Summer 2025: Poker Beyond Las Vegas
The 56th edition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) will run from May 27 to July 16, 2025, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas strip. The series boasts a full schedule of 100 bracelet events, satellites, cash games, and the daily DeepStacks.
The Main Event will begin on July 2, with four starting flights running until July 5, with the Main Event Final table scheduled for July 15 and 16. Players will be able to register into Day 2’s, making July 7th the last change to register. With online satellites available on ClubGG, WSOP.com, and GGPoker, there are plenty of opportunities to qualify outside of Las Vegas for the Main Event.
Like years past, many Las Vegas properties are hosting series during the same time frame, complementing the WSOP, making Las Vegas the hub for poker this June and July. Detailed information on series across Las Vegas can be found here.
For players not able to make the trip to Las Vegas this year or who want to experience a summer without the WSOP or on US soil, there are many series taking place during the same time as the WSOP and throughout the summer months. They may not be as rich as the WSOP, but they are a great series nonetheless.
Here are my top picks, at the time of writing, in chronological order.
June 6 – 16
Rozvadov, Czech Republic
The Festival offers more than 50+ events including plenty of mixed games and a Hendon Mob Championship. €550, €500K GTD Main Event and over €1Million guarantee throughout the series.
La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One
June 14 – 24
Boasting a €1,000 + 150 Main Event with a €2,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool and €1,000,000 guaranteed to 1st place this is a stop for NLH players as well as flag hunters.
EPM Euro Poker Million €2Million
July 8 – July 22
King’s Resort, Rozvadov, Czech Republic
Players can choose between 80, 40 and 30 minute levels for their day 1s and have 80-minute levels until the champion is crowned. Day 1s play down to 12% ITM. This €590 Buy-In, €2,000,000 guaranteed Main Event also includes WSOP Europe Main Event seats for the top 14 players.
July 21- 29
Casino Troia, Portugal
The highlights are the €350 Main Event, the €700 High Roller and the €175 Opening Event. There are also many Side Events!
WTC Sheraton, São Paulo, Brazil
While it’s summer in Europe, it’s winter in Brazil. Like the name, this series guarantees Millions across 80+ events. The full schedule is still pending.
August 1 – August 10
Paradise City Casino, Seoul, South Korea
Asian Poker Tour offers no shortage of events nor poker variants. This is a tour for flag hunters and players who like to PLAY!
August 9 – 19
The WPT Prime attendance record was smashed in Taiwan and continues to draw large numbers. This is one stop not to be missed.
August 18 -31
Casino Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Qualify online via pokerstars.com and enjoy Barcelona, famous for its architecture, food and beach!
If you want to explore the world and different poker destinations and skip one year of Summer Camp in Las Vegas, this summer is a perfect time to do so.
