How to Qualify for the WSOP Main Event 2024

The WSOP 2024 Main Event took place at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino, Las Vegas between July 3 to 17, 2024.

The World Series of Poker and GGPoker once again teamed up to make playing in the WSOP Main Event a reality. Daily satellites ran in Nevada, Michigan, New Jersey market giving away Main Event tickets. There were high hopes attached the Main Event, hoping to break records set at the WSOP 2023 and it did just that.

The WSOP Main Event 2024 ended up attracting over 10,000 unique players. It had 10,043 entries and created a massive $94,041,600 prize pool — making it by far the richest tournament in poker history.

As in previous years, players could qualify for the WSOP 2024 Main Event online via the WSOP and GGPoker. Online qualifying paths and promotions ran in US markets, Rest of World and Ontario.

This article broke down all the different ways you can win a seat to the Main Event and we expect to see the same in 2025.

• 🇺🇸 Players in regulated US states
• 🇨🇦 Players in Ontario
• 🌍 Players in rest of world via GGPoker

What is the WSOP 2024 Main Event?

The World Series of Poker Main Event takes place every year, closing out the WSOP series that takes place in Las Vegas each summer. In 2024 the Main Event took place between July 3 to July 17. It had a buy-in of $10,000 and it attracts players from all over the world for their chance at WSOP glory.

The WSOP 2024 Main Event Schedule

As in previous editions, there are four starting flights to the 2024 Main Event, before it merges into two separate Day 2s before all players combine for Days 3 to 7. Players play down to a final table that will determine the winner.

WSOP 2024 Main Event Full Schedule

How to Qualify for WSOP Main Event in the US: WSOP.com Online Satellites

Those playing online poker for real money in the US could try their hand at winning a WSOP Main Event seat via the WSOP online platform currently available in Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania,.

The simplest way to try and qualify was via WSOP Main Event satellites that are on offer for as little as $1.

For players from New Jersey and Nevada there was one satellite each on Saturdays and Sunday, giving away one Main Event seat. For players in Michigan and PA, there’s was a single satellite every Sunday, again with a Main Event seat up for grabs.

The NV/NJ satellites were each weekend:

• Saturdays at 7:30 pm: $320 buy-in, guaranteeing one $10K WSOP Main Event Seat
• Sundays at 6:30 pm: $215 buy-in, guaranteeing one $10K WSOP Main Event Seat

Michigan and Pennsylvania satellites ran each Sunday:

• Sundays at 7:00 pm: $215 buy-in, guaranteeing one $10K WSOP Main Event Seat

It is important to note that winners are given $10,000 worth of chips that can be used to buy into any WSOP events, so you do not necessarily have to play the Main if you win — you can also use the chips to enter a few smaller events.

One downside of these satellites is that they only include the buy-in. You will still need to take care of travel and accommodations. It probably will not be too much of a hassle once you know you get to play on the big stage, but it is still something to keep in mind.

Daily and All-In Satellites for Players in MI, NJ, NV

Four daily direct satellites ran on the WSOP Online shared liquidity platform between Nevada, New Jersey and Michigan.

The satellites guaranteed one seat to the WSOP Main Event with buy-ins starting at $215. There were feeder satellites running to the $215 buy-in direct satellite, so players could qualify for even less. They ran three times a day each with a buy-in of $20. They run at 15:00 PT, 15:35 PT and 16:25 PT, daily.

WSOP 2024 Online Daily Satellite schedule below:

How to Qualify for the WSOP Main Event in the UK, Canada and Rest of World: GGPoker Online Satellites

Players hailing from the UK, Canada (except Ontario), and many more countries worldwide had numerous opportunities to win a Main Event seat on GGPoker via their Road to Vegas online qualifying pathway.

Players could enter $1 step-satellites or via freeroll qualifiers in the hopes of winning a WSOP 2024 Main Event package worth $12,000, covering tournament entry, travel, and accommodations.

Players could also qualify for the $1200 final step through the operator’s innovative Express satellites, which are rake-free and offer a swift route to qualifying the target event. These buy-ins typically cost 1/4th or half the buy-in of the event stickers price.

If a GGPoker player qualifies through the Road to Vegas and goes on to win the Main Event, they would receive $1.35 million on top of the first-place prize.

GGPoker also hosted freerolls for the qualifiers, providing players with a chance to win a coveted seat at no cost.

