World Series of Poker 2021: Dates, Locations, and Exciting Events Announced

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2021 has officially been announced, with a packed schedule of events set to take place from September to December. The live WSOP will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from September 30th to November 23rd. The Main Event, featuring a $10k buy-in, will start on November 4th with four starting day 1 flights from November 4th to 7th, followed by two day 2s on November 8th and 9th. The remaining players will combine on November 10th, with the ultimate prize in poker being decided on November 17th.

In addition to the live events, the WSOP Online series will begin on July 1st, 2021, on the WSOP.com All-American Poker Network. The full schedule will be released on April 15th, with plans for the international segment to be revealed shortly thereafter. The WSOP Europe will be held at King’s Casino in Rozvadov from November 19th to December 8th, 2021, subject to regulatory approval. This leg of the tournament will feature 15 gold bracelet events, including a €10k buy-in WSOP Europe Main Event and a €50k euro High Roller event.

WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart announced that the theme for 2021 is 'get vaccinated and get back to Vegas.' The opening weekend of the 2021 live WSOP will feature a special charity event to benefit frontline health workers. Further details and specifics on the complete schedule will be released after all events have been determined and approved by regulators.