- WSOP Paradise, a new winter series by WSOP & GGPoker, will take place from December 3 to 15, offering 15 gold bracelets and over $50 million in prize money.
- The series will include a $5,000 Main Event with a $15 million guarantee, a $1,500 Mystery Bounty event and various other high-stakes games.
- The debut schedule features an innovative event, Mystery Millions, adopting GGPoker’s new OnLive format, blending online play with in-person competition.
- Two of the 15 bracelets will be played online on GGPoker’s platform, expanding opportunities to win from home.
- GGPoker will qualify 1,000 players for WSOP Paradise through online satellites, including a $10,000 Main Event package and 200 $35,000 High Roller packages.
- WSOP.com is offering a “Cash Games Countdown” promotion that allows players to secure packages for the WSOP Paradise event.
Whether you [make] the trip to Vegas or not, you don’t want to miss out on what we’ve got in store with our partners at GGPoker.
WSOP & GGPoker has released the full schedule for its new winter series, WSOP Paradise, which will dish out 15 gold bracelets across a first-of-its-kind series.
Set to take place at the Atlantis Resorts & Casino on Paradise Island from December 3 to 15, the new stop guarantees over $50 million in prize money.
A few of the marquee events were initially teased during the inaugural reveal — including the $5000 Main Event accompanied by a staggering $15 million guarantee, a $1,500 Mystery Bounty event, and various others with seven- or eight-figure guaranteed tournaments.
Now the organizers have now revealed all the specifics, with 14 guaranteed tournaments, two online events hosted on the GGPoker app, a couple of hybrid online-to-live tournaments, and a whole lot more. Read on for all the details.
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WSOP Paradise 2023: Key Details
- Runs from December 3 to 14, 2023
- Features 15 gold bracelets including two online
- Guarantees over $50 million
- Main Event promises $15 million for a buy-in of $5000
- Mystery Millions to adopt GGPoker’s new OnLive tournament format
- GGPoker to qualify 1000 players to WSOP Paradise through online satellites
The comprehensive schedule includes a variety of events primarily catering to high rollers, although a handful of them are set for those with smaller bankrolls. Buy-ins start at $800 and reach as high as $100,000, with guarantees spanning from $1 million to $15 million.
Kicking off the series is an intriguing event scheduled for December 3rd, Mystery Millions. It features a buy-in of $1500 and boasts a $5 million guaranteed prize pool. This tournament introduces an innovative concept: It will adopt GGPoker’s new OnLive format, a hybrid structure that allows participants to engage in online Day 1s and secure their share of winnings prior to their arrival in the Bahamas.
Also on the agenda is a compact version of the Main Event, the Mini Main Event, a $1000 entry fee tournament backed by a $1 million guarantee. Notably, there’s a 6-handed No-Limit Hold’em Event, set at a $1000 buy-in, also promising $1 million in prize money.
The fast-paced Closer, employing a turbo bounty format, ensures another $1 million guarantee for an entry fee of $2000. Furthermore, the event roster includes several High Rollers, among them the $10,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, sporting a guarantee in the seven-figure range.
Also included on the schedule is GG’s innovative Flip & Go tournament taking place on December 12 requiring an entry fee of $800. Notably, this is the only event in the lineup without an attached guarantee.
Big Online Component to WSOP Paradise
Two of the 15 bracelets will be played online on GGPoker’s platform, giving players more opportunities to win coveted gold bracelets without leaving the confines of their homes. This includes a $2000 buy-in Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha boasting $1 million in guarantees taking place on December 8 and a $1000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout featuring $1 million guaranteed.
The schedule also boasts the inclusion of the curious online-live hybrid event, $1500 Millionaire Maker in Paradise. This is actually part of GGPoker’s upcoming online bracelet series set to begin on August 20th — but the last phase of this event, will unfold in person in the Bahamas. Despite its presence on the schedule, the tournament will accept no new registrations at WSOP Paradise.
The online segment of this event carries a $1500 buy-in, complemented by a $5 million guarantee. The tournament will play online until the tournament is down to the final 100 players. At this point, the tournament will be paused and the remaining hundred participants will play in-person at Atlantis Resorts on December 4.
“It’s official, WSOP Paradise is set to deliver an unforgettable new winter series with our jam-packed schedule,” said Ty Stewart, SVP & Executive Director of the World Series of Poker in a press release. “We can’t wait for cards to be in the air in paradise this December, and we look forward to crowning our first Main Event champion at Atlantis Paradise Island. Whether you made the trip to Vegas or not, you don’t want to miss out on what we’ve got in store with our partners at GGPoker.”
GGPoker to Qualify 1000 Players to WSOP Paradise
Continuing its integral role, GGPoker, the exclusive online partner of WSOP, will once again take center stage in getting hundreds of players to the Bahamas to play WSOP Paradise.
GGPoker previously qualified 774 players for the record-breaking WSOP 2023 Main Event hosted in Las Vegas. Topping that, for the forthcoming December series, the site has pledged to send an unprecedented 1000 players through online qualifiers.
The online satellites for WSOP Paradise will kick off later this month across multiple platforms, encompassing the GGPoker platform, ClubGG, and the WSOP USA sites in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Participants who successfully navigate these online qualifiers will garner an exclusive $10,000 Main Event package, inclusive of entry into the $5000 Main Event, an 11-night accommodation spanning the luxurious Coral or Royal Tower from December 3 to 14, and a complimentary daily lunch buffet.
Beyond the comprehensive Main Event package, the offerings extend to an additional 200 $35,000 High Roller packages. This High Roller package features a seat to the $25,000 GGMillion$ event, accompanied by accommodations and the added perk of complimentary buffet service.
Paradise Packages Available on WSOP.com Platform
WSOP.com participants can already seize the opportunity to secure packages for the prestigious WSOP Paradise event. Rolled out on August 8th, the “Cash Games Countdown” promotion exclusively caters to players in New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Participation is simple: players need to amass 100 APPs (or Wagering Points) through their preferred cash games, thereby earning an entry into a randomized draw. Each player can amass up to four entries for the draw, set to occur on August 30th.
The fortunate draw winners from each state will receive a comprehensive package, encompassing a $5,000 Main Event seat, a $750 travel allowance, and accommodations. Participants have until August 29th to accumulate the required 100 APPs or Wagering Points.
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2023 WSOP Paradise: Full Schedule
| Event # | Date | Tournament | Buy-in | Gtd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSOPP Event #1 (OnLive) | Dec 3 | Mystery Millions | $1,500 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #2 (OnLive) | Dec 4 | Millionaire Maker in Paradise [Final 100 – Final Day] | $1,500 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #3 | Dec 5 | GGMillion$ High Rollers Championship | $25,000 | $10,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #4 | Dec 5 | Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #5 | Dec 7 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha | $25,000 | $2,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #6 | Dec 7 | 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | $3,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #7 | Dec 8 | Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $50,000 | $2,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #8 (Online) | Dec 8 | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha | $2,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #9 | Dec 9 | Ultra High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $100,000 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #10 | Dec 9 | MAIN Event – NLHE Championship | $5,000 | $15,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #11 | Dec 12 | Flip & Go | $800 | |
| WSOPP Event #12 (Online) | Dec 13 | No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | $1,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #13 | Dec 13 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $10,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #14 | Dec 13 | The Closer [Turbo Bounty] | $2,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #15 | Dec 14 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em [6-Handed] | $10,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Total | $51,000,000 |