In 2023 GGPoker qualified 744 players to play the WSOP 2023 Main Event. This year, they have committed to intensifying their efforts, aiming to send a minimum of 1000 players.

Road to Vegas WSOP 2024 Main Event Package Includes:

• $10,000 WSOP 2024 Main Event entry
• $1,000 for accommodation in Las Vegas (this will be credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
• Promotional code for discounted accommodation at Caesars Entertainment properties
• $1,000 for travel expenses (credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
• GGPoker-branded merch
• Access to GGPoker Platinum Lounge
• Direct registration to tournament with no need to queue

How to Qualify in Ontario for WSOP Main Event: GGPoker Online Satellites

Players in the Canadian province of Ontario also had a chance of qualifying for WSOP Main Event seats online. Like in 2023 the GGPoker Ontario real money platform* joined the Road to Vegas promotion, giving Ontarians ample opportunities to qualify online for the WSOP Main Event for a fraction of the usual costs.

Just like in the rest-of-world markets, GGPoker gave away Main Event packages via online qualifiers such as step-satellites and freerolls starting from $20.

A package to the WSOP 2024 Main Event will include:

• CAD $13,500 WSOP 2024 Main Event Buy-in
• CAD $1,350 Accommodation
• CAD $1,350 Travel Expenses
• Access to the Exclusive GG Platinum Lounge
• Special Gift Package Official GG/WSOP Merchandise

ClubGG is Giving Away WSOP Packages: April 1 to June 30

Online poker players around the globe have a unique opportunity to win a WSOP Main Event seat from the subscription app ClubGG. This means for players where legal online poker does not exist, entering via ClubGG may be a viable option for you.

Online qualifiers ran through the weeks between April and June for Standard and Platinum ClubGG Members — winners will walk away with a WSOP Package covering Main Event entry, travel expenses and more.

The ClubGG Road to Vegas 2024 package includes:

• $10,000 WSOP 2024 Main Event Buy-in
• $2000 Travel Expenses
• Access to the Exclusive GG Platinum Lounge
• Special Gift Package Official GG/WSOP Merchandise

$1M Bonus if GGPoker/ClubGG Qualifier Wins the Main Event

Similar to the previous year, any player who qualifies through GGPoker/ClubGG and ends up winning the Main Event will receive an additional prize — a $1,000,000 million bonus on top of the first-place prize.

However, to be eligible for this offer, a qualifying player must prominently display a GGPoker/ClubGG patch. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from tracking progress and potential bonus entitlement, according to the operator’s guidelines.

the chances of a GGPoker or ClubGG qualifier clinching victory in the Main Event are more feasible than you may think. In 2022, GGPoker qualified 129 players through its Road to Vegas campaign and an additional 49 players through ClubGG. Among these qualifiers, Espen Jorstad, one of the 129 players from GGPoker, triumphed over an 8663-strong field to seize the Main Event title and a life-changing $10 million in prize money.

Had GGPoker extended the same bonus offer in 2022, Jorstad would have received an extra $1 million. With the operator’s commitment to sending at least 1000 qualifiers this year, a repeat of the 2022 success story appears entirely plausible.

WSOP 2024 Main Event FAQ

Are there ways to play in the WSOP Main Event without buying-in at full price?

Yes! Online qualifiers are currently running for a fraction of the $10K buy-in cost on US markets. More online qualification routes are open up in rest-of-world and Ontario markets.

Can I qualify online to the WSOP 2024 Main Event from the UK?

Yes! You will be able to qualify through GGPoker via their online pathway Road to Vegas.

Can I qualify online to the WSOP Main Event from Ontario?

Yes! You will be able to qualify through GGPoker via their Road to Vegas pathway.

Can I qualify online to the WSOP 2024 Main Event from the United States?

Yes! Promotions and online qualifiers are already underway in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Will the 2024 Main Event break records?

GGPoker want to send 1,000 players to the WSOP Main Event via online qualification routes. That combined with live satellites and direct buy-ins generated a prize pool over $93 million — which the WSOP and GGPoker will hope to beat this year.

How much does the WSOP Main Event buy-in cost?

The 2024 WSOP Main Event has a sticker price of $10,000.

Where does the WSOP 2024 Main Event take place?

The Main Event takes place at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

When does the WSOP 2024 Main Event place?

The Main Event runs July 3 to July 17, 2024.

What was the WSOP Main Event prize pool last year in 2023?

Over $93 million in prize money was generated last year, making the Main Event the biggest in history.