After adopting a hybrid online format in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Series of Poker announced a return to in-person play scheduled to start on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ==History== The idea of a World Series of Poker began in 1969 with an event called the Texas Gambling Reunion.
It dates its origins to 1970, when Benny Binion invited seven of the best-known poker players to the Horseshoe Casino for a single tournament, with a set start and stop time, and a winner determined by a secret ballot of the seven players. As of 2020, the WSOP consists of 101 events, with most major poker variants featured.
In 1970, the first WSOP at Binion's Horseshoe took place as a series of cash games that included five-card stud, deuce to seven low-ball draw, razz, seven-card stud, and Texas hold 'em.
Poker professional Antonio Esfandiari won the event, also receiving a special platinum WSOP bracelet. ==Main Event== Since 1972, the Main Event of the WSOP has been the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em (NLHE) tournament (in 1971 the buy-in was $5,000 and the inaugural 1970 event was an invitational with winner determined by a vote from the players).
CBS began covering the World Series in the late 1970s. ===1980s=== In the early 1980s, the event was again broadcast as specials.
The winner of the World Series of Poker Main Event is considered to be the World Champion of Poker. Since 1971, all WSOP events have been tournaments with cash prizes.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
Poker professional Antonio Esfandiari won the event, also receiving a special platinum WSOP bracelet. ==Main Event== Since 1972, the Main Event of the WSOP has been the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em (NLHE) tournament (in 1971 the buy-in was $5,000 and the inaugural 1970 event was an invitational with winner determined by a vote from the players).
Poker professional Antonio Esfandiari won the event, also receiving a special platinum WSOP bracelet. ==Main Event== Since 1972, the Main Event of the WSOP has been the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em (NLHE) tournament (in 1971 the buy-in was $5,000 and the inaugural 1970 event was an invitational with winner determined by a vote from the players).
In 1973, a five-card stud event was added.
The Ladies played Seven Card Stud for the event's first two decades, but have been playing Texas hold 'em since 2001. ==WSOP television coverage== ===1970s=== The earliest filming of the World Series was a special produced by Binion's Horseshoe in 1973 and narrated by Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP; later on, the winners of events before 1976 were retroactively given bracelets. The tournament grew slowly for over a decade, reaching 52 participants in 1982.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
Barbara is also the first woman to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, and the Senior Poker Hall of Fame, making her the only poker player to be in all three poker halls of fame. ====WSOP Ladies Championship Events==== In 1977, the first Ladies only event was introduced in the form of $100 buy-in Stud Poker Tournament.
In the early 1980s, satellite tournaments were introduced, allowing people to win their way into the various events.
CBS began covering the World Series in the late 1970s. ===1980s=== In the early 1980s, the event was again broadcast as specials.
In the late 1980s, the World Series returned to television as ESPN took over broadcasting.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP; later on, the winners of events before 1976 were retroactively given bracelets. The tournament grew slowly for over a decade, reaching 52 participants in 1982.
Since Reese's death in December 2007, the winner of this event receives the David 'Chip' Reese Memorial Trophy in addition to the bracelet and the prize money. There have been many memorable moments during the main events, including Jack Straus's 1982 comeback win after discovering he had one $500 chip left when he thought he was out of the tournament.
By 1987, there were over 2,100 entrants in the entire series.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
The end of the 1988 main event was featured in the movie Rounders.
Chan's second victory in 1988 was featured in the 1998 film Rounders. Phil Hellmuth holds multiple WSOP records including most bracelets, most WSOP cashes, and most WSOP final tables.
ESPN would resume coverage the following year. ESPN's coverage in 2002 was typical of their coverage in the 1990s (recorded in video, little or no post-production commentary or player profiles, no card cams).
In addition, the commentators were generally on the casino floor itself. In the 1994 coverage of the final hand of the Main Event shows Hugh Vincent holding .
Her 27th place "Last Woman Standing" finish at the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event along with a 2017 6th place final table finish makes Maria the only player to ever hold the title Last Woman Standing four times over and at both the WSOP and WSOPE Main Events. In 1995, Barbara Enright became the only woman to make the Final Table of the World Series of Poker, finishing in 5th place.
Four players have won the Main Event multiple times: Johnny Moss (1970, 1971, and 1974), Doyle Brunson (1976 and 1977), Stu Ungar (1980, 1981, and 1997) and Johnny Chan (1987 and 1988).
