The 2022 Poker World Championship Will Be Held at a New Location

After 17 consecutive and successful years of hosting the World Poker Championship at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the players will now move to a new location. For the first time, the games will be held at a hotel located in the heart of the central strip of Las Vegas, specifically at the Bally's and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

Adding to the excitement is the announcement of Vince Vaughn as the event host for WSOP 2022. Vaughn, an amateur poker player himself, will also participate in the tournament as an active player for the first time, having previously included WSOP scenes in his film "Wedding Crashers."

In an interview, Vaughn said, “I have such a strong connection to Las Vegas and am honored to be selected as the Master of Ceremonies for what is set to be the most anticipated WSOP tournament ever. Poker has long been one of my favorite sports, so to be a part of something as historic as the WSOP finally moving to the strip is an absolute dream. Vegas Baby, Vegas!”

What is the World Series of Poker?

The World Series of Poker, or WSOP for short, is the largest, richest, and most prestigious poker event in the world, with over 50 years of history, awarding more than $3.29 billion in prize money and prestigious gold bracelets to the winners.

This year, the games will take place between May 31, 2022, and July 19, 2022, marking the 53rd consecutive year of the tournament. The full schedule of the various tournaments to be held this year will be published by the end of January, and we will continue to update you on the details.

For more information, you can visit the WSOP.com website.

How Can I Participate in WSOP Tournaments?

Participation in the WSOP games is open to everyone, and registration can be done through the WSOP.com website. Online poker players will have the opportunity to win entry tickets to various WSOP tournaments by participating in online poker games using the GGPoker and 7XL Poker platforms.