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The World Series of Poker has launched a new online platform, allowing players from Michigan to join those in Nevada and New Jersey. This is the first time WSOP has included a third state in its player pool. Announced on Saturday, this upgrade comes just in time for the summer series, featuring 30 exciting online bracelet events under the Caesars Entertainment tournament banner.

Danielle Barille, the vice president of online poker at Caesars Digital, said updating the platform was necessary and offered significant benefits for players. Barille is excited about WSOP Online tournaments now that Michigan players are joining those from Nevada and New Jersey.

This platform upgrade is long overdue and is a big win for our players

Danielle Barille

She highlighted that this merger will bring a better experience, more value, and the largest prize pools of the year. This update could also mean more growth for WSOP, as online poker is already legal in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia.

WSOP Online launches with new features

The transformed WSOP.com is now WSOP Online, packed with new features and improvements. You can now play up to four tables simultaneously, including Omaha games, and join multi-flight re-entry tournaments. There are also fun in-app gift drops to enjoy. WSOP Online brings new game variations, exciting promotions, and weekly tournaments. Players in Nevada and New Jersey could pre-register over the weekend, with the old platform staying live until Monday.

The 55th World Series of Poker starts in Las Vegas on May 28, with a new online feature for players in Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan. Current players should download the updated software to use the new platform and create a new username. All existing balances, tournament tickets, and reward points will transfer within 72 hours after the platform is live.

Clear your calendar from June 1 to July 21. The summer series will have official gold bracelet events three times a week—every Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out the $333 Triple Treys No-Limit Hold’em during the professional basketball championship series. Also, don’t miss the new $10,000 WSOP Online Championship on July 11.

WSOP Online also offers satellites with entry fees starting at just $1, giving you a chance to qualify for live tournaments. Big 25-seat Main Event mega satellites are set for June 30 and July 3. This summer, five high-roller events will be in a hybrid format, starting on June 10 and 29, with final tables played in Las Vegas in July.

Since its founding in 1970, the WSOP has awarded over $4 billion in poker prizes and its famous gold bracelets. Last year, it drew 214,641 players from more than 114 countries and awarded over $403 million in prize money.

In a significant development for the world of online poker, GGPoker has revealed that a record-breaking 1,124 players have qualified for the prestigious $10,000 (approximately £7,900) World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2024 Main Event in Las Vegas.

The distribution of qualifiers is as follows: winners from GGPoker.com Road to Vegas promotions: 732 players, winners from GGPoker.ca Road to Vegas promotions: 59 players, GGPoker.com direct buy-ins: 233 players, and ClubGG seat winners: 100 players.

GGPoker’s commitment to inclusivity and affordability is demonstrated by the fact that these opportunities began with buy-ins as low as £0.79.

By offering such accessibility, even players with smaller bankrolls have a chance at competing in this prestigious event.

GGPoker’s contribution

Paul Burke, Head of Public Relations at GGPoker, said that he expects some of their players to reach the final table.

As an added incentive, GGPoker has pledged to award an additional £820,000 bonus to any qualifier who emerges as the Main Event champion.

We are proud to be sending over 1,100 players to this year’s WSOP Main Event, highlighting the strong partnership between GGPoker and WSOP

Paul Burke

This partnership between WSOP and GGPoker has proven to be fruitful in recent years, with GGPoker responsible for sending a substantial number of players to the annual event.

In 2023, the WSOP Main Event drew a record turnout of 10,043 participants, meaning that GGPoker qualifiers will represent approximately 11% of the total field.

The upcoming tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of poker skills and strategy in one of the most prestigious live events in the industry.

For those harbouring dreams of competing in the prestigious WSOP Main Event, they are warmly welcomed to join the GGPoker community.

GGPoker qualifiers as well as direct buy-in players enjoy exclusive promotions – access to the GGPoker Platinum Lounge, discounts at Caesars properties, and the added incentive if one becomes the Main Event champion. This year’s event will run from July 3 to July 17.