WSOP 2025 Ultimate Player Guide
The 2025 World Series of Poker has wrapped. Here’s a look back at the series.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is has now wrapped for another year!
WSOP 2025 featured 100 live bracelet events, making it the largest series in World Series of Poker history. The series had incredible highs, cf. Micheal Mizrachi winning the Main Event is epic fashion, Leo Margets making the Main Event final table history and enough controversies to keep the poker community engaged.
The companion WSOP Online series ran May 31 to July 15 alongside the live summer series. The online schedule once again featured 30 bracelet event. An online Fall series is still to come! And WSOP Paradise will take place at the end of the year in The Bahamas.
| WSOP 2025 | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 27 – July 16, 2025 |
| 🏆 Number of Bracelet Events | 100 |
| 🏆 Main Event Winner | Michael Mizachri | 💸 Main Event Prize Pool | $90,535,500 |
| 💰 Total Prize Money Paid Out Across WSOP 2025 | $481,761,879 |
| 🧮 Number of WSOP 2025 participants | 246,960 |
| 😎 Player of the Year | Shaun Deeb |
| 🗺️ Number of Countries Represented | 100+ |
2025 WSOP Schedule
For the 2025 edition of the World Series of Poker buy-ins ranged between $300 and went all the way to $25,000. There were less freezeout events in 2025, but 6 new events were added.
New events for 2025 included TORSE, a twist on HORSE, a $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em, and new high roller tournaments included $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event and a $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed 8-Handed. The $1,500 Mixed Bomb Pot Double event introduced in 2024 only played out in a PLO-only format, with No-Limit Hold’em element removed.
Another new event was Battle of the Ages that is two-day event split into two sections: one exclusively for players over 50 and the other for those under 50. It comes with a buy-in of $1,000.
- #14 $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed (8-Handed) (3 day event)
- #24 $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (8 handed) (3 day event)
- #59 $1,000 Battle of the Ages Over 50 / Under 50 No-Limit Hold’em (Flight A = Over 50, Flight B = Under 50)
- #79 $100,000 HIGH ROLLER Pot-Limit Omaha (3 day event)
- #87 $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event)
- #93 $3,000 T.O.R.S.E. (8-Handed) (3 day event)
Events that didn’t appear in 2025 included Flip & Go by GGPoker, The Champions Reunion Freezeout and the $3,000 HORSE event.
Like previous years most WSOP tournaments don’t feature guaranteed prize pools.
However, there are always some that do. For example, the Gladiators of Poker NLH, has a $3 million guaranteed prize pool. The Millionaire Maker and Mystery Millions don’t guarantee prize pools but ensure a $1 million first-place payout.
Fan favorite events return for 2025 such as Mystery Millions and the Gladiators of Poker Event. Other events have had slight name changes such as the Casino Employees No Limit Hold’em event changing to a broader Industry Employees event.
How to Qualify Online for WSOP 2025
Online qualifiers to the WSOP Main Event 2025 are now over. But if you want to learn about ways to qualify for the upcoming WSOP Paradise, check out our WSOP Express article that is the new qualification route to qualify for less.
WSOP 2025 Main Event
The 2025 WSOP Main Event was one to remember. The final table was one for the ages, with Winamax Ambassador making history and Michael Mizarchi putting on an absolute clinic to take the title.
New Tournament Rules Introduced for 2025
The 2025 WSOP banned phones and all electronic devices from the final three tables of all tournaments.
While mobile phones have been restricted from use during hands and required to be kept on silent these new rules go a step further, stating that all electronic devices must be completely removed from the table and are strictly prohibited from use. This will apply to the final three tables.
Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
No device will be allowed at any time during a featured or streamed tables. Players can only access their devices during breaks or after elimination. In addition, no coaching will be allowed from anywhere within the tournament room.
The new rules also prohibit the use (from players and spectators) of using charts, apps, artificial intelligence, or any other form of electronic assistance. This ruling follows the controversy during the 2024 WSOP Main Event Final Table, where a player’s rail was accused of using solver tools during heads-up play.
WSOP Online Bracelets in 2025
Now that players from New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nevada have been joined together on one platform, 2025 was a stand out year for the WSOP online bracelet series.
The online schedule featured 30 bracelet events that ran May 31 to July 15 alongside the live series. The series paid out nearly $30 million and drew over 50,000 entries. The Fall Online series should be announced soon.
WSOP+ App at the 2025 World Series of Poker
The WSOP finally made its WSOP+ app available for the 2025 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. This free app is designed to completely streamline your WSOP experience, allowing you to easily stay up to date with the latest announcements, keep track of the tournament clock, and easily find out any other info you need. It is now mandatory for any player looking to register for an event.
We recommend downloading the WSOP+ app before arriving in Las Vegas, as you need to have an active WSOP+ account to register for any WSOP Event.
You will need a valid ID and a Caesars Rewards number to register for the WSOP+ app. For those people attending who do not have a smart phone on site staff can assist you once in Vegas, but you will need an email address.
