Updates on dates, location and rule changes for World Series of Poker Main Event

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The 57th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially commenced on 26 May 2026 at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Alongside the start of the series, several new rule updates have been implemented, including strict pre-approval requirements for sponsor patches under Rule 52 and a broadcast transition to ABC/ESPN under Rule 17(g). The $10,000 Main Event remains scheduled to begin on 02 Jul 2026, with its final table delayed until August.

• 2026 WSOP Tournament Start: The 2026 WSOP officially kicked off on 26 May 2026 and will run through 15 Jul 2026 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas [1.1.4].
• Rule 52 (Sponsor Patch Pre-Approval): Detailed in mid-May 2026, Rule 52 requires players to obtain written approval for sponsor patches 24 hours in advance. Under this rule, GGPoker and ACR patches were approved, while CoinPoker was denied.
• Rule 17(g) (New Broadcast Partner): ABC and ESPN have taken over the broadcast rights from CBS Sports for the 2026 series. The rule also permits ABC employees to play in select events with written approval.
• Rule 37 & Rule 38 (Rule Changes and Chip Ownership): Rule 37 officially grants organizers the right to alter tournament rules at any point during the series, while Rule 38 establishes that tournament chips are the property of the host casino.
• Main Event Schedule: The $10,000 Main Event is scheduled to run from 02 Jul to 13 Jul 2026, with the final table delayed to 03 Aug to 05 Aug 2026 to allow ESPN to broadcast edited coverage. 📅

Detected 07/06/2026, 20:00:04

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