The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced the schedule for the 2024 Tournament of Champions, marking the grand finale of the 19th WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) season. The event will be hosted at The Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Commencing on May 10 and running through May 24, the WSOP-C Los Angeles event at The Commerce Casino & Hotel will feature $1.75 million in guaranteed prizes. The highlight of the tournament series will undoubtedly be the Tournament of Champions, scheduled to take place from May 22 to May 24. This marquee event boasts a $1 million freeroll championship, attracting top players from around the world.
Ty Stewart, Senior Vice President & Executive Director of the WSOP, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with The Commerce Casino & Hotel.
Ty Stewart, Senior Vice President & Executive Director of the WSOP
“For years, the Commerce has been the home of poker in Los Angeles and one of the leading card rooms in the world,” said Stewart. “We look forward to kicking off our new strategic relationship with a special WSOP Circuit finale and the Tournament of Champions bracelet event. We also look forward to qualifying more players from Los Angeles for the WSOP Main Event than ever before.”
Spencer Villaseñor, Director of Guest Experience at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, echoed Stewart’s sentiments.
“We are ecstatic to merge our strengths with the World Series of Poker,” said Villaseñor. “This collaboration marks the convergence of two giants in the poker world and presents endless possibilities. Together, we are committed to pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence in the industry.”
The WSOP-C Los Angeles event will kick off with the $600 Housewarming No Limit Hold’em tournament, featuring a two-day structure and a hefty $500,000 guarantee. Additionally, players will have the opportunity to participate in the traditional $1,700 WSOP-C Main Event, boasting a $1 million guarantee.
The pinnacle of the tournament series will be the eagerly awaited $1 million freeroll Tournament of Champions, following a similar format to previous seasons.
In addition to the main events, WSOP-C Los Angeles will feature a lineup of other tournaments, including the $1,100 Mystery Bounty No Limit Hold’em and the $2,200 High Roller No Limit Hold’em events. Specialty events such as the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha and $400 H.O.R.S.E. will also add to the excitement of the tournament series.
Qualified players for the Tournament of Champions include official WSOP gold ring winners and WSOP bracelet winners from live or online circuit events up to May 2024. A full list of qualified players will be available on the official WSOP website.
Players interested in participating in WSOP-C Los Angeles can take advantage of special accommodations at The Commerce Casino & Hotel by using the unique code: WSOP422 or by contacting the hotel directly.
GGPoker retains its position as the lead sponsor of the WSOP-C, providing players with opportunities to qualify through ClubGG and online at GGPoker.com. Since its launch in June 2023, the 19th season of the WSOP-C has witnessed tremendous success, with over 170,000 entrants and $100 million in prize pools.
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