The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the biggest and most prestigious poker tournament in the world. The WSOP runs annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, and offers a total prize pool of $10 million.
In order to compete in the WSOP, you must first qualify by winning a series of tournaments. The qualifying tournament series runs from January through December each year.
The WSOP Main Event begins in late July and runs for eight weeks. The Main Event has a total prize pool of $10 million and is open to all players who have qualified by winning a series of tournaments.
The first place finisher in the Main Event wins the prestigious Poker Player of the Year Award and $1 million.
There are also many other events at the WSOP, including the Millionaire Maker, which has a prize pool of $1 million; the H.O.R.S.
E. event, with a prize pool of $2 million; and the Big One for One Drop, with a prize pool of $10 million. All events at the WSOP have buy-in fees that range from $500 to $10,000, and entry fees that range from $600 to $2,500.
