WSOP 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers!)
Where is the WSOP tournament located?+
The WSOP (World Series of Poker) is at Horseshoe and Paris convention
centers in Las Vegas.
The Poker will be played in:
- The Paris Ballroom
- All Day1 starts
- $10K and above bracelets - Down to a final table
- King’s Lounge and Live-Action
Horseshoe Resort Tower -
- The Horseshoe Grand Ballroom
- Day2 Restarts
- Large Day1 overflow
- The Horseshoe Event Center
- CBS feature television tables
- Most bracelet Final Tables
The Versailles Tower -
- Normandy Ballroom
- Deepstacks and Mega Satellites
- Provence Ballroom
- Overflow for bracelet and side events
Where is the WSOP Main Registration Cage?+
The WSOP Main Registration Cage is in the Champagne Ballroom in the Paris
convention center.
- WSOP tournament registration with cash, chips, credit cards,
cashier’s checks, or WSOP tournament account credit.
Where is the WSOP Player Services/Payouts/Online Fastrac
Verification/WSOP.com?+
-
This area is just past the registration area in the Champagne ballroom
on the left.
- Safety deposit boxes are also in this area.
- $500 Refundable deposit once key returned prior to drill date.
- Nonrefundable fees:
- Small Box: $200
- Medium Box: $300
- Large Box: $400
- WSOP Tournament Account -Tournament Buy-In Credits (TBIC)
deposits/withdrawals.
- The minimum deposit for these accounts is $2500.
- WSOP.com account deposits/withdrawals and support questions.
- Online FasTrac Verification
- Located to the right in the same room as Player Services.
- Payouts
- Stations located against the wall next to Online FasTrac Verification.
What are the WSOP tournament dates?+
Registration, live action, Deepstacks and satellites for the upcoming
tournament will be open from May 28th, 2024, at 9:00 am until July 17th,
2024. 2024 will kick off with an all-new event, the Champions Reunion
No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout tournament which starts on May 28th, 2024 at 12
noon. The Main Event will begin on July 3rd, 2024, and we can't wait for
you to join us in the excitement. To view the complete tournament schedule
with all other event dates, visit https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/. Start
planning your trip and get ready to play with the best!
https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/
How old do I have to be to play in the World Series of Poker?+
Nevada Gaming Regulations require participants to be at least 21 years of
age on the day of the event in which you wish to start playing. The age
requirement to participate in the Seniors Event is that you to be at least
50 years of age on the day of the event. The age requirement to
participate in the Super Seniors Event is that you to be at least 60 years
of age on the day of the event.
Where can I find information about the WSOP and Pre-Registration?+
By visiting our website: www.wsop.com/2024/
or by visiting the tournament office at the World Series Poker tournament
area. This is for both online registration and in-person registration at
the Paris Main Cage.
When does Online-Registration online end?+
For events with buy-ins of $10,000 or less, it is available until
the close of registration of the event for which you are registering.
How do I pre-register for live events online?+
The WSOP uses www.BravoPokerLive.com to manage online and mobile
registrations. Participants who register online will need to visit the
Champagne Ballroom in Le Centre Des Conventions at Paris Las Vegas and have
their identification verified. Once verified, players can simply choose the
event(s) they are interested in via Bravo and use the self-service kiosks
located throughout the Paris and Horseshoe convention centers to print
their seat cards. This will allow them to go directly to their table and
skip lines all summer!
Once I have pre-registered online, how do I complete my Pre-Registration and receive my Tournament Entry Receipt and Seat Assignment?+
If you have registered for the WSOP event online in advance, please head to
the WSOP FasTrac Registration area in the Paris convention area (Champagne
ballroom on the Payout/Player Services side) at least an hour before the
event's start time. You will need to present a current and valid photo
identification (such as a passport, driver’s license, or state
identification card) in person at the Tournament verification area to
complete your registration. If you have paid via credit card, you will need
to present the exact card used for verification. Once you have completed
the verification process, you can bypass the above process for future online
registrations and proceed to any WSOP FasTrac kiosk to print seat cards and
receipts.
