification step, Main Event Mania, with a $1200 buy-in. This final step guaranteed a minimum of 20 WSOP Main Event packages and will took place every Sunday over the span of several months.
For players in Ontario, step-satellites started at $20.
Players could also qualify for the $1200 final step through Express satellites, which were rake-free, making them an affordable way to play WSOP events.
Additionally, GGPoker also hosted freerolls for the qualifiers, providing players with a chance to win a coveted seat at no cost.
Each WSOP Main Event 2024 package won at GGPoker included:
- $10,000 WSOP 2024 Main Event entry
- $1,000 for Las Vegas accommodation (credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
- Promotional code for discounted accommodation at Caesars properties
- $1,000 for travel spending money (credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
- GGPoker-branded merchandise & gifts
- Access to the exclusive GGPoker Platinum Lounge
- No need to queue with direct registration to tournaments
WSOP 2024 US Online Bracelet Series
The 2024 WSOP Online Bracelet Series for players in the US is now over as well!
From June 1 to July 21 in the newly formed New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan network hosted an online bracelet series with 30 events. Players in Nevada and New Jersey had a chance to play on the upgraded WSOP Online software for the first time, allowing them to play formats such Mystery Bounty and PKO events.
There was also a WSOP Online Bracelet Series for players in Pennsylvania from June 2 to July 14, where 7 bracelets were up for grabs.
In total, 37 bracelets were given away across the course of the series, with a schedule made up of No Limit Holdem, PKO, Mystery Bounty and PLO events. In total, the WSOP Online bracelet series attracted 44,699 entries and paid out over $30 million in prizes.
| Online Bracelet # | Name | Day | Date | Start Time | Buy In ($) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NL Hold’em 55th Annual Kick Off | Sat | Jun 01 | 3:30pm PST | $555 | |
| 2 | NL Hold’em $1M GTD Mystery Bounty | Sun | Jun 02 | 3:30pm PST | $500 | Mystery Bounty |
| 3 | NL Hold’em | Tue | Jun 04 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | |
| 4 | NL Hold’em Deepstack | Sat | Jun 08 | 3:30pm PST | $600 | |
| 5 | NL Hold’em Triple Treys | Sun | Jun 09 | 3:30pm PST | $333 | |
| 6 | NL Hold’em Ultra Deepstack | Tue | Jun 11 | 3:30pm PST | $400 | |
| 7 | NL Hold’em PKO | Sat | Jun 15 | 3:30pm PST | $500 | PKO |
| 8 | NL Hold’em 6-Max | Sun | Jun 16 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | |
| 9 | NL Hold’em High Roller | Tue | Jun 18 | 3:30pm PST | $3,200 | Live Final Table |
| 10 | NL Hold’em Monsterstack | Sat | Jun 22 | 3:30pm PST | $600 | |
| 11 | NL Hold’em PKO | Sun | Jun 23 | 3:30pm PST | $400 | PKO |
| 12 | NL Hold’em Crazy 8’s | Sun | Jun 23 | 4:30pm PST | $888 | |
| 13 | NL Hold’em Freezeout | Tue | Jun 25 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | |
| 14 | NL Hold’em High Roller 8-Max | Sat | Jun 29 | 3:30pm PST | $5,300 | Live Final Table |
| 15 | NL Hold’em Deepstack | Sun | Jun 30 | 3:30pm PST | $500 | |
| - | WSOP 25 Seat Scramble | Sun | Jun 30 | 4:30pm PST | $215 | |
| 16 | NL Hold’em Lucky 7’s | Tue | Jul 02 | 3:30pm PST | $777 | |
| - | WSOP 25 Seat Scramble | Wed | Jul 03 | 4:30pm PST | $215 | |
| 17 | PLO $500K GTD Mystery Bounty 6-Max | Fri | Jul 05 | 3:30pm PST | $555 | PLO MBT |
| 20 1A | NL Hold’em COLOSSUS Day 1A | Fri | Jul 05 | 4:30pm PST | $400 | |
| 18 | NL Hold’em Online Deepstack Championship | Sat | Jul 06 | 3:30pm PST | $600 | |
| 20 1B | NL Hold’em COLOSSUS Day 1B | Sat | Jul 06 | 4:30pm PST | $400 | |
| 20 1C | NL Hold’em COLOSSUS Day 1C | Sun | Jul 07 | 2:30pm PST | $400 | |
| 19 | NL Hold’em $1M GTD Mystery Bounty Championship | Sun | Jul 07 | 4:30pm PST | $1,000 | Double Bracelet Day |
| 20 1D | NL Hold’em COLOSSUS Day 1D | Sun | Jul 07 | 6:00pm PST | $400 | Turbo |
| 20 | NL Hold’em COLOSSUS Day 2 | Sun | Jul 07 | 8:30pm PST | $400 | |
| 21 | NL Hold’em 6-Max Online Championship | Mon | Jul 08 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | |
| 22 | NL Hold’em Championship | Tue | Jul 09 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | |
| 23 | NL Hold’em High Roller Championship | Wed | Jul 10 | 3:30pm PST | $5,300 | Live Final Table |
| 24 | WSOP Online Championship Event | Thu | Jul 11 | 3:30pm PST | $10,000 | Live Final Table |
| 25 | PLO 6-Max Championship | Fri | Jul 12 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | PLO |
| 26 | $500K GTD Mystery Bounty 6-Max | Sun | Jul 14 | 3:30pm PST | $400 | Mystery Bounty |
| 27 | NL Hold’em High Roller | Sun | Jul 14 | 4:30pm PST | $3,200 | Live Final Table |
| 28 | NL Hold’em Summer Saver | Tue | Jul 16 | 3:30pm PST | $500 | |
| 29 | NL Hold’em PKO Fight Night | Sat | Jul 20 | 3:30pm PST | $1,000 | PKO |
| 30 | NL Hold’em Crazy 8’s Encore | Sun | Jul 21 | 3:30pm PST | $888 |
WSOP Online PA Schedule
WSOP PA Online Series ran June 2 to July 14 giving away 7 bracelets over the course of the series. WSOP PA still operates as segregated networks, with player pools limited to residents within the state. In 2024, buy-ins started at $333 and worked their way up to $600 for the Monsterstack Event on June 30.
