Inside the Series: A Look at Some Highlights of the 2022 WSOP Live Bracelet Events
Players headed out to the Las Vegas this summer will find 88 bracelet events on tap. The series runs from May 31 to July 20 and may be one of the biggest series to date.
The highly anticipated series is expected to be at full capacity with no mask or vaccine mandates. With the action just under three months away, USPoker took a look at some highlighted events players may want to check out.
New Jersey poker player Mark “Butter” Olivo is one of those ready to get in on the action.
“I turned 21 over the pandemic and haven’t been able to get to Las Vegas,” Olivo says. “I’m pretty excited to play in my first ever WSOP this summer.”
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What’s new?
The WSOP is known to throw some new tournaments into the mix every summer and this year is no exception. Four events to check out are:
- $500 Housewarming
- $1,000 Mystery Bounty
- Tournament of Champions
- $250,000 Super High Roller
Housewarming (June 2)
The series is kicking off with the new Housewarming party event. This $500 is going to attract major numbers and boasts a $5 million guarantee. For this event to break even, there needs to be a field of more than 10,000 entries.
The largest WSOP tournament to date was the Big 50 back in 2019. The field swelled to 28,371 and there is a chance the Housewarming may see similar numbers.
Mystery Bounty (July 2)
This is one of the most anticipated events of the series. As the name implies, the tournament includes mystery bounties with one worth $1 million. The event was originally scheduled for 2020 before the COVID pandemic.
Mystery bounties are a popular new phenomenon in the poker world. These tournaments allow players to win big, but they don’t know their prize until opening their bounty. On Day 2, there will be multiple mystery bounties handed out after a player is eliminated. One of these bounties is a seven-figure payday.
Tournament of Champions (July 18)
For players looking to get into the Tournament of Champions, an entry can’t be bought – it must be earned. Players that win either a bracelet or WSOP Circuit ring in 2022 will be eligible for the tournament.
Even though this event has run in a different format in years past, the revival should make for some excitement. The best of the best will be on the felt together with some entertainment to go with it.
Super High Roller (June 23)
The $250,000 Super High Roller should attract some of the biggest names in poker. This event launches brings the highest buy-in of the 88 events.
Low roller value
If $250,000 may be a bit out of reach, check out USPoker’s picks for best bang for the buck in this series. Some low value events include:
- $400 Colossus
- $500 Salute to Warriors
- $500 Freezeout
- $1,000 Mini Main Event
Colossus (June 24)
The name refers to the amount of players, not the price tag. The $400 multi-day flight event starts building on June 24 and is the lowest buy-in of the series. That’s a great value for a player not looking to bust their bankroll.
The last Colossus in Las Vegas took place in 2019, attracting 13,109 entries and the prize pool exploded to $4.3 million. South Korea’s Sejin Park won that event for $451,727. Be on the lookout for the 2022 Colossus to possibly top these numbers.
Salute to Warriors (June 26)
This charity event in of veterans with proceeds raised going to the USO and veteran organizations.
Not only are players giving to a good cause, the prize pool generally does pretty well. Even during a pandemic, the 2021 event saw a six-figure payday for reigning champion Eric Zhang.
$500 Freezeout (June 20)
Players enjoy freezeout events for the simple reason of not having to re-enter. Tournament players know multiple bullets won’t be coming out of their pockets.
Freezeouts also allow players to put pressure on opponents because they can’t bust and jump back in. In 2021, Anthony Koutsos froze out the competition and won $167,272 along with a bracelet.
Mini Main Event (July 1)
Just a few days before the Main Event, this three-day tournament features a $1,000 buy-in and is also in freezeout format. The Mini Main is a good warmup before the real deal.
In 2021, Georgios Sotiropoulos captured the title along with $432,575.
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The classics
Every year there are a handful of events that always draw a good crowd and make for entertaining events. Some of those events include:
- $10,000 Main Event
- $1,500 Millionaire Maker
- $1,000 Tag Team
- $1,000 Seniors NLHE
Main Event (July 3)
Fireworks, freedom, hot dogs, and the Main Event are Fourth of July staples. This year is no exception. The Main Event takes place on the Vegas Strip for the first time ever.
