The highly anticipated 2024 Tournament of Champions schedule has been revealed by the World Series of Poker (WSOP), marking a thrilling conclusion to the 19th WSOP season. As RecentGamblingNews see it, the prestigious event will take place at The Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, ensuring an exciting finale for players and fans alike.
Meanwhile, the Tournament of Champions itself is set to run from 22nd to 24th May, offering a remarkable $1 million freeroll championship open to all WSOP ring and bracelet winners from the 2023/24 season.
Ty Stewart, the WSOP’s Senior Vice President and Executive Director, expressed enthusiasm about this event. He highlighted The Commerce as a longstanding hub of poker excellence in Los Angeles and a prominent card room globally. Stewart also expressed anticipation for a new strategic partnership with The Commerce, commencing with the WSOP Circuit finale and the prestigious Tournament of Champions bracelet event.
The kick-off events at The Commerce, aptly named The Housewarming Tournament, will feature a four-flight structure over two days with a $600 buy-in and an impressive $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. Additionally, satellite players will have the opportunity to win a full-package experience for the 2024 WSOP Main Event at Horseshoe Las Vegas, encompassing a full buy-in and travel allowance.
Spencer Villaseñor, the Director of Guest Experience at The Commerce Casino & Hotel, expressed sheer excitement about the collaboration with the World Series of Poker.
He emphasized the merging of their strengths as a momentous occasion, marking the union of two influential entities in the poker realm and paving the way for unprecedented possibilities.
Villaseñor conveyed their joint commitment to pushing boundaries and establishing new standards of excellence within the industry, setting the stage for an exceptional series of events.