2024 WSOP Paradise

Day: 1a
Event Info

2024 WSOP Paradise

Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$50,000,000
Entries
351
Players Left
330
Average Chip Stack
531,818
Total Chips
175,500,000
Level Info
Level
3
Blinds
2,000 / 4,000
Ante
4,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
351
Players Left
330

Day 1a of the World Series of Poker Paradise Super Main Event Makes its Debut at 12:00 p.m.

Stanislav Zegal
Stanislav Zegal

The poker world is buzzing with anticipation as the 2024 World Series of Poker Paradise gets ready to make its electrifying debut of the $25,000 Super Main Event here at the Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.

The highly awaited event aims to shatter records with a colossal $50,000,000 guarantee, the largest ever worldwide. The field is set to feature not only the most respected and well-known professionals from around the world but also a diverse group of players who have seized an incredible opportunity by qualifying for this major event with its substantial price tag.

Last year, the first-ever WSOP Paradise Main Event champion was crowned as Germany's Stanislav Zegal took down the $5,000 buy-in event for $2 million and his first WSOP bracelet. The GGPoker qualifier defeated heads-up opponent Michael Sklenicka of Czechia to wrap up a final day.

The inaugural event drew 3,010 players for a prize pool that climbed above the $15,000,000 guarantee.

2023 WSOP Paradise Main Event Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Stanislav ZegalGermany$2,000,000
2Michael SklenickaCzechia$1,200,000
3Daniel NeilsonAustralia$900,000
4Matt GlantzUnited States$685,000
5Rui SousaPortugal$510,000
6Gabriel SchroederBrazil$400,000
7Montgomery McQuadeUnited Kingdom$300,000
8Luke GrahamUnited States$250,000

Today features the first of four Day 1 starting flights, while Flight B, C and D will follow on December 13,14, and 15. Each player will start with 500,000 chips and the blinds will begin at 1,000/2,000 with a 2,000 big blind ante. Play is scheduled for ten 60-minute levels with a 15-minute break after level 2,4, and 8, and a 60-minute dinner break after level 6. The field will combine for Day 2 on December 16 at 12:00 p.m.

Two reentries will be permitted for each Day 1 starting flight, with late registration and reentries being open for the first 12 levels of play.

Day 1a Schedule

LevelEstimated StartDurationSmall BlindBig BlindBig Blind Ante
112:00 p.m.60 minutes1,0002,0002,000
21:00 p.m.60 minutes2,0003,0003,000
 2:00 p.m.15-minute break   
32:15 p.m.60 minutes2,0004,0004,000
43:15 p.m.60 minutes3,0006,0006,000
 4:15 p.m.15-minute break   
54:30 p.m.60 minutes4,0008,0008,000
65:30 p.m.60 minutes5,00010,00010,000
 6:30 p.m.60-minute dinner break   
77:30 p.m.60 minutes6,00012,00012,000
88:30 p.m.60 minutes8,00016,00016,000
 9:30 p.m.15-minute break   
99:45 p.m.60 minutes10,00020,00020,000
1010:45 p.m60 minutes10,00025,00025,000

As always, stay tuned to PokerNews as we bring you comprehensive tournament coverage throughout the event.

Tags: Daniel NeilsonGabriel SchroederLuke GrahamMatt GlantzMichael SklenickaMontgomery McQuadeRui SousaStanislav Zegal