Bracelet winners who first achieved fame in other fields include French actor/singer Patrick Bruel (in 1998), Danish soccer player Jan Vang Sørensen (in 2002), American actress Jennifer Tilly (in 2005), and American musician/record producer Steve Albini (in 2018).
Chan's second victory in 1988 was featured in the 1998 film Rounders. Phil Hellmuth holds multiple WSOP records including most bracelets, most WSOP cashes, and most WSOP final tables.
The likely hand for Hugh Vincent was , but there is no known video of the actual hand turned over by Hugh Vincent. ===2000s=== ====Early 2000s==== From 1999 to 2001, the World Series of Poker was broadcast by The Discovery Channel.
Participation in the Main Event peaked that year, with 8,773 players. The number of participants in the WSOP grew every year from 2000 until 2006.
In 2000, there were 4,780 entrants in the various events, but in 2005, the number rose to over 23,000 players.
The likely hand for Hugh Vincent was , but there is no known video of the actual hand turned over by Hugh Vincent. ===2000s=== ====Early 2000s==== From 1999 to 2001, the World Series of Poker was broadcast by The Discovery Channel.
The Ladies played Seven Card Stud for the event's first two decades, but have been playing Texas hold 'em since 2001. ==WSOP television coverage== ===1970s=== The earliest filming of the World Series was a special produced by Binion's Horseshoe in 1973 and narrated by Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder.
The likely hand for Hugh Vincent was , but there is no known video of the actual hand turned over by Hugh Vincent. ===2000s=== ====Early 2000s==== From 1999 to 2001, the World Series of Poker was broadcast by The Discovery Channel.
Bracelet winners who first achieved fame in other fields include French actor/singer Patrick Bruel (in 1998), Danish soccer player Jan Vang Sørensen (in 2002), American actress Jennifer Tilly (in 2005), and American musician/record producer Steve Albini (in 2018).
In 2002, Daniel Negreanu argued that the Main Event should switch to pot-limit hold 'em, believing that pot-limit required a more complete set of poker skills than no-limit, although he admitted that such a change would likely never be made.
ESPN would resume coverage the following year. ESPN's coverage in 2002 was typical of their coverage in the 1990s (recorded in video, little or no post-production commentary or player profiles, no card cams).
The 2002 WSOP was the first with the "sneak peek" (later called the pocket cam, or [cam]). ====2003 expansion==== In 2003, Fred Christenson secured the long-term rights acquisition for ESPN, and the channel expanded their coverage to new heights with their coverage of the WSOP.
In the main event alone, the number of participants grew from 839 in 2003 to 8,773 in 2006, and has hovered between 6,300 and 7,200 entrants in the eleven years since.
Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer, the winners in 2003 and 2004, both qualified for the main event through satellite tournaments at the PokerStars online card room.
The 2002 WSOP was the first with the "sneak peek" (later called the pocket cam, or [cam]). ====2003 expansion==== In 2003, Fred Christenson secured the long-term rights acquisition for ESPN, and the channel expanded their coverage to new heights with their coverage of the WSOP.
2003 was the first year that the broadcast covered action preceding the final table.
The fees and licenses bring in more than a million dollars to Harrah's. ===DVD releases=== In 2003 and 2004, DVD sets were released by ESPN of the Main Event. ===Video games=== In 2005, a video game based on the tournament series, titled World Series of Poker, was released for several consoles and PC.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.
Since 2004 the official sponsor of the World Series of Poker has been the Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
Each year, the WSOP culminates with the $10,000 no-limit hold'em "Main Event," which, since 2004, has attracted entrants numbering in the thousands.
Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer, the winners in 2003 and 2004, both qualified for the main event through satellite tournaments at the PokerStars online card room.
For non-players, selection is based on positive and lasting contributions to the overall growth and success of poker. ===Player of the Year=== Since 2004, a Player of the Year (POY) award has been given to the player with the most points accumulated throughout the WSOP.
Maranz previously worked on ESPN's football pre-game show, and has also produced taped segments for NBC's Olympic coverage. ====2004–present==== Coverage would increase in 2004 and 2005 to include preliminary events from the WSOP, in addition to the "Main Event".
