The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is officially underway, inside the series' home at Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas.
The Debuting Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion just kicked off, with Jonathan Marchessault of the Vegas Golden Knights conducting the opening “Shuffle Up and Deal.” Marchessault is one of the many familiar faces in attendance, and you'll be able to follow how he gets on in our live updates.
Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em also starts proceedings today at 2 p.m.
In between the two tournaments, the first-ever PokerNews Deepstack Challenge also gets its feet off of the ground. Adding a new and exciting spin to the WSOP Daily Deepstacks, the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge is a new leaderboard promotion that will send 40 players to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship bracelet event.
Across the first four weeks of the series, players who participate in any WSOP Daily DeepStack will be enrolled into the leaderboard, where the top ten players each week will a ticket to the $600 PokerNews DeepStack Championship.
PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard Dates
| Date | Week | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 - June 3 | 1 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 4-10 | 2 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 11-17 | 3 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 18-24 | 4 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
The Daily Deepstacks start at 1 p.m. inside the brand-new Daily Deepstacks room at Horseshoe and has a $250 buy-in. The $400 and $200 installments begin at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively.
Across the PNDC, we’ll spotlight the home game heroes, low-stakes grinders and everyone who gets into the mix. Furthermore, players who make any Daily Deepstack Final Table will receive a commemorative card protector, with Deepstack winners taking home a limited edition version.
WSOP Daily Deepstack Schedule - Week 1
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 28 May | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Tue 28 May | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Tue 28 May | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Wed 29 May | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Wed 29 May | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Wed 29 May | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Thu 30 May | 09:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em - Seniors Deepstack (Open to Players 50 and Older) |
| Thu 30 May | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Thu 30 May | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Thu 30 May | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Fri 31 May | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Fri 31 May | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Fri 31 May | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sat 1 Jun | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sat 1 Jun | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sat 1 Jun | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sun 2 Jun | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sun 2 Jun | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Sun 2 Jun | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
| Mon 3 Jun | 13:00 | $ 250 No Limit Hold'em |
| Mon 3 Jun | 15:00 | $ 250 Limit H.O.R.S.E. Deepstack |
| Mon 3 Jun | 16:00 | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em |
| Mon 3 Jun | 20:00 | $ 200 No Limit Hold'em |
$600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship
The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2024 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between June 25 and June 28. It's the 62nd event in the 2024 WSOP and takes place just less than one month into the Series and three weeks before its conclusion.
PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs
What is the buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2024 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.
When is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between June 25 and June 28 2024. It's the 62nd event in the 2024 WSOP and takes place just less than one month into the Series and three weeks before its conclusion.
Where is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship will be held is a new, vibrant venue near the Horseshoe poker room, Las Vegas. It's located on the Las Vegas Strip, less than a 10-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport.
How Can I Play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
Like any other event at the Series, to play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship simply register from one of the multiple registration desks at the venue.
What is the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge?
The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is a leaderboard promotion running from May 28 to June 24. Players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP will earn points. The top 10 point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
What is the leaderboard system?
The leaderboard system will follow the same formula used for the WSOP Player of the Year
