World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is a winter series held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The series runs from December 3-14 and will feature 15 bracelet events across different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews will be on hand to provide live coverage of the event, with photos, videos, and player interviews live from the tournament floor in The Bahamas.
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What is the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise?
In partnership with GGPoker, the WSOP has announced an opportunity for players to win one of 15 WSOP bracelets in the Caribbean in December of 2023. The brand-new poker series is highlighted by a $5,000 Main Event that offers a $15 million guarantee, as well as the introduction of GGPoker's innovative OnLive concept.
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History of the World Series of Poker Paradise
This coming winter, the Bahamas will host a WSOP bracelet series for the first time. WSOP Paradise will be highlighted by a $5,000 Main Event with $15 million guaranteed. Other events announced include a $1,500 Mystery Bounty, a $25,000 GGMillion$ High Roller, and two pot-limit Omaha tournaments.
“GGPoker is delighted to launch WSOP Paradise and welcome hundreds of players from all over the world to Atlantis Paradise Island this December,” Daniel Negreanu said in a press release. “It’s going to be an absolutely amazing experience, the best of poker at one of the world’s most luxurious resorts."
World Series of Poker Paradise Schedule
WSOP Paradise will award 15 bracelets over the course of the series, including two online tournaments and two "OnLive" events. OnLive is a new concept from GGPoker that combines online poker with live play.
| Event # | Date | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
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| WSOPP Event #1 (OnLive) | Dec. 3 | Mystery Millions | $1,500 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #2 (OnLive) | Dec. 4 | Millionaire Maker in Paradise (Final Day - Top 100) | $1,500 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #3 | Dec. 5 | GGMillion$ High Rollers Championship | $25,000 | $10,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #4 | Dec. 6 | Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #5 | Dec. 7 | Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller | $25,000 | $2,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #6 | Dec. 8 | No-Limit Hold’em (6-handed) | $3,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #7 | Dec. 9 | No-Limit Hold’em Super High Roller | $50,000 | $2,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #8 (Online) | Dec. 10 | Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha | $2,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #9 | Dec. 11 | Ultra High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $100,000 | $5,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #10 | Dec. 12 | Main Event – NLH Championship | $5,000 | $15,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #11 | Dec. 13 | Flip & Go | $800 | |
| WSOPP Event #12 (Online) | Dec. 14 | No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout | $1,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #13 | Dec. 15 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $10,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #14 | Dec. 16 | The Closer (Turbo Bounty) | $2,000 | $1,000,000 |
| WSOPP Event #15 | Dec. 17 | High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) | $10,000 | $1,000,000 |
How to Qualify for World Series of Poker Paradise
GGPoker will be sending at least 1,000 players to WSOP Paradise through a series of online qualifiers. In addition to packages available on GGPoker, players on WSOP US have the opportunity to win Main Event packages.
Main Event packages include the $5,000 buy-in, as well as 11 nights of hotel accommodation and a buffet lunch every day. GGPoker will also give away 200 $35,000 High Roller packages into the $25,000 GGMillion$ event.
Players in Ontario and across the world can also compete for a spot in the Millionaire Maker in Paradise event. The Millionaire Maker in Paradise will play out across WSOP NJ/NV and GG Poker platforms until just 118 players remain. The top 100 players from the GGPoker platform will join the top nine from each of the US and Ontario in The Bahamas for VIP accommodations and the chance to play for a guaranteed prize pool of $5,000,000.
Players from New Jersey, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania also had the chance to qualify for WSOP Paradise through the Cash Games Countdown promotion. Cash game players earned entries for their online play from Aug 8-29, with the winner of a random drawing to receive a Main Event package that included five nights of accommodation and the $5,000 buy-in.
FAQs
Where does WSOP Paradise take place?
WSOP Paradise will be held at Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas.
When does WSOP Paradise take place?
The WSOP Paradise series will run from December 3-14, 2023.
How many WSOP gold bracelets are available at WSOP Paradise?
There will be 15 gold bracelets up for grabs at WSOP Paradise with buy-ins ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.
How can you watch live coverage of WSOP Paradise?
Live coverage of WSOP Paradise can be found on PokerNews, with information on livestreaming to be announced at a later date.
Can I qualify online for WSOP Paradise?
There are a variety of ways to qualify online via the GGPoker international platform and WSOP platforms in the US and Ontario.
What is the buy-in for the WSOP Paradise Main Event?
The WSOP Paradise Main Event features a $5,000 buy-in and a $15 million guarantee