In addition to following the action here on PokerNews – which will include feature articles and videos straight from the tournament floor – poker fans can also watch on their TV or tablet.
"PokerGO is proud to present the 2021 World Series of Poker live streaming schedule, featuring 36 days of live broadcasts including comprehensive coverage of the WSOP Main Event from start to finish," said Mori Eskandani, President of PokerGO.
"The WSOP represents the most exciting time on the poker calendar and we look forward to bringing the thrill of winning gold bracelets to millions of poker fans around the world."
Day 1a of the 2021 WSOP Main Event starts at 11:00 a.m. and each player receives 60,000 in chips. The levels throughout the tournament are 120 minutes long, with five levels scheduled for Day 1a.
After every level, players will have a 20-minute break. There will be a 75-minute dinner break after Level 3. Day 1a is expected to conclude at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Late registration for this event is open for seven levels (two levels into November 9 and 10).
LEVEL
ESTIMATED START
DURATION
SMALL BLIND
BIG BLIND
BIG BLIND ANTE
1
11:00 a.m.
120 minutes
100
200
200
1:00 p.m.
20-minute break
2
1:20 p.m.
120 minutes
200
300
300
3:20 p.m.
20-minute break
3
3:40 p.m.
120 minutes
200
400
400
5:40 p.m.
75-minute break
4
6:55 p.m.
120 minutes
300
500
500
8:55 p.m.
20-minute break
5
9:15 p.m.
120 minutes
300
600
600
Players to survive today return to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to play another five levels on Day 2abd.
The World Series of Poker began as an idea hatched in Texas gambler Benny Binion’s mind to promote his casino.
In 1970, a small group of Texas rounders gathered at Binion’s for ten days playing for high stakes in games like five-card draw, 2-7 lowball, seven-card stud, razz, and no-limit hold’em. Players voted on the winner at the end of the gathering; Texan and future Poker Hall of Fame member Johnny Moss was honored as the best.
By 1972, no-limit hold’em became the premier game and the $10,000 buy-in tournament that players now know as the WSOP Main Event was introduced.
The World Series of Poker has grown to enormous proportions with numerous preliminary events. The championship bracelet, introduced by Binion in 1976, has become the ultimate trophy in poker. Owning one or more has become the litmus test for poker greatness. The series has even expanded beyond Las Vegas with numerous circuit and bracelet events around the country and the world.
Binion surely couldn’t have imagined the reach that the game would get since his showcase began in 1970. The World Series of Poker is the largest, richest, and most prestigious gaming event in the world.
Here's a look at all the winners since the tournament's inception: Clicking the year will lead you to PokerNews Live Reporting of the event, clicking the winner's name takes you to the PokerNews final table recap of the event.