“I’m looking at playing my first Main Event after turning 50 this year,” says Pete LaBrie, of Haddonfield, New Jersey. “Putting my poker skills up against 8,000 players will be exciting”
The Main Event record was set in 2006 when 8,773 players entered. WSOP officials anticipate a crowd close to or bigger than that number this year.
Koray Aldemir is the reigning champ, scoring $8 million for first prize in 2021. CBS Sports and PokerGo will again cover the event this year.
Your 2021 WSOP MAIN EVENT Champion is Koray Aldemir!@kooraay90 claims the $8,000,000 grand prize and the coveted Main Event bracelet.
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— WSOP (@WSOP) November 18, 2021
Millionaire Maker (June 16)
The $1,500 Millionaire Maker is another classic event and the name alone sells the event. The tournament has been a staple in the WSOP lineup for several years now. In 2021 Daniel Lazrus cashed in for the $1 million top prize.
Tag Team (Jun 26)
The Tag Team has grown into one of the best events in the series and begins. This tournament allows up to four players to participate as a team, “tagging” in another player when they get tired. A new trend sees players dres in fun costumes as a team.
Seniors NLHE (Jun 22)
The seniors event is open for players over 50 and continues to attract large numbers each year. That should continue in 2022 and the tournament always made for a nice vibe in the Rio.
In 2021, Robert McMillan won first place for a nice haul of $561,060. Here’s a look at the complete WSOP schedule.
2022 WSOP
| Date | Time | Event | Tournament | Buy-in | Starting chips | Re-entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 9am | Registration Opens, Live Action & Satellites Begin | - | - | - | |
| May 31, 2022 | 11am | 1 | Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em (2 day event) | $500 | 25,000 | 1 |
| May 31, 2022 | 3pm | 2 | High Roller Bounty No Limit Hold’em (every player is a $25K bounty) (8-Handed) (3 day event) | $100,000 | 600,000 | 1 |
| June 1, 2022 | 11am | 3 | Freezeout No Limit Hold'em (3 day event) | $2,500 | 35,000 | 0 |
| June 1, 2022 | 3pm | 4 | Dealers Choice 6-Handed (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1 |
| June 2, 2022 | 10am | 5A | The Housewarming No Limit Hold'em $5,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool (6 day event) (Payouts every flight) | $500 | 50,000 | 1/flight |
| June 2, 2022 | 3pm | 6 | Heads Up No Limit Hold'em Championship - (64 player max) (3 day event) | $25,000 | 150,000 | 0 |
| June 3, 2022 | 10am | 5B | The Housewarming No Limit Hold'em Flight B | $500 | 50,000 | 1/flight |
| June 3, 2022 | 3pm | 7 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 4, 2022 | 10am | 5C | The Housewarming No Limit Hold'em Flight C | $500 | 50,000 | 1/flight |
| June 4, 2022 | 1pm | 8 | High Roller No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed (3 day event) | $25,000 | 150,000 | 1 |
| June 4, 2022 | 3pm | 9 | Seven Card Stud (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 5, 2022 | 10am | 5D | The Housewarming No Limit Hold'em Flight D | $500 | 50,000 | 1/flight |
| June 5, 2022 | 3pm | 10 | Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 6, 2022 | 11am | 11 | No Limit Hold’em Deepstack (2 day event) | $600 | 30,000 | 1 |
| June 6, 2022 | 1pm | 12 | High Roller No Limit Hold'em 8-Handed (3 day event) | $50,000 | 300,000 | 1 |
| June 6, 2022 | 3pm | 13 | Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 7, 2022 | 11am | 14 | 6-Handed No Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1 |
| June 7, 2022 | 3pm | 15 | Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (4 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 8, 2022 | 11am | 16 | No-Limit Holdem (4 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 1 |
| June 8, 2022 | 3pm | 17 | Mixed Triple Draw Lowball (Limit) (A-5, 2-7, Badugi) (3 day event) | $2,500 | 35,000 | 1 |
| June 9, 2022 | 11am | 18 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem (2 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 0 |