Am I guaranteed the starting day I choose if I Pre-Register?+
Yes.
- If a participant chooses to pre-register, the starting chip
stack will go into play at the beginning of the event and will be blinded
off. At the beginning of the third level, chip stacks will be picked up
for all players that have not yet arrived at the event.
Will I receive confirmation after I Pre-Register?+
Yes. We will send an email confirmation once the registration is processed.
Do I have to Pre-Register to play in WSOP?+
No. You may sign up for the events in person until the event begins or if
there is a late registration time for that event. The WSOP Main
Registration Cage is in the Champagne Ballroom in the Paris Convention
Center. Please refer to the event’s structure sheet for more information
here: www.wsop.com/tournaments/
Will a Caesars Rewards Card be required for Tournament Play?+
Yes. If you wish to register for a tournament or play live-action games,
you must have a Caesars Rewards Card.
How do I get a Caesars Rewards Card?+
Visit any of our Caesars Entertainment Properties in the U.S., or by
visiting the Caesars Rewards Desk in the WSOP TournamentArea,
upon arrival at the Paris. A valid Photo ID will get you a Caesars Rewards
Card in less than 5 minutes. Or you can visit the online Caesars Rewards
site here: www.caesars.com/program/
to create an account, pending certain jurisdictions.
What Photo IDs are acceptable?+
The following forms of ID are acceptable:
US RESIDENT :
- Driver’s license or State issued Photo ID (Unexpired)
- US Passport (A second form, an unexpired governmental ID verifying
physical address such as a valid Driver’s License will also be
required with this first form of ID).
- Passport card (A second form, an unexpired governmental ID
verifying physical address such as a valid Driver’s License will
also be required with this first form of ID).
- Military ID (A second form, an unexpired governmental ID verifying
physical address such as a valid Driver’s License will also be
required with this first form of ID).
-
Permanent Resident Alien Card (Must say Permanent, if not
must show Passport)
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES:
- Foreign passport – We can accept a current, non-expired passport
(We will NOT accept passport cards, visa cards or consular ID) (A
second form of ID that indicates physical address will be
required, i.e. driver’s license)
- International players may need to complete a W-8Ben for
residency purposes.
- Foreign government-issued Driver’s License –Must have a
photograph, the date of birth, and a valid expiration date.
Will I earn Caesars Rewards Credits while I play at WSOP?+
You will earn Caesars Rewards credits for playing in WSOP events or WSOP
Live Action (cash games). You can sign in and view your rewards here:
www.caesars.com/myrewards
Do I earn Tier Credits?+
You will earn Caesars Rewards credits for playing in WSOP events.
Can someone else Pre-Register for me?+
No, third-party registration is prohibited unless an organization is an
approved WSOP satellite licensee.
How do I become an official WSOP satellite licensee?+
You must contact Johnny Hernandez by emailing at jhernandez1@caesars.com after you have verified you/your organization qualifies to host a
satellite.
What hours are the WSOP Cashiers Cage open?+
The WSOP Cashiers Cage opens on Tuesday, May 28, at 9:00 a.m. and operates
daily through Wednesday, July 17. It is closed for a 90-minute break from
5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. every day.
When does Registration at the Paris Cage begin?+
The WSOP Cashiers Cage at Paris will be open 24 hours a day beginning on
May 17 th at 9a.m. and operates daily through July 17th. It will
be closed for a 90-minute break from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. every day.
What forms of payment are accepted in Paris?+
Cash, credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express),
cashier's checks drawn from the participant's accredited bank account and
made out to the participant, Paris or Horseshoe gaming chips, Bravo TBIC or
WSOP Tournament Account are all acceptable forms of payment for 2024 WSOP
Credit cards will be accepted in-person once the WSOP Cashiers Cage opens
on May 28th.
What forms of payment are accepted for Online-Registration?+
Participants who would like to pay online will need to set up a Bravo
TBIC account through www.BravoPokerLive.com.
- Wire Transfers
- Credit Cards/ACH (for events with buy-ins of $10,000 or less.)
(Available until the close of registration for the event.)
