WSOP Paradise 2026: 20 bracelets and $120M in guarantees in the Bahamas

Learn about the WSOP Paradise 2026 schedule: 20 bracelet events, $120 million in guarantees, new partnerships, and exclusive offers for players.

In early June, the organizers of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) published the detailed schedule for WSOP Paradise 2026—one of the most anticipated poker festivals of the year. The series will take place from December 2 to 17 at the luxurious Baha Mar Hotel & Resort in the Bahamas, which will become the new home of WSOP Paradise. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the key events on the schedule, the unique features of the series, the partnership with Solana, special early registration offers, and what all this means for PPPoker club players. WSOP Paradise 2026 Schedule: 20 Bracelet Events and Record Guarantees WSOP Paradise 2026 features 20 tournaments, each awarding a coveted WSOP gold bracelet. All these events come with guaranteed prize pools, and the total guaranteed pool has reached a record $120,000,000—$50,000,000 more than last year. GGPoker Global Ambassador Daniel Negreanu noted that WSOP Paradise is the perfect way to end the poker year, combining prestigious tournaments with a vacation atmosphere in the Bahamas. According to him, with such guarantees, the stakes are higher than ever, and the race for WSOP Player of the Year will be especially intense. All 20 events promise to attract the world’s poker elite to the Bahamas, but three tournaments stand out in particular: Event #1: Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH —kicks off on December 2. The buy-in is $2,500, making it the most accessible bracelet event of the series. Despite the modest entry, the guaranteed prize pool is $5,000,000. Last year, a similar tournament drew 2,396 players, and the winner, Mark Darner, took home $350,000 from a total prize pool of $5,990,000. WSOP Paradise GGMillion$ —starts on December 10. This is the live version of the famous online GGMillion$ tournament. The buy-in is $10,000, with a $10,000,000 guarantee. Organizers expect a large turnout, as such tournaments traditionally attract top professionals and amateurs alike. Super Main Event —the main event of the schedule, also starts on December 10. The buy-in is $25,000, and the guaranteed prize pool is $50,000,000. Last year, the Super Main Event drew 2,891 entries and a prize pool of $72,275,000. The champion was Bernhard Binder, who defeated Jean-Noel Thorel heads-up and won $10,000,000. Quick Table of Key WSOP Paradise 2026 Tournaments Tournament Date Buy-in Guarantee 2025 Winner Winner’s Prize 2025 Prize Pool Event #1: Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH December 2 $2,500 $5,000,000 Mark Darner $350,000 $5,990,000 WSOP Paradise GGMillion$ December 10 $10,000 $10,000,000 - - - Super Main Event December 10 $25,000 $50,000,000 Bernhard Binder $10,000,000 $72,275,000 The remaining 17 bracelet events also promise large guarantees and a variety of formats, but the organizers will announce the detailed schedule for each of them separately. Formats and Features of the Key Tournaments The first tournament of the series—Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH—is held in the “Mystery Bounty” format. This is a type of No-Limit Hold’em tournament where knocking out opponents earns you random bounty prizes, the size of which is revealed only after the elimination. This format adds an element of surprise and extra motivation for aggressive play. GGMillion$ is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the GGPoker schedule, now presented in a live version at WSOP Paradise. The $10,000 buy-in makes it accessible to professionals and successful amateurs, and the $10,000,000 guarantee promises solid payouts for the finalists. The Super Main Event is the flagship tournament of the series, with the highest buy-in ($25,000) and the largest guarantee ($50,000,000). Last year, this event drew nearly 3,000 entries, and the winner, Bernhard Binder, received $10,000,000 for first place, defeating the experienced Frenchman Jean-Noel Thorel in the final. Partnership with Solana: Commission-Free Cryptocurrency for Players In 2026, WSOP Paradise once again supports its partnership with the public blockchain platform Solana. This allows players to pay buy-ins directly in Solana cryptocurrency without any processing fees. This approach significantly simplifies and speeds up the registration process for tournaments, especially for international participants. During WSOP 2026 in Las Vegas, $23,000,000 in payments were processed via Solana, accounting for about 6% of all buy-ins for the series. Organizers expect that this figure could be even higher in the Bahamas thanks to the convenience and absence of extra charges. Exclusive Early Registration Offers: Early-Bird Packages For players planning a trip to WSOP Paradise 2026, special early registration offers are available—so-called Early-Bird Packages. These packages are designed for those ready to confirm their participation in key series tournaments in advance. Package 1. By committing to at least $100,000 in buy-ins (including Day 1a of GGMillion$ and the Super Main Event), the player receives 16 nights’ accommodation in a Baha Mar Deluxe Room from December 2 to 18, including all resort fees. Package 2. For those ready to commit at least $300,000 in buy-ins (also including Day 1a of GGMillion$ and the Super Main Event), the same accommodation period is provided, plus VIP Fast Track Meet & Greet on arrival, round-trip transfers, and complimentary buffet access. To book the first package, a $5,000 deposit is required by October 31, and for the second—$10,000 by the same date. For booking inquiries and further details, please contact [email protected] Quick Recap of Previous Years: Champions and Prizes In 2025, the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event drew 2,891 entries, and the prize pool reached $72,275,000. The winner was Bernhard Binder, who defeated Jean-Noel Thorel in the final and took home $10,000,000. In the first tournament of the 2025 series—Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH—2,396 players participated, and Mark Darner took first place, earning $350,000. These results show that WSOP Paradise is quickly becoming one of the world’s most prestigious poker series, attracting both established professionals and ambitious amateurs. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the news about the scale and innovations of WSOP Paradise 2026 is a great reason to think about their own poker development. First, the growing guarantees and variety of formats at such series show what to aim for: regular practice in PPPoker club tournaments can be excellent preparation for participating in major live events. Second, the integration of cryptocurrency payments via Solana is a trend that may soon spread to other poker platforms. Many PPPoker clubs already use cryptocurrencies for deposits and cashouts, and the WSOP Paradise experience confirms the convenience and demand for such tools. Finally, early booking and participation in major series is becoming increasingly beneficial thanks to special packages and bonuses. This is a useful example for club trip and satellite organizers: timely planning allows players not only to save money but also to receive extra perks on site.