| Online Bracelet # | Name | Day | Date | Start Time | Buy In ($) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NL Hold’em Bankroll Builder | Sun | Jun 02 | 6:30pm ET | $500 | |
| 2 | NL Hold’em PKO | Sun | Jun 09 | 6:30pm ET | $400 | |
| 3 | NL Hold’em Deepstack Turbo | Sun | Jun 16 | 6:30pm ET | $500 | |
| 4 | NL Hold’em Mystery Bounty | Sun | Jun 23 | 6:30pm ET | $500 | Mystery Bounty |
| 5 | NL Hold’em Monsterstack | Sun | Jun 30 | 6:30pm ET | $600 | |
| 6 | NL Hold’em | Sun | Jul 07 | 6:30pm ET | $333 | |
| 7 | NL Hold’em Summer Saver | Sun | Jul 14 | 6:30pm ET | $500 |
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WSOP 2024 Tournament of Champions
The WSOP Tournament of Champions (ToC) was an invitation-only event, boasting a $1 million freeroll prize pool. This event brought together all the winners from hallmark WSOP events. The champion not only won the cash prize but also received the coveted gold bracelet.
This year, ToC took place in Los Angeles, California. It was held from May 22 to May 24 at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, situated in the heart of Los Angeles.
The inception of the tournament dates back to 2004, witnessing several transformations over the years. Initial editions were marred by controversy, prompting a hiatus in 2007.
A brief resurgence occurred in 2010, featuring a 27-player format determined by public vote. However, the event went dormant once again following its conclusion. In 2022, ToC returned with a fresh format, extending invitations to all WSOPC ring winners and WSOP bracelet holders alike.
This tournament bears resemblance to the WSOP Global Casino Championship, formerly known as the WSOP National Championship, which also awards gold bracelets and boasts a minimum $1 million prize pool added by WSOP organizers. Held annually as the culmination of the circuit season, typically in August, the event grants hundreds of players automatic entry, free of charge.
PokerGO WSOP 2024 Coverage
PokerGO was once again the streaming partner for the 2024 series. PokerGO provided live coverage of the WSOP Main Event, plus live streaming from dozens of gold bracelet events amounting to over 300 hours of WSOP coverage, PokerGO also produces special WSOP episodes that will air on CBS Sports.
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GGPoker ambassador and WSOP all-round enthusiast Daniel Negreanu came back with his daily vlogs again, which became mandatory WSOP viewing for fans.
Kevmath also returned as WSOP Twitter Tsar tweeting all things WSOP throughout the series.
Scott Seiver Becomes the WSOP 2024 Player of the Year
Scott Seiver won the coveted 2024 WSOP Player of the Year title. Despite tough competition and some great players performing very well, Seiver managed to pull off an important victory as he is approaching the age of eligibility for the Poker Hall of Fame.
Seiver won three WSOP bracelets in 2024, bringing his total count to seven. This, combined with two more final table appearances, was enough for Seiver to claim the POY title, finishing with 4,400 points, 600 more than the second-place Michael Rocco.
Each person entering multiple WSOP events can find themselves on the points hunt for the coveted title of Player of the Year. Points are awarded for open bracelet events, including online bracelets, but not for events like Casino Employees, Seniors, Super Seniors, Ladies, and Tag Team, which are excluded from the PoY race.
The Player of the Year winner receives a seat in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, a unique trophy, and a Player of the Year banner at Paris/Horseshoe.
Patrik Antonius Inducted into the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame
The Horseshoe is now also home to a one-of-a-kind World Series of Poker Hall of Fame Poker Room. It features 20 permanent poker tables plus a Poker Hall of Fame exhibit that pays tribute to poker legends.
In 2024, the honor went to Patrik Antonius, a player who certainly ticks all the boxes, being one of the most iconic names in the poker world, consistently winning in cash games and tournaments and holding his own against some of the best players in the world.
WSOP 2024 FAQ
When did the 2024 WSOP take place?
The 2024 WSOP took place between May 28 and July 17, 2024.
Was there a US WSOP Online Series in 2024?
Yes, the WSOP Online Series ran across all US markets — New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania between June and July 2024, with a total of 37 online bracelet events.
Where was the WSOP held in 2024?
The WSOP returned to The Horseshoe Casino and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the third time.
Did Michigan have a shared players pool by the WSOP 2024?
Yes! Michigan combined with Nevada and New Jersey player pools just before the start of the 2024 WSOP!
How many players entered the 2024 WSOP Main Event?
There were 10,112 players in the 2024 Main Event, which was the largest Main Event field in the WSOP history.
Who won the 2024 WSOP Main Event?
Jonathan Tamayo won the 2024 Main Event, defeating Jordan Griff heads up to take home the first place prize of $10,000,000.
How many bracelet events were there for the 2024 WSOP?
There were 99 gold bracelet events that made up the 2024 schedule. That was four events more than last year.
Were there Mystery Bounty Events?
Yes! Three Mystery Bounty events were featured on the 2024 WSOP schedule.
What is a Double Board Bomb Pot?
A Double Board Bomb Pot is a poker variant where players post extra blinds before the flop, and two sets of community cards (boards) are dealt. Players compete for two separate pots, with the winner of each board claiming half the pot, or the entire pot if they have the best hand on both boards.