Schedule of Summer Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas featuring WSOP and other events
World Series of Poker Kicks Off Summer Poker Season in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, marks the start of the summer poker season with the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP) beginning at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on May 27. The WSOP, along with several other tournaments, attracts skilled professionals and passionate amateurs.
The WSOP, held from May 27 to July 16, features 100 tournaments, including the Main Event which takes place from July 2 to July 16. Buy-ins for these events range from $300 to $250,000.
Besides the WSOP, other significant tournament series are currently underway. The Wynn Summer Classic commenced on Wednesday and continues through July 14, offering over $40 million in total prize pool guarantees. The Summer Championship, starting on June 26, includes a $10 million guaranteed prize pool[1].
The MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival, running from May 23 to July 6, offers over 150 events, including the Moneymaker Tour[2]. Meanwhile, the Golden Nugget Grand Poker Series takes place from May 27 to July 2, though specific prize pool details are not yet provided[3].
These tournaments cater to diverse skill levels and preferences, offering a variety of games with substantial guaranteed prize pools. The summer poker season promises plenty of action for poker enthusiasts in Las Vegas[4].
[1] Source: https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/[2] https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/poker/tournaments/[3] https://wwww.mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/poker.html[4] Data sourced from various poker tournament series websites and enrichment data provided.
In Las Vegas, the summer poker season officially begins with the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP), featuring casino games like poker, attracting both professionals and amateurs. Throughout the season, other significant events such as the Wynn Summer Classic, Summer Championship, MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival, and the Golden Nugget Grand Poker Series cater to a wide range of casino-game preferences, all contributing to the rich casino-culture in Las Vegas.
