LAS
VEGAS (July 17, 2023) – On the heels of a record-shattering
summer, the richest, most prestigious and longest-running poker series – the
World Series of Poker (WSOP) – is heading to paradise this winter to kick off a
new live tournament poker series, WSOP Paradise. The newly minted
series, made possible through a partnership with GGPoker, is set to take place from
December 3-14, 2023, at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
The
new series builds on the momentum generated by the record-breaking 54th
annual WSOP which took place at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas
Strip this summer. Featuring 15 bracelet events in total, WSOP Paradise
will be headlined by a total of $50 million in guaranteed prize pools,
including a $5,000 Main Event with a $15 million total prize pool guarantee,
and a $1,500 Mystery Bounty with a $5 million guarantee.
In
addition, WSOP Paradise will have unparalleled value for High Rollers: A
massive $100k event with $5 million guaranteed, a $50k event with $2 million
guaranteed, two Pot Limit Omaha events with seven-figure guarantees, and a signature
$25,000 GGMillion$ event with a staggering $10 million total prize pool guarantee.
“The
summer was an unprecedented success, but the vision is equally as ambitious for
WSOP Paradise,” said Ty Stewart, SVP & Executive Director of the
WSOP. “We have the strongest online partner in the world, and they are set to
send a record number of qualifiers to a live tournament. Atlantis also has a great
legacy in poker, and we believe this combination of partners can deliver
poker’s most powerful new franchise for years to come. Many players say summer
in Vegas is the best time of year. We hope that will only be rivaled by winter
in paradise.”
GGPoker,
who sent 774 players to the Main Event at this summer’s WSOP, has pledged to
send at least 1,000 players to WSOP Paradise. Online qualifiers and
tournament promotions, including hotel accommodations with special rates for tournament
players will be available at ggpoker.com at a later date.
“GGPoker
is delighted to launch WSOP Paradise and welcome hundreds of players
from all over the world to Atlantis Paradise Island this December,” said Daniel
Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador. “It’s going to be an absolutely amazing
experience, the best of poker at one of the world’s most luxurious resorts!”
“Atlantis’
25th anniversary launches a new chapter for the resort, unveiling a
multimillion-dollar transformation of the Atlantis Casino complemented by
renovated guestrooms at The Royal and Michelin star chef dining experiences in
time for the WSOP Paradise event. We are excited to welcome the WSOP
Paradise this winter and look forward to hosting the debut of this premiere
tournament series for players and their fans,” said Joe Brunini, Chief Gaming
& Customer Development Officer Atlantis Paradise Island, the Bahamas.
The
full schedule of events will be announced later this year. The WSOP reserves
the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament or any tournament event,
in part or in whole, without notice.
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About the
World Series of Poker
Part of
Caesars Entertainment's Caesars Digital operations, the World Series of Poker®
is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having
awarded more than $3.63 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold
bracelet, globally recognized as the sport's top prize. Featuring a
comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is
poker's longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2022,
the event attracted 197,626 entrants from over 100 different countries to the
Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas and awarded more than $347 million in
prize money. In addition, the WSOP has formed groundbreaking alliances in
broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully
expanding the brand internationally with the advent of WSOP Europe in 2007 and
the WSOP Asia-Pacific in 2013 and the WSOP International Circuit Series in
2015. All WSOP events are subject to the then-current and applicable WSOP
tournament rules. For more information, please visit www.lnmandiya.com.
About
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest
casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most
diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in
1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts,
expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate
primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and
hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile
and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its
industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on
building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable
service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed
to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE
PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem?
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About
GGPoker
GGPoker
is the World’s Biggest Poker Room, with a global player base. It offers a range
of innovative games and features such as the patented Rush & Cash poker,
All-In or Fold, Flip & Go, Spin & Gold, Battle Royale, GGCare & GGCheers,
integrated staking platform, SnapCam video messaging, PokerCraft, and Smart
HUD, all designed to enhance gaming experiences and make poker more fun than
ever.
In 2020, GGPoker hosted the world
record-breaking WSOP Online main event and the WSOP 2020 Main Event. In 2021,
GGPoker won PokerListing’s ‘Best Poker Software Overall’ award. In 2022,
GGPoker became the world’s largest online poker room and was awarded the Online
Poker Operator of the Year Award at the SiGMA Americas Gaming Awards. In 2023, GGPoker
sent more than 750 players to the live WSOP 2023 Main Event via its celebrated
Road to Vegas satellite tournaments.
About Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas
Throughout 2023, Atlantis
is rolling out bold multimillion-dollar renovations and exciting new
partnerships throughout the resort – from a complete renovation of The Royal
Towers to a reimagined Atlantis Casino and much more. The resort's 25th
anniversary launches a new chapter for the first-of-its-kind celebrated
entertainment resort destination, ensuring that travelers will continue to
experience the best at Atlantis Paradise Island, with stunning accommodations,
innovative cuisine, and extraordinary experiences ranging from live music
performances and concerts to internationally acclaimed food and wine
festivals. For more information and
reservations, please visit atlantisbahamas.com
Media Contacts:
Brad Harwood, [email protected]
Dominic Holden, [email protected]
GGPoker, [email protected]