The fees and licenses bring in more than a million dollars to Harrah's. ===DVD releases=== In 2003 and 2004, DVD sets were released by ESPN of the Main Event. ===Video games=== In 2005, a video game based on the tournament series, titled World Series of Poker, was released for several consoles and PC.
The final two days of the main event in 2005 were held downtown at what is now the MTR-operated "Binion's" in celebration of the centennial of the founding of Las Vegas.
The WSOP also added a made-for-television $2 million "freeroll" invitational Tournament of Champions (TOC) event first won by Annie Duke as a "winner-take-all" event. ===2005 expansion – WSOP Circuit=== Starting in 2005, the WSOP began the World Series of Poker Circuit, a satellite series held at Harrah's-owned properties in the United States.
The 2005 TOC, made up of the top twenty qualifying players at each circuit event, along with the final table from the 2005 Main Event and the winners of nine or more bracelets (Johnny Chan, Doyle Brunson, and Phil Hellmuth) would participate in the revamped TOC at Caesars Palace.
Mike Matusow won the first prize of $1 million (US), and all the players at the final table were guaranteed a minimum of $25,000 for the eighth and ninth-place finishers. During a break in the final table of the 2005 Main Event on July 16, Harrah's announced that eleven properties — including the recently added Bally's and Caesar's properties — would host 2005–06 WSOP Circuit events that started on August 11 in Tunica, Mississippi.
In 2000, there were 4,780 entrants in the various events, but in 2005, the number rose to over 23,000 players.
Bracelet winners who first achieved fame in other fields include French actor/singer Patrick Bruel (in 1998), Danish soccer player Jan Vang Sørensen (in 2002), American actress Jennifer Tilly (in 2005), and American musician/record producer Steve Albini (in 2018).
In the 2005 Main Event, US$52,818,610 in prize money was distributed among 560 players, with US$7.5 million as the first prize.
Before July 2012, the top seven players on the all-time WSOP Earnings list were Main Event champions from 2005 to 2011, among whom Jamie Gold topped those seven, he won the 2006 Main Event, which had then the biggest first prize for a single tournament, and still is the largest poker tournament by prize pool in history.
She also finished in the money of the Main Event in 2005.
Maranz previously worked on ESPN's football pre-game show, and has also produced taped segments for NBC's Olympic coverage. ====2004–present==== Coverage would increase in 2004 and 2005 to include preliminary events from the WSOP, in addition to the "Main Event".
Besides the Harrah's properties and ESPN, major sponsors have included Jack Links Beef Jerky, Miller Brewing's "Milwaukee's Best" brand of beers, Pepsi's SoBe Adrenaline Rush energy drink (sponsors of the 2005 TOC), Helene Curtis's Degree brand of anti-perspirant/deodorant, United States Playing Card's Bicycle Pro Cards, Bluff Magazine, GlaxoSmithKline/Bayer's Levitra erectile dysfunction medicine, and The Hershey Company.
which is based out of Miami, Florida and has been the main chip licensee since 2005.
The fees and licenses bring in more than a million dollars to Harrah's. ===DVD releases=== In 2003 and 2004, DVD sets were released by ESPN of the Main Event. ===Video games=== In 2005, a video game based on the tournament series, titled World Series of Poker, was released for several consoles and PC.
The Rio also hosted the 2006 World Series of Poker, which began on June 25 with satellite events and formally began the day after with the annual Casino Employee event, won in 2006 by Chris Gros.
At the 2006 World Series of Poker, there were 45 events, covering the majority of poker variants.
Participation in the Main Event peaked that year, with 8,773 players. The number of participants in the WSOP grew every year from 2000 until 2006.
Following 2006, new online gambling legislation restricted the number of online qualifiers to the event.
In the main event alone, the number of participants grew from 839 in 2003 to 8,773 in 2006, and has hovered between 6,300 and 7,200 entrants in the eleven years since.
has been played in the past and returned in 2006.
The 2006 Main Event, won by Jamie Gold, is the largest single poker tournament by prize pool or by entrant numbers in history; Gold pocketed US$12 million for his victory.
tournament, was won by Chip Reese in 2006.
Beginning with the 2006 World Series of Poker, the Main Event and the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E.
Before July 2012, the top seven players on the all-time WSOP Earnings list were Main Event champions from 2005 to 2011, among whom Jamie Gold topped those seven, he won the 2006 Main Event, which had then the biggest first prize for a single tournament, and still is the largest poker tournament by prize pool in history.