- Bravo TBIC
Step by step instructions to use Payfiniti with Bravo:+
Set up a PayFiniti account and load funds by downloading the PayFiniti app
on IOS or Android, accessing the PayFiniti website at
myaccount.payfiniti.com or through the Bravo TBIC section of the Bravo Poker
Live website. You must login to the Bravo Poker Live website to access the
Bravo TBIC page.
https://www.bravopokerlive.com/my-account/bravo-tbic/
For wire transfer deposits you will need to select the option to add funds
to your PayFiniti account and select the deposit method of “Wire Transfer”.
You will be notified of the fees and the total that will need to be sent
and then will specify if it is an international or domestic wire transfer.
You must go through this process to receive the wire transfer instructions
and this process must be done for every wire you wish to send. This
process provides you with a unique transaction ID that must be included in
the notes/memo/special instructions of the wire transfer in order for funds
to get credited to your account. Any wires sent without going through this
process will be returned. Please remember to include enough to cover the
$25 PayFiniti Wire Transfer Deposit fee and then the $3 fee for each Bravo
Poker Live tournament registration. You can email support@payfiniti.com regarding any questions about deposits and PayFiniti. Payfiniti accepts
wires up to $100,000.
Wires over $100,000:+
You must send an email to WSOPREG@caesars.com
including your full legal name and Caesars Reward account number. You will
then receive wire information with a special code only you can use. Wires
will be returned to anyone that doesn’t get pre-approved.
Can someone Register for me and pay my Tournament Entry at the WSOP Cage?+
No, everyone must register in person.
May I transfer my Tournament Entry to someone else?+
No, tournament entries are non-transferable.
Can Tournament Entries be pre-paid over the phone with a Credit Card?+
No. All credit card payments must be made through the online registration
and WSOP FasTrac system or in person beginning May 28th.
Can I receive a refund on my Tournament Entry?+
Yes. There is a cancellation and refund policy as outlined in the 2024
Tournament Rules available on
www.wsop.com/2024/. Please see the tournament office for the appropriate forms.
Cancellation of online registration is available online to the participant
until the participant has tickets printed for the event or up until 24
hours before the event has started.
Do I have to pre-register to play in Live Action?+
No. Live Action Games are open 24/7 year-round at Horseshoe’s, and you need
not register in advance. During the WSOP, Live Action will be at the Paris
Ballroom Green and King’s Lounge sections of the WSOP Tournament Area and
in the Horseshoe Poker Room, next to the Nosh Deli and Keno. Please see a
Live Action Supervisor to sign up for a game.
Do I need to have a Caesars Reward card to play in Live Action?+
Yes. Caesars Reward cards are free and easy to get. Visit any of our
Caesars Entertainment Properties in the U.S., or by visiting the Caesars
Rewards Desk in the WSOP TournamentArea, upon arrival at
the Paris. A valid Photo ID will get you a Caesars Rewards Card in less
than 5 minutes. Or you can visit the online Caesars Rewards site here: www.caesars.com/program/
to create an account, pending certain jurisdictions.
What limits will be offered in Live Action?+
Our smallest cash games will be $1-$3 No Limit Hold’em and $4-$8 Limit
Hold’em. Our biggest games will be as high as anybody would like to play.
We will also have Pot Limit Omaha, Omaha 8/B, Razz, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card
Stud 8/B, 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball, A-5 Triple Draw Lowball, Badugi, Big-O,
and just about everything else you can imagine.
Can I pre-register for a Circuit Event?+
We do not offer pre-registration for WSOP Circuit Events at this time. WSOP Circuit Event schedules, as well as all the latest news and
information pertaining to Circuit Events, are posted, and continuously
updated at www.WSOP.com.
What is a “Six Handed” event?+
You will play against only five other players, or even less at some points,
for the event. This tournament is also described as a “short-handed event.”
The same principle applies to seven and eight handed events.
