Super Main Event with a $50 Million Guarantee
The biggest draw of the event will undoubtedly be the $25K Super Main Event (Event #12), kicking off on December 10. This colossal tournament promises an astonishing $50,000,000 in guarantees.
Organizers decided on a strategic rollback after the 2025 event exceeded its $60 million guarantee, thanks to 2,891 entries generating a massive $72 million prize pool. Austrian champion Bernhard Binder took home a $10 million payday then. By contrast, in 2024, the $50 million guarantee saw a minor overlay of 22 players, with winner Yinan Zhou pocketing $6 million.
For 2026, WSOP returns to a safer yet still monumental $50 million guarantee, representing a 16.7% decrease from last year.
GGMillion$ Championship: Half the Buy-in, Double the Guarantee!
The high rollers won't want to miss Event #4: $10,000 GGMillion$ NLH Championship, commencing December 5. This tournament has undergone a fantastic transformation from last year.
While 2025 saw a single-day turbo event with a $25,000 buy-in and a $10 million guarantee, this year the buy-in is reduced to $10,000 (with a $9,500 buy-in and $500 fee), while the guarantee doubles to $20,000,000!
The format also shifts to a more traditional multi-day tournament, likely attracting a massive field of global elite and ambitious recreational players.
$120,000,000+ GUARANTEED. 🏝️🏆
— WSOP - World Series of Poker (@WSOP) August 20, 2026
The WSOP Paradise schedule is officially HERE.
20 bracelets.
1,000+ Circuit Winners Invited by WSOP to Play the Opening Event.
$20M GTD GGMillion$ Championship.
$50M GTD Super Main Event.
And more than $120 MILLION guaranteed across the series.… pic.twitter.com/K1VEfyaCyn
WSOP Invites Over a Thousand Players for Free
The festival's opening event, Event #1: $2,500 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty with a $5,000,000 guarantee, has exceptional allure. WSOP has invited all 1,023 gold ring winners from the WSOP Circuit series (from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026) to the Bahamas for free!
Each champion will receive a $5,000 package, including a buy-in to the opening event, a four-night stay at Baha Mar, and complimentary access to the players' buffet.
Climactic Player of the Year Showdown
Besides the 20 bracelet winners, the prestigious WSOP Player of the Year (POY) title will be decided in the Caribbean. Points from Las Vegas and WSOP Europe are already known, with Paradise outcomes determining the season's ultimate king.
Currently, legendary American Shaun Deeb leads the standings with 3,410 points, defending his last year's triumph. Following closely are Japanese mixed games specialist Naoya Kihara (3,388 points) and American pro Alex Foxen (3,381 points). The narrow gaps promise high drama till the last hand.
Complete WSOP Paradise 2026 Tournament Schedule
The festival looks to significantly expand its mixed games offering. Last year, there were just four Pot-Limit Omaha events and one 8-Game Mix. This year, fans can expect five PLO events, a mixed PLO/NLH tournament, a Dealer's Choice event, and 8-Game and 9-Game Mix Championships.
WSOP Paradise aims to more closely mirror the vibrant atmosphere of the summer series in Las Vegas.
December 7, 11, and 13 will be rest days with no new starting events, providing players with ample time to recharge and enjoy Nassau's luxurious beaches.
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Date |
Event |
Buy-In |
Guarantee |
|
December 2 |
#1: Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH |
$2,500 |
$5,000,000 |
|
December 3 |
#2: High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed |
$25,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 4 |
#3: High Roller NLH (Single Day) |
$50,000 |
$2,500,000 |
|
December 5 |
#4: GGMillion$ NLH Championship |
$9,500 |
$20,000,000 |
|
December 5 |
#5: Bahamas Big Bet Mix (Dealer's Choice) |
$5,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 5 |
#6: WSOP Invitational |
$250,000 |
$10,000,000 |
|
December 6 |
#7: High Roller PLO (Single Day) |
$50,000 |
$2,000,000 |
|
December 8 |
#8: Baha-MONSTER STACK NLH |
$5,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 8 |
#9: Super High Roller PLO |
$100,000 |
$5,000,000 |
|
December 9 |
#10: 8-Game Mixed |
$10,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 9 |
#11: Super High Roller NLH |
$100,000 |
$10,000,000 |
|
December 10 |
#12: Super Main Event |
$25,000 |
$50,000,000 |
|
December 10 |
#13: 9-Game Mixed Championship |
$25,000 |
$2,000,000 |
|
December 12 |
#14: Double Board Bomb Pot PLO |
$2,500 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 14 |
#15: Caribbean COLOSSUS NLH |
$10,000 |
$2,000,000 |
|
December 15 |
#16: Paradise PLOSSUS PLO |
$10,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 15 |
#17: High Roller Turbo NLH |
$25,000 |
$2,500,000 |
|
December 16 |
#18: High Roller Turbo PLO |
$25,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 16 |
#19: The Closer [GGPoker Bounty Wheel] |
$5,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
December 17 |
#20: 2026 Last Chance in Paradise NLH |
$15,000 |
$1,000,000 |
Early Bird Packages Make a Comeback
Players planning to compete in a higher volume of tournaments can again take advantage of the limited Early Bird packages, with deposits required by October 31:
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$100K Paradise Package: Players must enter a minimum of $100,000 in buy-ins, with mandatory participation in the GGMillion$ and Super Main Event. Participants receive a 16-night stay in a Deluxe room at Baha Mar, including resort fees. The deposit for this package is $5,000.
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$300K VIP Package: For those with buy-ins over $300,000 (also mandatory to play in GGMillion$ and Super Main Event), this package includes a 16-day stay in a luxurious Baha Mar Suite, VIP fast-track airport access, SUV transfers, and free buffet access. The deposit is $10,000.
Regarding payments, WSOP continues its successful partnership with the blockchain platform Solana. After Solana efficiently processed over $23 million in payments during the summer WSOP in Las Vegas, players at Paradise can also pay for tournaments directly in cryptocurrencies through the Solana network with no transaction fees!
For those unable to travel to the Bahamas in person, live broadcasts will be available daily on the official WSOP YouTube channel starting December 5.
Sources: WSOP, X