2025 WSOP Schedule

[animalpoker]

My question would be not whether I can get cash with Debit Cards over there, but can I buy-in at the various venues using a Debit Card?

Fairly sure WSOP now accept Debit Cards, but struggling to find out if that's the case at Venetian, GN, Wynn, Orleans & South Point? It really would simplify matters if we could.

Yeh I didn’t phrase that all too well ( I blame the hangover from our pool presentation night )
I meant the buying in via debit card at other casinos question, USA so far behind when comes to debit card.

I generally take under 10k too to start with, the border agent actually reminded me that I’m allowed to take more on my Xmas visit as I guess their system shows I’ve reported it before which I found amusing.   Very rare to get a kind polite and informative border agent normally .

The ATM thing isn’t a silly hassle as I just make my exercise that day to walk to M & Ms world where the top floor has a flat fee ( think it’s $3 ) for each withdrawal .  I’ve heard that sometimes there’s a cheap ATM in the grocery stores , walgreens , CVS ? But I’ve never actively searched for these or come across one yet .  Might have a Quick Look now and report if I find any info .

[animalpoker]

My question would be not whether I can get cash with Debit Cards over there, but can I buy-in at the various venues using a Debit Card?

Fairly sure WSOP now accept Debit Cards, but struggling to find out if that's the case at Venetian, GN, Wynn, Orleans & South Point? It really would simplify matters if we could.

Seems you are right at the WSOP.  Both credit and debit cards


https://www.wsop.com/registration/#:~:text=Credit%20Card%20%E2%80%93%20Accepted%20card%20payment,at%20the%20WSOP%20Verification%20Area.

Assume this doesn't get stopped by the rules on using credit cards for gambling in the UK, as it is a different jurisdiction.

I believe the credit card is a don’t use it option as it charges it as a cash advance so you get charged loads by your credit card provider .  Might be wrong though , not looked for years at that option .  Yes debit at WSOP fine , can do all on bravo and avoid queues too , I’ve used it for 2-3years now . .

[Marky147]

No trip here, so will be getting my dinero's worth out of my PokerGO subscription this summer!

Look forward to following along here, and hopefuilly some Blondes get scooping!!

Seeing Aria/Wynn gradually creep it up little by little so their cheapest comp is a monkey buyin, I think a stay at the Orleans is in my future next time I go out during the summer!

 Can't blame them, as they're the best cardrooms, but would eat too much into my food budget

The Wynn old duffers game is $1,600.  Would definitely have preferred $1K, as 1.6 makes it more expensive than the standard WSOP games I am playing, which feels the wrong way round.  Would be happy with more games around $500.  Like $1,100 for a turbo big O also feels too much.  Though the fact $1,100 now probably isn't far off what $800 was 3 or 4 years ago, so probably isn't so bad.

The price of poker is definitely going up

I've got an ITIN, so could just stay at the Nugget and play there when I do go back.

I'll only be doing 1-2 weeks going forward anyway, I get too tired for the longer trips, and can't work as easily away anymore.

[animalpoker]

MGM schedule is out (was on Facebook so I don’t have a link)
They have stepped up on the mix game stuff, especially big O and plo8
Plenty to choose from in the 250-600 range

[tikay]

MGM schedule is out (was on Facebook so I don’t have a link)
They have stepped up on the mix game stuff, especially big O and plo8
Plenty to choose from in the 250-600 range

It's on Twitter, & might be easier to read on there. Here's the link yo.


https://x.com/mgmgrandpoker/status/1914428652814787017?s=46&t=FICveHwr8Thtvdws6J54Ew

[Doobs]

MGM schedule is out (was on Facebook so I don’t have a link)
They have stepped up on the mix game stuff, especially big O and plo8
Plenty to choose from in the 250-600 range

It's on Twitter, & might be easier to read on there. Here's the link yo.


https://x.com/mgmgrandpoker/status/1914428652814787017?s=46&t=FICveHwr8Thtvdws6J54Ew

Very good timing on these.  Running practice games for mixed O8 and PLO8 before the WSOP games at a cheaper buy in.  Like this a lot. 