What is a “Shootout” Event?+
In a 'shootout' poker tournament format, you must beat all the players at
your table in order to move on to the next
round. For example, in a shootout tournament with 1,000 players, you would
start out with 100 tables of 10 players each. Then, each table of ten would
play down to one person. Those 100 remaining people would then play at ten
tables until each table had one player remaining. Lastly, in the final
table, ten players get together to fight it out for a bracelet!
Can anyone come and watch the WSOP?+
Guests are welcome to observe the WSOP in action – free of charge. All
spectators must be at least 21 years of age to enter the Paris Ballroom,
Grand Ballroom, or Event Center, per gaming regulations.
Is there valet service at the WSOP?+
Valet will be available through the main hotel valets at both Horseshoe and
Paris.
Is there free parking at WSOP?+
Parking at Las Vegas properties is free for Caesars Rewards members at the
Diamond, Platinum and Seven Stars levels. For additional parking
information for Las Vegas properties, please click the link to see the
guide below for details by property.https://www.caesars.com/parkingThere
are also weekly parking passes with access to Horseshoe and Paris lots
available for purchase at the WSOP main cage for $100.
What are the rules on photography in the WSOP?+
Photos may be taken in the WSOP tournament area. Flash photography and
filming are strictly prohibited.
Will I be able to get player autographs?+
Most players will happily oblige autograph requests between events. Please
be mindful not to make a request while they are seated and playing at a
table. Staff are not allowed to request autographs.
How can I deal for the WSOP?+
Dealers may apply online at
https://www.caesars.com/careers
1. Select “Apply Now” 2. Enter “WSOP” in Find Jobs; 3. Enter “Las
Vegas, NV” in Near Location; Begin Search.
- WSOP staff members will be contacting those who apply via email.
Are there other employment opportunities at WSOP?+
Other interested candidates may apply online at
https://www.caesars.com/careers
1. Select “Apply Now” 2. Enter “WSOP” in Find Jobs; 3. Enter “Las
Vegas, NV” in Near Location; Begin Search.
How do I secure the poker room rates for my hotel stay?+
Players will make their room reservations at the pre-entrant rates using
the advanced booking code “WSOP24”. Upon arrival in Las Vegas, if not
already booked, they can provide their tournament receipt to the
reservations desk and have the rates converted to the special WSOP entrant
poker rates upon availability. Paris, Horseshoe, Harrah’s, Flamingo,
Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, and The Linq offer discounted rates for
WSOP players. Follow the link at www.WSOP.com/reservations under the registration tab to book your room online now at the best rates
available!
Can I set up as a vendor at WSOP?+
Where can I get WSOP Merchandise?+
During the WSOP, a retail store will be operating inside the Champagne
Ballroom immediately on your left as you enter the Paris convention area,
providing a wide array of souvenir merchandise to choose from.
How many players are paid for an event?+
The WSOP pays out approximately 15% of the field size, but it varies
slightly from event to event.
What must I provide to collect Tournament Winnings?+
Winners
must show their current valid picture identification (driver’s license,
state identification card, military identification card, U.S. passport)
acceptable to Caesars Entertainment in order to
collect prizes. Any ID without an address will require a secondary
unexpired government ID that can verify the physical address. If a
participant is not a U.S. citizen, a current passport, a driver's license,
or a permanent resident card is required.
For prizes exceeding $5,000 net the event buy-in, winners must also
provide:
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U.S. Residents:A Social Security Number.
- U.S. residents not providing a Social Security Number will be
subject to 24% tax withholding.
-
Foreign Residents of U.S. Tax Treaty Countries:Must
provide an Individual Tax Identification Number.
- Foreign Residents of Treaty Countries, not providing an Individual
Tax Identification Number, will be subject to 30% tax withholding.
-
Foreign Residents of U.S. Tax Non-Treaty Countries: Will
be subject to 30% tax withholding.
May I apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number during
the WSOP?+
Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas have been working to provide an ITIN application service during WSOP. Applications to participate in the ITIN program have been submitted by Paris and Horseshoe to the IRS. Paris and Horseshoe are waiting on approval from the IRS and cannot provide a definitive date when we will receive approval.
What if I have more questions that have not been answered in the FAQ?+
www.WSOP.com