The long-awaited World Series of Poker Europe starts this week at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, with a lineup of 15 events scheduled from September 18 to October 9.
This year’s tournament series This celebration includes 15 bracelet events where buy-ins vary from €350 to €50,000. This marks the 15th iteration of the series, which has crowned several notable champions over the years, including Phil Hellmuth Notable winners in the past include Annette Obrestad, John Juanda, Barry Shulman, Elio Fox, Adrián Mateos, among others.
The tournament's popularity continues to rise, with the €10,000 Main Event attracting a record 817 participants in 2023, culminating in a remarkable victory for 26-year-old Austrian Max Neugebauer, who took home €1.5 million.
He expressed his emotions after the victory, stating, 'Winning the bracelet is incredibly meaningful to me. The fact that it's the WSOP Main Event adds even more significance. However, what truly matters is having my friends here to support me; their presence made this experience truly memorable. I can't imagine going through it without them.'
What to Expect This Year
Poker Players from diverse countries are expected to flock to this series, and participation is likely to surpass last year's numbers, especially after recent developments earlier in the year. GGPoker purchased the WSOP The highlighted €10,000 Main Event, a prominent feature of this year's tournament, will run from October 4 to October 9. Let’s take a look at some other notable events scheduled.
- €1,350 Mini Main Event – from September 22 to 28, guaranteeing €1.5 million.
- €550 Colossus – scheduled for September 25 to 30, also with a guarantee of €1.5 million.
- €50,000 Diamond High Roller – taking place on October 3 and 4, with a €1 million guarantee.
The thrilling play is expected to be broadcast live on the King’s Casino YouTube channel. Many participants are eager to emulate Neugebauer's remarkable achievement and secure a coveted gold bracelet along with substantial winnings.
Regular high-stakes player Rob Yong is among those excited for a successful trip to the Czech Republic.
He took to Twitter/X, saying, 'Looking forward to WSOP Europe at Poker Room Kings. So many memorable moments collaborating with Kings for this event. Moving WSOP-E from Cannes to London was a bold and challenging task that shattered numerous records.'