[vegaslover]

Have you looked into getting something like a card from Chase bank?
I have one for the states as it works as a debit card, at the mid market rate and doesn't charge fees as far as I now, when using it in the states

[tikay]

GN schedule is out....


https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1914826137756426638?s=19


Bit hard to read via Twitter, but the PDF will be published tomorrow.

Lovely low-stakes blend of Mixed Games.

[animalpoker]

GN schedule is out....


https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1914826137756426638?s=19


Bit hard to read via Twitter, but the PDF will be published tomorrow.

Lovely low-stakes blend of Mixed Games.

Wow, it’s more appealing than last year to me for sure .  I like that some are 400 buy ins too when I factor in the extra effort and cost to get down there.  

What I will say is this “wait until other schedules are out to release ours is nonsense”   They clash with others holding the same game a few times , especially MGM ones.   I’ve got some fun choices on a few days , examples below :

Friday 6th June
Noon Wsop plo double board bomb pot 1500
Noon Nugget big O 400
1pm Wynn big O 1100
2pm MGM big O / PLO8 300


Tuesday 3rd June
10am Wsop plo deep stack 600
Noon Nugget big O / PLO8 400
2pm MGM PLO8 600
4pm Orleans PLO8 / BIG O / O8

I’ve not stepped foot in the nugget since a bad ruling on me some years ago, but it was never a matter of principle, I just found their rake too high along with the extra hassle of getting there.  I’d be surprised if I don’t make it there this trip.

Also, for the 22 full days I’m there now I can see 17 days where I will definitely play a tournament .  Very impressed with the amount of choice, hardly any plo in there too as there’s so much pot limit split games options to choose from .

[tikay]

Golden Nugget have changed a few of the Mixed Games dates & details in response to feedback. I've not looked at what's what yet, but worth checking.

The revised schedule is on Twitter, here...



https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1915527605908103328

[animalpoker]

Golden Nugget have changed a few of the Mixed Games dates & details in response to feedback. I've not looked at what's what yet, but worth checking.

The revised schedule is on Twitter, here...



https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1915527605908103328

Thanks, was just about to do a similar post.  Moved a few horsey and big O types about at the very least and fits a bit better.

[Doobs]

Golden Nugget have changed a few of the Mixed Games dates & details in response to feedback. I've not looked at what's what yet, but worth checking.

The revised schedule is on Twitter, here...



https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1915527605908103328

Great, Kessler has had the Big O moved to before I have arrived. Back to the more expensive Big O at the Wynn then :/

To be fair, am still holding a grudge against the GN for the tax issues a few years ago, and their rake has been at the extreme end for a while.  Also, not a big fan of them offering seats as part of prize money on top of the high rake.

[Marky147]

Golden Nugget have changed a few of the Mixed Games dates & details in response to feedback. I've not looked at what's what yet, but worth checking.

The revised schedule is on Twitter, here...



https://x.com/GNLVpoker/status/1915527605908103328

Great, Kessler has had the Big O moved to before I have arrived. Back to the more expensive Big O at the Wynn then :/

To be fair, am still holding a grudge against the GN for the tax issues a few years ago, and their rake has been at the extreme end for a while.  Also, not a big fan of them offering seats as part of prize money on top of the high rake.

I don't like their cardroom staff, on the tourney side of things and hever have.

The guys & girls that run the cash room are great, but it's team shifty up at the top end in the summer.

I wouldn't play there if I didn't have an ITIN, as they're shithouses.

[Mohican]

Probably already been discussed but some interesting points here.https://www.legaluspokersites.com/news/should-non-americans-be-wary-of-travelling-to-wsop-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9-W5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyU3Z5SWxYamJIazNqS3FPAR6PjH9XtH1geDNUzFDmkF15KoCsPKrNftV8Ng352BdVp0wAqr5tScGXlz8qiQ_aem_MdD-bnLEaikY7GKlqxZACw

[Doobs]

Payment Methods for WSOP continued...

https://pokerfuse.com/news/live-and-online/222122-phones-electronic-devices-banned-during-WSOP-2025/

No electronics in later stages of tournament.

Does anyone know how this Luxon Pay works?  Do I only pay 2% total here including exchange fees or do I get mugged somewhere else?

Might well be worth it as then don't have to carry dollars and don't have to worry bringing big wins back.