ESPN has expanded poker to all-new levels, especially with their coverage of the 2006 WSOP, including providing the entire final table of the 2006 Main Event via pay-per-view airing.
A sequel called Tournament of Champions came out in 2006.
In September 2007, the first WSOP championship events outside of Las Vegas, complete with bracelets, were held.
The inaugural WSOPE consisted of three events held in London from September 6–17, 2007.
2007 was the first dip in numbers in the 21st century while in 2008 more people participated than the previous year.
has been played in the past, and returned in 2007.
Since Reese's death in December 2007, the winner of this event receives the David 'Chip' Reese Memorial Trophy in addition to the bracelet and the prize money. There have been many memorable moments during the main events, including Jack Straus's 1982 comeback win after discovering he had one $500 chip left when he thought he was out of the tournament.
Jerry Yang, the winner in 2007, had only been playing poker for two years prior to his victory.
Vanessa Selbst, Barbara Enright, Nani Dollison and Kristen Bicknell all have won 3 WSOP Bracelets. ====Last Woman Standing==== In 2015, Kelly Minkin finished in 29th place in the Main Event earning the "Last Woman Standing". In the 2007 World Series of Poker, Maria Ho was the last woman remaining in the Championship Event, placing 38th out of 6,358 players and earning a $237,865 payday.
By 2007, the popularity of the Ladies Event had grown to the point that it became the first Ladies-only event to have a prize pool greater than $1,000,000.
In 2007, Battle for the Bracelets was released.
WSOP video poker machines now appear at some Harrah's casinos; the machines are standard video poker machines, but have a bonus feature which allows a player to play a modified game of Texas Hold 'em against the machine. ===WSOP Poker Academy=== Beginning in 2007, Harrah's announced the creation of the World Series of Poker Academy, a poker school aimed at providing poker players with the skills needed to win a WSOP bracelet.
However, starting in 2008, the Main Event final table was delayed until November.
2007 was the first dip in numbers in the 21st century while in 2008 more people participated than the previous year.
In the 2008 World Series of Poker, the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E.
In 2008, ESPN experimented with the idea of a delayed final table.
This idea presented greater sponsorship opportunities and notoriety, culminating in a recap of the Main Event and the conclusion of the 2008 Main Event final table.
The first day of the final table was aired on ESPN2 and the final day on ESPN, with both days also streamed on ESPN3 and WSOP.com. POKER PROductions has produced the World Series of Poker Europe since 2008 and World Series of Poker since 2011.
Since 2009, all open events, including the Main Event, count towards Player of the Year.
In 2009, ESPN announced they would again move the final table to November 2009.
The WSOP also decided there would be no rebuy events in 2009.
The 2010 WSOP had the same number of bracelet events as in 2009, again with no rebuy events. With 58 bracelet events and no rebuy events, the 2011 WSOP featured unprecedented "nearly live" coverage, with broadcasts being delayed by much smaller amounts of time while still satisfying Nevada Gaming Commission regulators.
Initial academies were launched in Tunica, Mississippi, Indiana, and Las Vegas. ===WSOP online=== In September 2009, Harrah's signed an agreement with Dragonfish, the B2B arm of 888 Holdings, to provide its online gaming services.
Two locations that have been mentioned as possible expansion sites are Egypt and South Africa, and the World Series of Poker Africa was ultimately launched in South Africa in 2010.
WSOPE has been held annually since 2017. ===2010 expansion – WSOP Africa=== In 2010, the WSOP expanded overseas once again, only this time to Gauteng, South Africa.
Although the 2010 event was part of the WSOP Circuit, winners did not earn a gold ring or standing for the WSOP Circuit National Championship, both of which were common for other circuit events.
In July 2010, it was announced that the winner of the 2010 Main Event would receive just under US$9 million. On June 2, 2011, the World Series of Poker and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté announced plans for an officially sanctioned special fundraising event, known as The Big One for One Drop, starting on July 1, 2012 with a record US$1 million entry fee.
In 2010, the $50,000 event changed from H.O.R.S.E.
The Player of the Year standings were based upon performance solely at the WSOP in Las Vegas up until 2010, but beginning in 2011 have also taken the World Series of Poker Europe into account, and starting in 2013 also include events in the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific.
