Last Updated on May 12, 2022
The World Series of Poker is a Las Vegas tradition dating back to 1970. This prestigious gaming event has built a global reputation for being the largest, longest-running, and richest poker festival in the game. 2022 will mark the 53rd annual WSOP! The event has been sponsored by Caesars Entertainment since 2004 and continues to grow in popularity each year. Nothing says Vegas quite like a 50+ day-long series of live poker tournaments with multi-million dollar payouts.
Making the Move to the Vegas Strip
The World Series of Poker will see an exciting change of location in 2022. Since 2005, the WSOP has been held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel. The location became synonymous with the World Series of Poker, but it’s time for a change in scenery. This is the year that we see WSOP finally moving to the Las Vegas Strip! Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas Hotel will be jointly holding the WSOP.
Bally’s Hotel and Casino
Bally’s Hotel and Casino is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Walking into Bally’s will bring you back to old-school Vegas with vintage touches perfectly placed in a modern atmosphere. Bally’s is known for providing a great guest experience at an affordable rate.
The entrance to Bally’s is set back about 150 yards from the strip, but it’s also connected directly to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino through an interior walkway! Bally’s is set to undergo an extensive remodel and rebranding to The Horseshoe before the 2022 World Series of Poker takes place.
Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Both Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas are owned by Caesars Entertainment, so it makes sense that they’re seamlessly connected. Paris Las Vegas features a grand entrance right off the strip and a luxurious, Parisian vibe that can’t be beaten. The World Series of Poker will be split between the two hotels, with multiple tournaments taking place at the same time.
A New Master of Ceremonies for WSOP
The Master of Ceremonies plays a vital role in the World Series of Poker. The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for hosting the event, making announcements, and keeping those watching the live event up to date. Fans were excited to learn that the iconic comedian and actor Vince Vaughn has been named the official Master of Ceremonies for the 2022 World Series.
Films like Dodgeball and Wedding Crashers have made Vince Vaughn a household name. Vince Vaughn has said he has strong ties to Vegas and a deep love for the game of poker. Since being named the Master of Ceremonies for the World Series, Vaughn has expressed excitement about seeing the event finally make the move to the Las Vegas Strip.
There’s no better way to kick off a move to a new location than crowning someone new to be the Master of Ceremonies! The iconic Vince Vaughn is a great poker player himself and is an exciting choice for Master of Ceremonies, and we’d be absolutely thrilled if he continues to hold the position in the future.
WSOP Schedule
The complete schedule for the WSOP is being held between May 31 and July 20, and fans and tournament participants have a good idea of what to expect based on 52 years of history. The poker festival begins with time for the casino employees to participate in tournaments. Then, tournaments take place over multiple weeks ranging from a low buy-in of $400 to higher buy-ins of up to $250,000!
Lower cost tournaments that anyone can enter take place first, followed by the more competitive pro tournaments. A full schedule will be available online well before the event so players can view it before registering online or in person. The World Series of Poker this year is said to be the most highly anticipated WSOP tournament yet!
Winning Big
Poker is a fun competition and great community of people, but it’s no secret that the potential to win some serious cash is what draws so many individuals to the sport. The World Series of poker has dished out more than $2 billion in prize money over the years! In 2021, the winner of the Main Event won’t staggering $8,000,000.
The winner of the Main Event also receives a highly respected badge of honor in the poker community, a prestigious gold bracelet. WSOP bracelets are awarded to the winner of every event, but the coveted gold bracelet goes to the winner of the final table.
WSOP During Covid-19
It’s unclear exactly how the largest live poker tournament will be affected by Covid-19, now and in the future. With federal and state guidelines continuing to change and new Covid-19 variants continuing to pop up, it’s too soon to say exactly what the World Series will look like this year.
In 2021, the WSOP required that all players be fully vaccinated before they could participate in the event. Event coordinators will continue to monitor federal and state health requirements as the start date for the series inches closer. If vaccines are required again, an announcement will be made that gives all players ample time to meet those requirements.
FAQ
Who Will Be Crowned Best Poker Player at WSOP In Las Vegas
Las Vegas is welcoming a new era for the World Series of Poker. Who will be crowned poker champion of the world? Mark your calendars and plan your trip to Vegas, baby! This year is sure to be the best tournament yet.
