The WSOP 2024 live series has ended, but the international online bracelet events will start soon. We’ll keep you updated as dates are announced, along with all the 2025 WSOP news. The 2024 World Series of Poker took place in Las Vegas from late May to July 17. It was the biggest WSOP yet, with 99 live events and over $437 million in prizes. The Main Event broke last year’s attendance record, drawing 10,112 players. The live series attracted 228,000 participants, while the online series, for the first time, combined players from New Jersey, Nevada, and Michigan.
WSOP 2024 Key Highlights
- Over 273,000 players took part in both live and online events. They won more than $467 million in prize money.
- The 2024 WSOP Main Event saw 10,112 entries, making it the largest ever. Daniel Negreanu won the Players Championship, earning his seventh bracelet, his first in over a decade.
- Phil Ivey secured his 11th bracelet, setting a new record. Scott Seiver was named WSOP Player of the Year. Patrik Antonius became the newest member of the Poker Hall of Fame.
- Chris Hunichen finally won his first WSOP gold. Kristen Foxen made it to 13th place in the Main Event, while Jonathan Tamayo won the Main Event, taking home his first bracelet and $10 million.
When Was the WSOP 2024?
The World Series of Poker 2024 began on May 28 and continued until July 17, with events happening at The Horseshoe and Paris Casino in Las Vegas. The Main Event took place from July 3 to July 17. There were 99 gold bracelet events on the 2024 schedule.
The 2024 WSOP had high expectations after the 2023 World Series of Poker, which had the biggest turnout and prize pool in history. In 2023, more than $425 million in prizes was given out, and over 250,000 players took part in online and live events!
The 2024 World Series of Poker also set a few records. The live series gave out over $437 million in prizes, the highest ever. The Main Event saw a record 10,112 players participate.
WSOP 2024 Main Event
The WSOP Main Event, with a $10,000 buy-in, is the highlight of the series. In 2023, it reached new heights, setting records for attendance, prize pool, and the first-place prize. This created high expectations for the 2024 tournament.
The 2024 Main Event surpassed these expectations, breaking the 2023 attendance record and becoming the largest Main Event in WSOP history, with 10,112 players. The prize pool also hit a new high, exceeding $94 million.
However, due to changes in the payout structure, Jonathan Tamayo, the winner, took home $10,000,000. The 2023 payout record remained unbeaten.
New Events for 2024
In the 2024 World Series of Poker, more than a dozen new events were introduced, offering players exciting opportunities. These events had different buy-ins, starting from $500 for the WSOP Kickoff Freezeout to $10,000 for the Eight Game Mixed 6-Handed Championship.
WSOP Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion Freezeout
The 2024 series started with this new event, featuring 2023 Main Event winner Daniel Weinman and other past WSOP Main Event champions. The buy-in was $5,000, and players who knocked out a former champion got automatic entry into the 2024 Main Event. All living champions received free entry.
WSOP Event #65: Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
For the first time, players aged 50 and older could join this high roller event. It was a three-day event with a $5,000 buy-in and a 50,000 starting stack.
WSOP Event #41: Mixed No-Limit Hold’em; Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (8 Handed)
This event lasted three days with a $1,500 buy-in and a starting stack of 25,000.
WSOP Event #62: PokerNews Deep Stack Championship No-Limit Hold’em
Sponsored by PokerNews, this $600 deep stack event offered special promotions for low-stakes players. Participants in the daily $200, $250, or $400 tournaments earned points on weekly leaderboards, and the top 10 finishers each week received free seats for the $600 PokerNews Deep Stack Championship.
WSOP Event #80: Independence Day Celebration No-Limit Hold’em
This three-day event started on July 3 with Flight A and continued on July 4 with Flight B. Both flights had an $800 buy-in and a 40,000 starting stack.
WSOP Event #82: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em During Main Event
On the night of Flight 1D of the Main Event, this two-day event had a $1,000 buy-in and a 20,000 starting stack.
WSOP Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em
For players who were eliminated from the Main Event but wanted to keep playing, this four-day event began on July 11. It had a $3,000 buy-in and a 40,000 starting stack.
WSOP Standout Events
While the Main Event is the biggest draw of the WSOP, the series wouldn’t be complete without classics like the Millionaire Maker, Colossus, and Monster Stack, as well as newer hits like Mystery Millions and Gladiators of Poker. These events regularly attract more entries than the Main Event itself. Their lower buy-ins, weekend schedules, multiple starting flights, and re-entry options make them popular choices. These beloved events returned for the 2024 edition.
WSOP Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions
The Mystery Millions is a must-play for fans of Mystery Bounties. First introduced in 2022, this event quickly became a favorite. In 2023, it set a record for the largest $1,000 buy-in event, with over 18,000 entries and a prize pool of more than $16 million. In 2024, it drew 18,409 entries and generated a $16.2 million prize pool. Malcolm Trayner won the first prize of $1 million.
WSOP Event #54: $1,500 Millionaire Maker
The Millionaire Maker is always one of the most anticipated events. Since its debut in 2013, it has consistently delivered on its promise to create millionaires. In 2024, 10,939 players entered, generating a $14,603,565 prize pool. The winner, Franco Spitale, took home just over $1,250,000.
WSOP Event #20: $300 Gladiators of Poker
The Gladiators of Poker returned for 2024 as the cheapest bracelet event on the schedule, with a $300 buy-in and four Day 1s. It also offered a $3 million guaranteed prize pool. However, with 20,647 entries, the prize pool grew to over $5 million. Stephen Winters, the winner, earned $401,200—a huge amount for a $300 event.
