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18 May 2026

2026 World Series of Poker Unveils 100 Bracelet Events Alongside New Cash Game Livestreams

Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas hosting the 2026 WSOP series with poker tables and players in action

The 2026 World Series of Poker will run from May 26 through July 15 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, and it brings 100 gold bracelet events to the schedule along with several structural additions that expand both tournament options and high-stakes cash game coverage. Organizers have confirmed the core dates while adding five new tournament formats and a partnership that introduces livestreamed cash games through Hustler Casino Live.

Players can expect the traditional mix of no-limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha, and mixed-game events, yet the new additions target different bankroll levels and game preferences. The $550 Mini Mystery Millions opens a lower-stakes path into mystery bounty formats, while the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller sits at the opposite end for those seeking larger buy-ins and deeper structures.

New Tournament Formats Added to the 2026 Lineup

The $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship arrives as a standalone bracelet event rather than part of the regional Circuit stops, giving players a national title opportunity during the Las Vegas summer. Two five-card pot-limit Omaha variants also join the roster: the $1,500 Five-Card PLO and the $1,500 Pick Your PLO, the latter allowing participants to select from multiple PLO rule sets within a single tournament.

These events slot into the existing calendar without displacing traditional bracelet tournaments, and the total count reaches exactly 100 gold bracelet events for the summer. Scheduling details appear on the official 2026 World Series of Poker Schedule, where daily start times and guarantee information will be updated as the series approaches.

High-Stakes Cash Games Join the WSOP Through Hustler Casino Live

Beyond the bracelet schedule, the series introduces high-stakes cash game livestreams powered by Hustler Casino Live. The centerpiece is the $1 million buy-in Million Dollar Game, which will air during the festival and feature some of the largest cash game pots ever shown on stream. Additional cash game tables from the same partnership will run throughout the summer, creating a continuous broadcast presence that runs parallel to the tournament action.

Livestream setup for high-stakes poker cash games during the WSOP with multiple camera angles

The cash game component extends the WSOP's reach beyond tournament players and into the recreational and high-stakes cash audience. Hustler Casino Live will handle production and distribution, allowing viewers to watch real-time action from the Las Vegas Strip without leaving the official WSOP ecosystem.

WSOP Circuit Series Runs Concurrently in Late July

A new WSOP Circuit series will operate in Las Vegas from July 14 to 25, overlapping the final days of the main summer festival. This Circuit stop adds ring events and a separate leaderboard race while the final bracelet tournaments conclude at Horseshoe and Paris. Players who finish their bracelet pursuits can transition directly into Circuit events without changing venues or travel plans.

The combined calendar creates a continuous six-week window of WSOP-branded poker from late May through late July. Tournament directors have noted that satellite qualifiers for both the main series and the Circuit events will begin months earlier, giving players multiple entry points across online and live platforms.

Schedule and Logistics for Attendees

Registration for all 2026 events opens through the WSOP Live app and on-site at the host properties. Daily tournament starting times remain consistent with recent years, though the addition of five-card PLO variants may require adjustments to dealer training and table configurations. Cash game tables for the livestream will occupy dedicated areas within the same facilities, allowing easy movement between tournament and cash play.

Hotel blocks at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas are already listed for the full duration, and transportation between the two adjacent properties stays straightforward via the shared walkway. Observers note that the overlapping Circuit series may increase overall foot traffic during the final ten days, particularly in the evenings when both bracelet and ring events run simultaneously.

Conclusion

The 2026 World Series of Poker therefore combines an expanded bracelet schedule, new game variants, and live cash game broadcasting into one continuous summer festival. With 100 events spread across May 26 to July 15 and an adjacent Circuit series closing out the period, the structure offers both depth and variety for participants and viewers alike. Details continue to be finalized through official channels, yet the core framework is already set for what promises to be one of the most comprehensive WSOP calendars in recent memory.