The 2010 WSOP had the same number of bracelet events as in 2009, again with no rebuy events. With 58 bracelet events and no rebuy events, the 2011 WSOP featured unprecedented "nearly live" coverage, with broadcasts being delayed by much smaller amounts of time while still satisfying Nevada Gaming Commission regulators.
Real money online poker is available in the United States, but only in Delaware, Nevada, and New Jersey. ===WSOP Arizona Lottery=== In December 2010, the Arizona Lottery issued Game Number 739: World Series of Poker $5 Scratchers(sm) with a $50,000 top prize.
The next expansion of the WSOP that included bracelet events was ultimately to Australia. The WSOPE moved from London to Cannes, France in 2011.
The WSOPA did not occur in 2011 but would come back in 2012. ===2013 expansion – WSOP Asia Pacific=== On April 30, 2012, the WSOP and Australian casino Crown Melbourne jointly announced the creation of the World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC).
In July 2010, it was announced that the winner of the 2010 Main Event would receive just under US$9 million. On June 2, 2011, the World Series of Poker and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté announced plans for an officially sanctioned special fundraising event, known as The Big One for One Drop, starting on July 1, 2012 with a record US$1 million entry fee.
By early December 2011, the field size had increased to 22, the minimum required for an official bracelet tournament.
The Player of the Year standings were based upon performance solely at the WSOP in Las Vegas up until 2010, but beginning in 2011 have also taken the World Series of Poker Europe into account, and starting in 2013 also include events in the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific.
The 2011 WSOP Player of the Year organized by Bluff Magazine used a different scoring system which took into account field sizes and buy-in amounts when calculating points earned.
Before July 2012, the top seven players on the all-time WSOP Earnings list were Main Event champions from 2005 to 2011, among whom Jamie Gold topped those seven, he won the 2006 Main Event, which had then the biggest first prize for a single tournament, and still is the largest poker tournament by prize pool in history.
Her 27th place "Last Woman Standing" finish at the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event along with a 2017 6th place final table finish makes Maria the only player to ever hold the title Last Woman Standing four times over and at both the WSOP and WSOPE Main Events. In 1995, Barbara Enright became the only woman to make the Final Table of the World Series of Poker, finishing in 5th place.
The 2010 WSOP had the same number of bracelet events as in 2009, again with no rebuy events. With 58 bracelet events and no rebuy events, the 2011 WSOP featured unprecedented "nearly live" coverage, with broadcasts being delayed by much smaller amounts of time while still satisfying Nevada Gaming Commission regulators.
The first day of the final table was aired on ESPN2 and the final day on ESPN, with both days also streamed on ESPN3 and WSOP.com. POKER PROductions has produced the World Series of Poker Europe since 2008 and World Series of Poker since 2011.
Former pro turned executive producer Mori Eskandani's team pioneered the live broadcast format seen at the WSOP since 2011.
The 2012 and 2016 Main Event final tables commenced in October because of the United States presidential election.
This policy changed in 2012.
The WSOPA did not occur in 2011 but would come back in 2012. ===2013 expansion – WSOP Asia Pacific=== On April 30, 2012, the WSOP and Australian casino Crown Melbourne jointly announced the creation of the World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC).
In July 2010, it was announced that the winner of the 2010 Main Event would receive just under US$9 million. On June 2, 2011, the World Series of Poker and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté announced plans for an officially sanctioned special fundraising event, known as The Big One for One Drop, starting on July 1, 2012 with a record US$1 million entry fee.
On April 12, 2012, the WSOP announced that 30 players had committed to the tournament, which brought the first prize to $12.3 million, exceeding the record amount won by Jamie Gold.
Before July 2012, the top seven players on the all-time WSOP Earnings list were Main Event champions from 2005 to 2011, among whom Jamie Gold topped those seven, he won the 2006 Main Event, which had then the biggest first prize for a single tournament, and still is the largest poker tournament by prize pool in history.
The event moved again in 2013, this time to the Paris suburb of Enghien-les-Bains. From 2013 to 2017 the WSOPE was held only in odd-numbered years, with the newly launched World Series of Poker Asia Pacific (WSOP APAC) conducted in even-numbered years.
