Caesars is always looking to increase the number of participants in the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Previously, WSOP moved some of their lower-priced big-ticket tournaments to the weekend. By moving some of the popular events to the weekend, it provides tourists with a better opportunity to participate in some of the more significant events during the WSOP.
When WSOP announced the full schedule of 2023 events recently, it stated that the goal was to continue growing the event. The trend of weekend tournaments with lower buy-ins and large prizes is continuing.
WSOP will award players with 95 tournament bracelets throughout the 50-day poker event. While the $10,000 buy-in Main Event receives the most mainstream coverage, it is just one of many tournaments.
The Main Event is popular, but many visitors to Las Vegas don’t have the substantial $10,000 buy-in or the time to participate if they have a deep run in the tournament. This year, the company introduced Main Event Maynia to increase the number of players in the most popular tournament.
However, many of the weekend events are designed for both professionals and tourists. Being able to visit Las Vegas to participate in the WSOP is a dream for many recreational poker players across the country. Weekend tournaments require less time away from home.
Weekend WSOP events regarding note
A good number of the tournaments have three and four-figure buy-ins with prizes that can reach the million-dollar mark. In addition to special promotions like Main Event Maynia, these tournaments are helping WSOP grow more than ever.
Mystery Millions (May 31-June 5)
The $1,000 buy-in Mystery Millions starts between Wednesday, May 31, and Saturday, June 3. The guaranteed prize is at least $1,500,000. $300 from each buy-in goes towards the bounty pool. This should be one of the biggest tournaments at WSOP once again.
$600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack (June 4-5)
The $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack starts on June 4 and ends on this day. Last year, the winner of this event, Raj Vohra, took home $335,286 from the two-day tournament.
$300 No-Limit Hold’em – Gladiators of Poker (June 7-June 11)
The $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker starts between Thursday, June 7, and Sunday, June 11. This event has a guaranteed prize pool of $3,500,000 and will end on Monday, June 11. Players may enter the event twice during the starting flights.
$400 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack (June 11-12)
This is another Sunday-Monday event with a buy-in of less than $1,000. Last year, the winner of this event, Rajaee Wazwaz, scored a winning prize of $358,346.
$1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em (June 16-20)
The Monster Stack tournament begins on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17. The grand prize of this event should be around $1 million.
$400 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack (June 18-19)
This is another Sunday-Monday tournament with a buy-in under $1,000. Last year’s winner, Richard Alsup, took home the top prize of $272,065.
$1,500 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em (June 23-28)
The Millionaire Maker is one of the most popular events during WSOP. The first-place prize is guaranteed to be at least $1,000,000. Last year’s winner, Yuliyan Kolev, scored a $1,125,189 prize. Not bad for a $1,500 buy-in.
$250 Salute to Warriors – No-Limit Hold’em (June 25-27)
This three-day event begins on Sunday, June 25, and ends on Tuesday, June 27. $30 of each $250 entry will be donated to the United Service Organizations and other veteran agencies. This is a smaller tournament that supports good causes. Adam Todd took home $161,256 from this event last year.
$400 Colossus No-Limit Hold’em (June 30-July 3)
This event started as a more affordable version of the Millionaire Maker event and is one of the biggest during WSOP. Last year’s winner, Paul Hizer, won $414,490 for finishing in first place.
$777 Lucky 7’s No-Limit Hold’em (July 7-11)
Event #77 of WSOP begins on 7/7 with a buy-in of $777. Keeping with the theme, Gregory Teboul won a first-place prize of $777,777 in this event last year.
In addition to these live poker tournaments at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, there are several midweek Nevada online poker tournaments with a buy-in of less than $1,000 each.
Marс grew up on the mean sidewalks of the South Bronx. He is a particularly rare mix of Yankees enthusiast and Jets fan, which explains his generally opposing viewpoint. Mark often writes articles as a freelancer and social media marketing consultant. Talking about steaks, alcohol, gambling, and Las Vegas is often a difficult career, but a person has to do it.