| June 9, 2022 | 1pm | 19 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) (4 day Event) | $25,000 | 150,000 | 2 |
| June 9, 2022 | 3pm | 20 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1 |
| June 10, 2022 | 10am | 21A | MONSTER STACK No Limit Hold'em Flight A (players who are eliminated in flight A may re-enter into flight B) (5 day event) | $1,500 | 50,000 | Bust A Play B |
| June 10, 2022 | 3pm | 22 | Seven Card Stud Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 11, 2022 | 10am | 21B | MONSTER STACK No Limit Hold'em Flight B | $1,500 | 50,000 | 0 |
| June 11, 2022 | 3pm | 23 | 6-Handed Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 0 |
| June 12, 2022 | 11am | 24 | FLIP & GO No Limit Hold’em Presented by GG Poker - Flight A (2 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | unlimited |
| June 12, 2022 | 1pm | 25 | No Limit Hold’em Deepstack (2 day event) | $800 | 40,000 | 1 |
| June 12, 2022 | 3pm | 26 | Limit Hold'em Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 13, 2022 | 11am | 27 | Shootout No Limit Hold'em (2,000 player max) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 13, 2022 | 1pm | 28 | High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (3 day event) | $50,000 | 300,000 | 2 |
| June 13, 2022 | 3pm | 29 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| June 14, 2022 | 11am | 30 | Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed (3 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 2 |
| June 14, 2022 | 3pm | 31 | Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 15, 2022 | 11am | 32 | H.O.R.S.E. (Limit Hold'em; Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Razz; Seven Card Stud; Seven Card Hi-Lo 8 or Better) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 15, 2022 | 3pm | 33 | 6-Handed No Limit Hold’em (2 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 1 |
| June 16, 2022 | 11am | 34 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 16, 2022 | 1pm | 35 | Mixed Big Bet Event - NLHE, PLO, 2-7 NL, NL 5 Card Draw, Big O, PLO Hi-Lo, 2-7 Pot-Limit Triple Draw (3 day event) | $2,500 | 35,000 | 2 |
| June 16, 2022 | 3pm | 36 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 17, 2022 | 10am | 37A | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No Limit Hold’em Flight A - $1,000,000 Guaranteed for 1st Place (5 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1/flight |
| June 17, 2022 | 3pm | 38 | No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 1 |
| June 18, 2022 | 10am | 37B | MILLIONAIRE MAKER No Limit Hold'em Flight B | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1/flight |
| June 18, 2022 | 1pm | 39 | 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha (4 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 2 |
| June 18, 2022 | 3pm | 40 | Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 19, 2022 | 11am | 41 | Super Turbo Bounty No Limit Hold'em (freezeout) (every player is a $300 bounty) (1 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 0 |
| June 19, 2022 | 3pm | 42 | High Roller No Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $100,000 | 600,000 | 1 |
| June 20, 2022 | 11am | 43 | Freezeout No-Limit Holdem (2 day event) | $500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 20, 2022 | 3pm | 44 | H.O.R.S.E. Championship (Limit Hold'em; Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Hi-Lo 8 or Better) (4 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 21, 2022 | 11am | 45 | Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| June 21, 2022 | 3pm | 46 | 6-Handed No Limit Hold’em (4 day event) | $5,000 | 50,000 | 1 |
| June 22, 2022 | 10am | 47A | Seniors No Limit Hold’em Championship (Must be 50 years of age or older) Flight A (5 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 1 / flight |
| June 22, 2022 | 3pm | 48 | Eight Game Mix 6-Handed (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 1 |