The first edition of the event was held at Crown's Melbourne Casino from April 4–15, 2013 and featured five bracelet events in the series. ===2015 expansion – WSOP International Circuit=== In 2015, the WSOP International Circuit was launched, with rounds in Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
The Player of the Year standings were based upon performance solely at the WSOP in Las Vegas up until 2010, but beginning in 2011 have also taken the World Series of Poker Europe into account, and starting in 2013 also include events in the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific.
However, the all-time leader is currently poker professional Daniel Negreanu, who has not won a Main Event, although he won the inaugural WSOP Asia Pacific Main Event in 2013.
The results are updated through the 2014 WSOP APAC. ===Women at the WSOP=== At present, women make up around 5% of the field in all the events at the annual WSOP tournament.
She repeated this accomplishment in 2014, when she came in 77th place out of 6,683 players.
The first edition of the event was held at Crown's Melbourne Casino from April 4–15, 2013 and featured five bracelet events in the series. ===2015 expansion – WSOP International Circuit=== In 2015, the WSOP International Circuit was launched, with rounds in Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Vanessa Selbst, Barbara Enright, Nani Dollison and Kristen Bicknell all have won 3 WSOP Bracelets. ====Last Woman Standing==== In 2015, Kelly Minkin finished in 29th place in the Main Event earning the "Last Woman Standing". In the 2007 World Series of Poker, Maria Ho was the last woman remaining in the Championship Event, placing 38th out of 6,358 players and earning a $237,865 payday.
The 2012 and 2016 Main Event final tables commenced in October because of the United States presidential election.
This scoring system has been used ever since. Since 2016, the WSOP payout a bigger percentage of the field (15% instead of 10% until then). ===Bracelets=== Notes ===Money finishes=== Information correct as of 3 January 2021. ===Career earnings=== Information correct as of 3 January 2021. ===Records=== Since its inception, Stu Ungar and Johnny Moss are the only players to have won the Main Event three times.
As of May 2017, the World Series of Poker has done away with the November Nine concept and instead gone back to the old format of crowning the Main Event winner in July.
The event moved again in 2013, this time to the Paris suburb of Enghien-les-Bains. From 2013 to 2017 the WSOPE was held only in odd-numbered years, with the newly launched World Series of Poker Asia Pacific (WSOP APAC) conducted in even-numbered years.
WSOPE has been held annually since 2017. ===2010 expansion – WSOP Africa=== In 2010, the WSOP expanded overseas once again, only this time to Gauteng, South Africa.
The International Circuit has expanded to 13 tournaments for the 2017/18 season. ===Number of bracelet events per year=== ==Format== The winner of each event receives a World Series of Poker bracelet and a monetary prize based on the number of entrants and buy-in amounts.
Her 27th place "Last Woman Standing" finish at the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event along with a 2017 6th place final table finish makes Maria the only player to ever hold the title Last Woman Standing four times over and at both the WSOP and WSOPE Main Events. In 1995, Barbara Enright became the only woman to make the Final Table of the World Series of Poker, finishing in 5th place.
Bracelet winners who first achieved fame in other fields include French actor/singer Patrick Bruel (in 1998), Danish soccer player Jan Vang Sørensen (in 2002), American actress Jennifer Tilly (in 2005), and American musician/record producer Steve Albini (in 2018).
As of 2019, fifteen different players have won the sixteen awards, with Daniel Negreanu as the only player to win the award more than once. Only "open" events in which all players can participate count in the standings; this eliminates the Seniors, Ladies, and Casino Employee events.
It dates its origins to 1970, when Benny Binion invited seven of the best-known poker players to the Horseshoe Casino for a single tournament, with a set start and stop time, and a winner determined by a secret ballot of the seven players. As of 2020, the WSOP consists of 101 events, with most major poker variants featured.
After adopting a hybrid online format in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Series of Poker announced a return to in-person play scheduled to start on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ==History== The idea of a World Series of Poker began in 1969 with an event called the Texas Gambling Reunion.
After adopting a hybrid online format in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Series of Poker announced a return to in-person play scheduled to start on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ==History== The idea of a World Series of Poker began in 1969 with an event called the Texas Gambling Reunion.
This scoring system has been used ever since. Since 2016, the WSOP payout a bigger percentage of the field (15% instead of 10% until then). ===Bracelets=== Notes ===Money finishes=== Information correct as of 3 January 2021. ===Career earnings=== Information correct as of 3 January 2021. ===Records=== Since its inception, Stu Ungar and Johnny Moss are the only players to have won the Main Event three times.
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