The series will begin with a $300,000 guaranteed No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event and run through November 11, bringing a new level of intensity to bracelet and circuit ring competitions.
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Fall Series will officially kick off on September 28, introducing a milestone format for American players. For the first time, competitors in Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan will share a combined player pool. Previously, participation was restricted within state borders. The new structure promises bigger fields, tougher competition, and record prize pools.
The series will begin with a $300,000 guaranteed No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event and run through November 11, bringing a new level of intensity to bracelet and circuit ring competitions.
Caesars Entertainment Reveals the Schedule
Caesars Entertainment has released the domestic schedule for the 2025 WSOP Online Fall Series, boasting over $10 million in total guarantees.
- Event #1: $300K GTD NLH Mystery Bounty – September 28
- Event #16: $500K GTD Mystery Bounty Championship – October 12
- Event #25: $1,000 Online Championship – November 2
- Event #32: $3,200 High Roller Championship – November 9
The last bracelet event will take place on November 11, marking the end of the U.S. portion. Action then shifts to the Bahamas for the WSOP Paradise Festival at Atlantis Paradise Island, scheduled for December 4–18.
WSOP Paradise Packages
Each bracelet and circuit ring champion will receive a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, which includes entry into the $5 million guaranteed Mystery Bounty in the Bahamas and hotel accommodations at Atlantis. The initiative connects online success directly with the prestige of live WSOP competition.
Buy-Ins Designed for All Levels
The 2025 Online Fall Series offers buy-ins ranging from $250 to $3,200:
- 23 events priced below $1,000
- 7 mid-range tournaments at $1,000
- 3 high-stakes events between $2,000 and $3,200
The $3,200 High Roller Championship is expected to attract elite players and generate one of the series’ largest prize pools.
Industry Insight: A “Game-Changer”
Poker analyst and content creator Christin Maschmann described the shared liquidity model as a “game-changing moment” for U.S. online poker during an interview with SiGMA News.
“Bigger player pools mean bigger guarantees,” she explained. “This setup allows casual players to stay engaged while also giving them the chance to turn small buy-ins into life-changing wins. For the industry, it finally re-establishes online poker as a truly national platform.”
Maschmann also pointed out that the $5,000 WSOP Paradise package creates what she calls a ‘modern Moneymaker effect’—a compelling narrative that shows how online victories can lead to world-class live poker experiences.
