ShareIt’s only four months since the end of the 2024 World Series of Poker and a matter of weeks since the WSOP Europe ended but now the qualification run for the 2024 WSOP is ready to get going in earnest.
More than 130 prestigious gold bracelets will be up for grabs — 90+ in Las Vegas and another 30+ in the WSOP Online series.
The live series kicks off at the end of May, its traditional start date, with the online series starting on June 1, 2024.
Will More Records Get Broken in 2024?
After the poker boom years ended, we never thought we would see the game return to the level it is at today. But last year was a record-breaking effort which saw the series reach new heights.
The turnout for the whole series created a record amount of prize money handed out — a whopping $425 million fought over by 250,000+ players.
The Main Event alone had a $93 million prize pool, and the eventual winner, Daniel Weinman, walked away with $12,100,000, beating the previous record of $12,000,000 won by Jamie Gold in 2006.
The 2023 WSOP Online brought in $17 million with more than 29,000 players taking part.
What Are We Expecting at the 2024 WSOP?
The live action will take place at The Horseshoe Casino and Paris Casino in Las Vegas again after making its debut there in 2023. This is a notable improvement from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino which was in dire need of an upgrade and seeing many complaints every year.
One welcome addition to the tournament schedule in recent months has been the mystery bounty format.
These are just like a standard PKO except you don’t know how much the bounty is worth until you draw it at random after the event is finished. We reckon we will see more of these during the 2024 series.
PokerGO will once again be taking care of the live-stream footage and we expect Daniel Negreanu to continue providing us with a behind the scenes look into his days as the series unfolds.
Top 5 Sites to Qualify on for the 2024 WSOP
HighStakes™:
HighStakes™ is a popular site that provides tournament and satellite action around the clock. Players can qualify for 2024 WSOP events for free on the platform.
Head over to the lobby and check out the promotions, qualifier info, and satellites as they go live and get ready to win your seat!
HighStakes™ offers a $2,000 first-time deposit bonus for all new players.
Tigergaming:
Tigergaming is known for its excellent software and soft games. Players looking to satellite into a WSOP bracelet event will find plenty of choice as the series approaches.
The site offers a $1,000 first-time deposit bonus.
ACR Poker:
ACR Poker is the leading US-facing platform with one of the best tournament schedules online. There is always plenty of satellite action available and come springtime, there will be countless opportunities to bag a cheap seat for the 2024 WSOP.
This platform also offers a $2,000 sign-up bonus for first-time depositors.
Unibet:
Unibet is the typical amateur-focussed site that caters to the masses, rather than the high-volume pros. The action is all about enjoyment and the simplistic interface shows that.
The company is known for its love of tournaments, both online and live, and so we expect a plentiful offering of satellites for the 2024 WSOP when the schedule is released.
Ignition:
Ignition is another US-facing site; one that offers a comprehensive gaming experience. US-based players who are looking for a reputable site should check it out.
Alongside the poker action which boast plenty of unique features, there is plenty more to occupy yourself with such as the casino.
