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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has concluded its 2026 summer series in Las Vegas, setting new benchmarks for participation and prize money. The 57th edition, held over 51 days at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas, finished on July 15 with a record 251,899 total entries and $469.98 million distributed across gold bracelet events.
The $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship (Main Event) attracted 9,208 entrants, with the final nine players set to compete live on ESPN from August 3 to 5, 2026. “The 57th annual World Series of Poker proved that Las Vegas remains the undisputed epicenter of the poker universe,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “What is truly remarkable this year is how our community expanded far beyond the physical walls of the casino floor… we are incredibly proud of this summer’s success and cannot wait to witness the Final Nine battle for the World Championship on ESPN next month.”
This year’s event featured a redesigned final table arena and expanded media coverage, thanks to a multi-year agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery for global distribution across HBO Max, Eurosport, and TNT Sports. Edited broadcasts began airing on July 21.
WSOP reported record-breaking tournament metrics, including 35,157 paid places and 41 prizes worth $1 million or more. Standout events included Event #63 ($1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em with 22,811 entries), Event #68 ($1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship with 1,368 entries), and Event #18 ($1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em with 11,933 entries). The series saw participation from 149 countries, with 111 countries represented in the Main Event—a new record.
Digital engagement also reached new heights, with 378.3 million total views across WSOP’s social platforms and 222,828 new followers overall. Platform-specific engagement included 38.7 million YouTube views (with 103,128 new subscribers), 125 million Instagram views (and 54,450 new followers), 127 million Facebook views (and 56,800 new followers), and 36.6 million impressions on X (with 8,450 new followers).
WSOP announced plans for a revamped $1 Million Global Player of the Year race, spanning WSOP Europe, the Las Vegas summer series, and WSOP Paradise. The overall winner will be crowned at WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas from December 1 to 17, 2026.