| June 23, 2022 | 10am | 47B | Seniors No Limit Hold’em Championship Flight B | $1,000 | 20,000 | 1 / flight |
| June 23, 2022 | 1pm | 49 | No-Limit Holdem (3 day event) | $2,000 | 30,000 | 1 |
| June 23, 2022 | 3pm | 50 | Super High Roller No Limit Hold'em (3 day event) | $250,000 | 1,500,000 | 1 |
| June 24, 2022 | 10am | 51A | COLOSSUS No Limit Hold’em Flight A (Payouts each flight) (4 day event) | $400 | 40,000 | 1 / flight |
| June 24, 2022 | 3pm | 52 | Nine Game Mix 6-Handed (3 day event) | $2,500 | 35,000 | 1 |
| June 25, 2022 | 10am | 51B | COLOSSUS No Limit Hold’em Flight B (Payouts each flight) | $400 | 40,000 | 1 / flight |
| June 25, 2022 | 3pm | 53 | Mixed No Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) (2 day event) | $5,000 | 50,000 | 2 |
| June 26, 2022 | 11am | 54 | Salute to Warriors - No Limit Hold’em Proceeds to be donated to the USO and other Veteran Organizations (3 day event) | $500 | 50,000 | 1 |
| June 26, 2022 | 1pm | 55 | TAG TEAM No Limit Hold'em (2 person team, each team must together) (3 day event) | $1,000/Team | 20,000 | 0 |
| June 26, 2022 | 3pm | 56 | Poker Players Championship 6-Handed (5 day event) | $50,000 | 300,000 | 0 |
| June 27, 2022 | 11am | 57 | Deepstack Championship No Limit Hold'em (4 day event) | $600 | 30,000 | 1 |
| June 27, 2022 | 3pm | 58 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| June 28, 2022 | 10am | 59 | Super Seniors No Limit Hold’em (Must be 60 years of age or older) (4 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 1 |
| June 28, 2022 | 3pm | 60 | Short Deck No Limit Hold'em (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 1 |
| June 29, 2022 | 11am | 61 | Ladies No Limit Hold’em Championship (4 day event) (Event Entry is $10K; Ladies Discounted Price is $1K) | $10,000 men/$1,000 ladies | 20,000 | 1 |
| June 29, 2022 | 1pm | 62 | Super Turbo Bounty No Limit Hold'em (freezeout) (every player is a $500 bounty) (1 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| June 29, 2022 | 3pm | 63 | Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed) (4 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| June 30, 2022 | 11am | 64 | Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-Handed) (2 day event) | $600 | 30,000 | 2 |
| June 30, 2022 | 3pm | 65 | Freezeout No Limit Hold'em (3 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 0 |
| July 1, 2022 | 11am | 66 | Mini Main Event No Limit Hold’em (freezeout) (3 day event) | $1,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 1, 2022 | 3pm | 67 | Super Turbo Bounty No Limit Hold'em (freezeout) (every player is a $3,000 bounty) (2 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 2, 2022 | Main Event Satellite Days July 2 - 7 | |||||
| July 2, 2022 | 12pm | 68A | Million Dollar Bounty No Limit Hold'em - Payouts begin on Day one - Bounties begin on Day 2 - Top bounty guranteed $1,000,000 | $1,000 | 40,000 | 1/flight |
| July 2, 2022 | 3pm | 69 | Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship (4 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 3, 2022 | 11am | 70A | MAIN EVENT No Limit Hold'em World Championship - Day 1A | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 3, 2022 | 12pm | 68B | Million Dollar Bounty No Limit Hold'em - Flight B | $1,000 | 40,000 | 1/flight |
| July 4, 2022 | 11am | 70B | MAIN EVENT No Limit Hold'em World Championship - Day 1B | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 4, 2022 | 12pm | 68C | Million Dollar Bounty No Limit Hold'em - Flight C | $1,000 | 40,000 | 1/flight |
| July 4, 2022 | 7pm | 68D | Million Dollar Bounty No Limit Hold'em - Flight D - Turbo 15 minute levels | $1,000 | 40,000 | 1/flight |
| July 5, 2022 | 11am | 70C | MAIN EVENT No Limit Hold'em World Championship - Day 1C | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 6, 2022 | 11am | 70D | MAIN EVENT No Limit Hold'em World Championship - Day 1D | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 7, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 2AB (combine all surviving players 1A + 1B) | ||||