WSOP Event #70: $400 Colossus
The Colossus, known for its large fields and $400 buy-in, remains a popular choice despite a slight drop in entries. In 2024, the event attracted 19,303 entries, creating a prize pool of over $6.3 million. Martin Alcaide, the winner, earned just over $500,000.
WSOP Event #38: $1,500 Monster Stack
The Monster Stack event, with a $1,500 buy-in, attracted 8,703 entries in 2024, creating a prize pool of $11.6 million. Pedro Neves emerged as the winner, taking home $1.1 million.
WSOP Changes Payout Structure for 2024
The WSOP changed its payout system for the 2024 series. Most bracelet events now offer a minimum cash prize of double the buy-in. For example, in a bracelet event with a $1,000 buy-in, the minimum cash prize is $2,000.
Players can use a new Payout Calculator on the WSOP website to check payouts for all bracelet events, as well as daily and weekly deepstack events. If there are any changes for the 2025 WSOP, the calculator will update accordingly.
The Main Event did not change its minimum cash prize, which remains at 1.5x the buy-in, with payouts covering 15% of the field. However, WSOP adjusted how prize money is split among the final table players after criticism last year.
The first-place prize for the Main Event dropped from $12 million to $10 million, but every final table player is now guaranteed at least $1 million. This is why Jonathan Tamayo, who won the 2024 Main Event, received $10 million, even though it was the largest Main Event field in WSOP history.
Promotions for WSOP 2024
Before the 2024 WSOP, there were some exciting and valuable promotions. Although they are now over, they give a good idea of what to expect for the 2025 World Series of Poker.
Road to Vegas with GGPoker: Ontario and Rest of the World GGPoker aimed to send 1,000 players to the 2024 WSOP. Online qualifiers started at just $1 for players in the UK and other global markets. Each $1 satellite led to a $20 satellite, which gave access to the $150 Step. From there, players could qualify for the final step, Main Event Mania, with a $1200 buy-in. This final step guaranteed at least 20 WSOP Main Event packages and took place every Sunday for several months.
For Ontario players, satellites started at $20. Players could also use rake-free Express satellites to qualify for the $1200 final step, making it a more affordable way to play in WSOP events. GGPoker also ran freerolls for the qualifiers, giving players a chance to win a seat for free.
Each WSOP Main Event 2024 package won at GGPoker included:
- $10,000 WSOP 2024 Main Event entry
- $1,000 for Las Vegas accommodation (credited to the player’s GGPoker account)
- Discounted accommodation at Caesars properties
- $1,000 for travel (credited to the player’s GGPoker account)
- GGPoker-branded merchandise and gifts
- Access to the GGPoker Platinum Lounge
- Direct registration to tournaments without waiting in line
WSOP 2024 Tournament of Champions
The WSOP Tournament of Champions (ToC) is an invite-only event with a $1 million prize pool. It brings together winners from key WSOP events. The champion wins both the cash prize and a prestigious gold bracelet.
This year, the ToC took place in Los Angeles, California, from May 22 to May 24 at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, located in the heart of the city.
The tournament started in 2004 and has gone through several changes. Early editions faced controversy, leading to a break in 2007. It briefly returned in 2010 with a 27-player format decided by public vote, but went on another break after that. In 2022, the ToC came back with a new format, inviting all WSOPC ring winners and WSOP bracelet holders.
The ToC is similar to the WSOP Global Casino Championship (formerly WSOP National Championship). Both events award gold bracelets and have at least $1 million added by WSOP organizers. The Global Casino Championship takes place every August as the finale of the circuit season, with hundreds of players getting free entry.
Conclusion
The WSOP 2024 left an unforgettable mark in the poker world. Everyone involved broke all previous records as there have been many more participants and the highest ever prize pool compared to this year. New events were exciting, old ones have successfully returned, entertaining participants with action-packed experiences. Wonderful achievements of Jonathan Tamayo and Phil Ivey were what everyone talked about. As the online bracelet events go live, fans look forward to seeing updates and changes in the future for the 2025 WSOP that promises to offer more action-packed thrills to poker enthusiasts from all over the world.
FAQs
When did the 2024 WSOP happen?
The 2024 WSOP took place from May 28 to July 17, 2024.
Was there a US WSOP Online Series in 2024?
Yes, the WSOP Online Series happened in all US markets – New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania – between June and July 2024, with 37 online bracelet events.
Where was the WSOP held in 2024?
The WSOP returned to The Horseshoe Casino and Paris Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the third time.
Did Michigan share a player pool with other states during the 2024 WSOP?
Yes! Michigan combined its player pool with Nevada and New Jersey right before the 2024 WSOP started.
How many players joined the 2024 WSOP Main Event?
The 2024 Main Event had 10,112 players, the largest number in WSOP history.
Who won the 2024 WSOP Main Event?
Jonathan Tamayo won the 2024 Main Event, defeating Jordan Griff in heads-up play and taking home $10,000,000 for first place.
How many bracelet events were there for the 2024 WSOP?
There were 99 gold bracelet events, four more than last year.
Were there Mystery Bounty events?
Yes! The 2024 WSOP schedule included three Mystery Bounty events.
What is a Double Board Bomb Pot?
A Double Board Bomb Pot is a poker game where players post extra blinds before the flop. Two sets of community cards (boards) are dealt, and players compete for two separate pots. The winner of each board takes half the pot, or the whole pot if they win both boards.
