After much anticipation and clamoring from poker players, the World Series of Poker on Tuesday announced more details about its upcoming in-person tournaments in Las Vegas.
The WSOP said that the poker festival will kick off Sept. 30 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, a property long home to the annual event. The WSOP didn’t run in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A dangerous so-called Delta variant is making its way across the U.S., but the 2021 WSOP for now is a go.
“Make no mistake, the 2021 WSOP will be the real deal and we’re preparing for a full house,” Ty Stewart, the WSOP’s executive director, said. “Throughout the storied history of the WSOP, this year will be particularly memorable and we’re preparing for a poker reunion all players can celebrate. We’re beyond thrilled to offer a complete schedule of can’t-miss events including all our flagships and the variety players deserve.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome everyone back to Las Vegas and the Rio,” said WSOP Vice President and Tournament Director Jack Effel. “The entire WSOP team is hard at work to ensure players have the absolute best experience possible.”
The 2021 WSOP will wrap up on Nov. 23.