The WSOP+ app has already been used at other festivals like the Bahamas, but this is the first time that it will be available for the main live series in Las Vegas.
To pay for buy-ins, you’ll need to register a payment method with your account:
- ACH (available to US players only)
- Credit cards
- PayPal
- Luxon Pay (available to non-US players only)
- WSOP Online Qualifiers
- Paris Tournament Accounts (funded in person at the WSOP cage)
For 2025 there was a change to the fee structure.
There was a simplified 3% flat fee for all major credit cards. The new structure also removes the old $3 flat fee and no longer clarifies that these fees are not retained by WSOP or its host venues.
No fees applied when purchasing tournament entries using ACH, PayPal, Luxon Pay, or Paris Tournament Accounts.
Using EDGE Boost During the WSOP
EDGE Boost has been announced as the official debit card of the WSOP. The card is the ultimate solution for all your gambling needs. The online checking account and virtual debit card were designed with gamblers in mind, allowing quick, smooth, and problem-free transactions at land-based casinos and licensed US online gambling operators including sweeps, DFS, and regulated real money sportsbooks, casinos and poker rooms. Check out our EDGE Boost guide here.
- Fast withdrawals
- FDIC insured
- Approval for live and online gambling deposits
Where To Watch the World Series of Poker 2025
You can go onto YouTube to watch compilation videos and past live streams from the 2025 series. PokerGO was back at the helm of the streaming schedule for the 2025 WSOP and you can subscribe to their service to get the complete back catalogue of coverage.
The World Series of Poker Under New Ownership
As of August 2024, the WSOP is owned by the parent company of GGPoker, changing hands for $500 million.
Two weeks after the record-breaking WSOP 2024 wrapped in Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment agreed to sell their entire WSOP brand to the parent company of GGPoker.
Caesars said via a statement that GGPoker’s parent company NSUS Group Incorporated would pay $250 million up front, with the remaining $250 million due five years after the closing date of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, and if that remains on target repayment would be complete by 2029.
However, fans of the WSOP brand will be pleased to hear that drastic changes to live events are not happening any time soon. As part of the deal, Caesars “secured the right from NSUS to continue hosting” the WSOP live tournament series from its Las Vegas properties for the next 20 years.
WSOP Circuit events will also continue to be operated and held in Caesars properties under the WSOP branding — but cross promotion with the GGPoker brand is also to be expected.
Online the WSOP Online remains a stand alone brand with GGPoker sites only appearing in Ontario and rest of world markets. Whether this changes in the future remains to be seen.
WSOP 2025 FAQ
When is the 2025 World Series of Poker taking place?
WSOP 2025 took place in its usual summer time slot, from May 27 to July 16.
When will the 2025 WSOP Main Event start?
WSOP 2025 Main Event started on July 2, 2025.
Where will the WSOP 2025 take place?
The Horseshoe and the Paris Casino in Las Vegas are almost certain to host the 56th World Series of Poker.
When is the WSOP 2025 full schedule expected to be announced?
The WSOP schedule has been released and it features 100 bracelet tournaments.
How can I qualify for the 2025 World Series of Poker?
The 2025 series is now over.
What is the WSOP+ app and can I use it at the 2025 WSOP?
WSOP+ is the official app of the World Series of Poker and for the first time, players will be able to use it for the summer series in Las Vegas. The app streamlines your WSOP experience, keeping you up to date with all the important updates and providing info on running and upcoming events, including even tournament clocks for individual events. It is mandatory to use at this years series.
How old do I have to be to play in the 2025 WSOP Main Event?
You’ll have to be at least 21 years old at the time of registering for the Main Event.
Can I qualify online for the WSOP Main Event 2025?
The WSOP Main Event is now over for another year.
What is the World Series of Poker?
The World Series of Poker or WSOP as it is also known is an annual poker tournament that takes place in Las Vegas. It has been running for over 50 years and is currently held between The Horseshoe and the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is the estimated prize pool for the WSOP 2025 Main Event?
The WSOP 2025 Main Event had a multi-million-dollar prize pool.
Will there be online bracelet events during WSOP 2025?
Yes, WSOP 2025 has a companion online series. These events allow players to compete for coveted WSOP bracelets from the comfort of their homes, and run on WSOP Online for US players and GGPoker for international players. This runs in the summer and then again in the Fall.
Can international players participate in WSOP 2025 events?
Yes, international players are welcome at WSOP 2025. Many players travel from across the world to participate in the events in Las Vegas, and those unable to travel can often qualify for online events through GGPoker, which has been an official partner of WSOP for international play.
What non-poker events or activities are available at WSOP 2025?
While poker is the main attraction, the venues in Las Vegas, Horseshoe and Paris Casinos, also provide access to restaurants, live shows, and shopping, offering a full entertainment experience.
How can I watch or stream WSOP 2025 events?
WSOP 2025 events, including the Main Event, are expected to be broadcast on networks like CBS Sports and PokerGO. Head to YouTube to watch past live streams and compilation videos of the 2025 series.