| July 7, 2022 | 12pm | 71A | One More for One Drop No Limit Hold'em Flight A (5 day event) | $1,000 + $111 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 7, 2022 | 3pm | 72 | Mixed: Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Omaha Hi Lo 8 or Better; "Big O" (5 Card PLO Hi-Lo 8) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| July 8, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 2CD (For all surviving 1C + 1D players) | ||||
| July 8, 2022 | 12pm | 71B | One More for One Drop No Limit Hold'em Flight B | $1,000 + $111 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 8, 2022 | 3pm | 73 | Razz (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 0 |
| July 9, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 3 (combine all fields into one for first time) | ||||
| July 9, 2022 | 12pm | 71C | One More for One Drop No Limit Hold'em Flight C | $1,000 + $111 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 9, 2022 | 3pm | 74 | BOUNTY Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed (every player is a $500 bounty) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| July 10, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 4 | ||||
| July 10, 2022 | 12pm | 75A | Lucky 7's No Limit Hold'em 7-Handed Flight A $777,777 Guaranteed 1st place - (5 day event) (Payouts every flight) | $777 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 10, 2022 | 3pm | 76 | Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No Limit Hold'em (freezeout) (every Hall of Famer is a bounty) (2 day event) | $1,979 | 30,000 | unlimited |
| July 11, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 5 | ||||
| July 11, 2022 | 12pm | 75B | Lucky 7's No Limit Hold'em 7-Handed Flight B | $777 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 11, 2022 | 1pm | 77 | Mixed No Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 25,000 | 2 |
| July 11, 2022 | 3pm | 78 | No Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $2,500 | 35,000 | 1 |
| July 12, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day 6 | ||||
| July 12, 2022 | 12pm | 75C | Lucky 7's No Limit Hold'em 7-Handed Flight C | $777 | 40,000 | unlimited |
| July 12, 2022 | 3pm | 79 | Razz Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 13, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Plays down to 9 players | ||||
| July 13, 2022 | 12pm | 80 | Mixed No Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (8-Handed) (2 day event) | $600 | 30,000 | 2 |
| July 13, 2022 | 3pm | 81 | Freezeout No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed (3 day event) | $5,000 | 50,000 | 0 |
| July 14, 2022 | 11am | MAIN EVENT - Day Off | ||||
| July 14, 2022 | 12pm | 82 | 8-Handed No Limit Hold’em Deepstack (2 day event) | $800 | 40,000 | 1 |
| July 14, 2022 | 1pm | 83 | HIGH ROLLER No Limit Hold’em (3 day event) | $50,000 | 300,000 | 1 |
| July 14, 2022 | 3pm | 84 | H.O.R.S.E. (Limit Hold'em; Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Razz; Seven Card Stud; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better) (3 day event) | $3,000 | 40,000 | 0 |
| July 15, 2022 | TBD | MAIN EVENT - Final Table | ||||
| July 15, 2022 | 12pm | 85A | The Closer - No Limit Hold’em Flight A (payouts each flight) (3 day event) | $1,500 | 50,000 | 1 / flight |
| July 15, 2022 | 3pm | 86 | 6-Handed No Limit Hold'em Championship (3 day event) | $10,000 | 60,000 | 0 |
| July 16, 2022 | TBD | MAIN EVENT - Final Table | ||||
| July 16, 2022 | 12pm | 85B | The Closer - No Limit Hold’em Flight B (payouts each flight) | $1,500 | 50,000 | 1 / flight |
| July 16, 2022 | 3pm | 87 | 8-Handed No Limit Hold'em (2 day event) | $5,000 | 50,000 | 1 |
| July 17, 2022 | 11am | 88 | Super Turbo No Limit Hold'em (1 day event) | $1,000 | 20,000 | 1 |
| July 18, 2022 | 11am | 89 | Tournanent of Champions Day 1 | $0 | ||
| July 19, 2022 | 11am | Tournanent of Champions Day 2 | $0 | |||
| July 20, 2022 | TBD | Tournanent of Champions Day 3 | $0 |
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