The World Series of Poker (WSOP) paradise. is a winter series that takes place in Atlantis paradise island in the Bahamas. The series started and runs today 3rd-14th December. It is presented 15 bracelet events about different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews is on site to broadcast the event live with photos, videos and player interviews live from the tournament grounds in the Bahamas.
For months, GGPoker was busy qualifying players from all over the world through their “Path to Paradise” which started at the beginning of October. Each WSOP Paradise package included access to the prestigious $5,000 WSOP Paradise Main Event, which will take place amid the tropical splendor of Atlantis Paradise Island starting December 9th and offers an impressive $15 million in guaranteed prizes. But that’s not all; Winners will also enjoy a 10-day stay at the luxurious Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, known for its lavish amenities and breathtaking ocean views.
There are several ways to qualify PokerNews has profiled some of the lucky winners who will travel to the Caribbean island for their shot at poker immortality.
Here’s a look at the qualifiers PokerNews has profiled so far:
Here’s your chance to win a WSOP paradise getaway to the Bahamas at GGPoker
Mystery Bounty Achievement
Brazil Ivan East won a $25 satellite to play a Mystery Bounty on GGPoker, where he won not one, but two WSOP Paradise packages.
“I’m very excited,” said Ost, who hasn’t played major tournaments like the WSOP before but is a regular in his region. “I have been playing at the university since 2009. After that I started playing Joe EveryChampionship. Now I continue to work as a veterinarian, but since 2019 I have been a medium-duty professional. I’m also a partner in a small poker team.”
He continued: “I have a family that is very supportive of my poker career. My biggest online success this year was the WSOP Mystery Bounty with $24,000 in prize money and around $5,000 live. I want to play more at WSOP Paradise if possible, stay healthy during this marathon and have a relaxing vacation if possible.”
When playing, Ost hopes to meet players like that Daniel Negreanu for “what he represents in poker” and Yuri Martinswho is an “inspiration for all Brazilian players”.
“I have seen that Tony Parker will play too. I’m a huge Spurs and NBA fan. “It would be an honor to meet him,” Ost added. “This year has been so good for me. I have developed a lot. I am grateful for what poker gives me. This opportunity is unique and I will do my best. Who knows?”
Here are the confirmed celebrities and poker pros to take part in WSOP Paradise
WSOP Paradise Schedule 2023
The 2023 WSOP Paradise will take place on December 3rd in the Bahamas with the Mystery Millions with a buy-in of $1,650. The prize pool is guaranteed at $5 million, making it the perfect start to the 11-day festival.
At every event to award the bracelet promises that at least $1 million will be awardedwith the $1,500 Millionaire Maker and the $103,000 Ultra High Roller coming with a $5 million guarantee.
The biggest tournament of all is of course the $5,300 Main Event will pay out $15 million to those who have the luck and skill to make it into the money market.
| Start date | Event | Total buy-in | guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 3rd | #1: Mystery Millions | $1,650 | $5,000,000 |
| Mon., Dec. 4th | #2: Millionaire Makers in Paradise | $1,500 | $5,000,000 |
| Tue, Dec 5th | #3: GGMillion$ High Rollers Championship | $26,000 | $10,000,000 |
| #4: Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold’em | $1,100 | $1,000,000 | |
| Thu Dec 7th | #5: High Roller Pot Limit Omaha | $26,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Fri. Dec. 8th | #6: No Limit Hold’em 6-Handed | $3,300 | $1,000,000 |
| #7: Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $53,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| #8: Mystery Bounty Pot Limit Omaha | $2,100 | $1,000,000 | |
| Sat Dec 9th | #9: Ultra High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | $103,000 | $5,000,000 |
| #10: Main Event Championship | $5,300 | $15,000,000 | |
| Tue Dec 12th | #11: Flip & Go | $800 | |
| Wed. Dec. 13th | #12: No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout (Online) | $1,050 | $1,000,000 |
| #13: Pot Limit Omaha Championship | $10,400 | $1,000,000 | |
| #14: The Closer Turbo Bounty | $2,200 | $1,000,000 | |
| Thu Dec 14th | #15: High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed | $10,400 | $1,000,000 |
Chad Holloway
Editor-in-Chief USA
Editor-in-Chief USA, co-host of the PokerNews Podcast and winner of the 2013 WSOP bracelet.
