Following an exciting eight weeks of play, the 53^rd annual World Series of Poker officially concluded at its new home at Paris Las Vegas and Bally’s, the future Horseshoe Las Vegas. From star-studded celebrity appearances including Lisa Vanderpump, Vince Vaughn and Neymar Jr. to Espen Jorstad’s historic Main Event victory, the WSOP’s debut on the Las Vegas Strip delivered with its largest prize pools ever and a near record-breaking number of Main Event entries.

“As this year’s WSOP comes to a close, we reflect on yet another event that exceeded our expectations,” said World Series of Poker Senior Vice President and Executive Director, Ty Stewart. “We are incredibly appreciative of the players who traveled from near and far to make our first year on The Strip an overwhelming success. After 52 years, we are finally a Strip headliner, and this couldn’t be possible without the help of our great Team Members.”

2022 WSOP By the Numbers

• In total, the 2022 WSOP live and online bracelet events saw a total of 197,626 entries from over 100 countries with a record-breaking $347,941,800 total prize pool, eclipsing the previous record from 2019 of $293,183,345.
• The 2022 Main Event attracted a total of 8,663 entries, making it the second largest Main Event in WSOP history.
• The Main Event welcomed participants from 87 countries competing for the $10,000,000 first place prize.
• 2022 WSOP three highest participatory events: The Housewarming – 20,080 (4^th all-time), The Million Dollar Bounty – 14,112 (6^th all-time), Colossus – 13,565 (7^th all-time).

Although this year’s live tournament is over, the action continues with the return of the WSOP-Circuit (WSOP-C) for its 18^th season, with twenty-five scheduled stops. Please visit WSOP.com/2022/circuit for the latest news and information related to these events.

Following a handful of star-studded celebrity appearances last week, the 53^rd annual World Series of Poker once again raised the stakes in week four of play with a new millionaire crowned and poker legend Phil Ivey’s bracelet run. With less than two weeks until the Main Event, the excitement of this year’s WSOP is reaching a fever pitch with much more action in the weeks to come.

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Week 4 Highlights

• World-Renowned Brazilian soccer player, Neymar Jr., wins his first-ever WSOP cash

Last week, Neymar de Silva Santos Júnior competed in his first WSOP bracelet events. Neymar Jr. would go on to finish the week with his first-ever WSOP cash placing No. 49 and taking home nearly $4,000 in Event #41: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit.

• Legendary musician, Steve Albini, claims his second WSOP Bracelet

Steve Alibini claimed victory in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E event, beating out a field of 773 and taking home $196,089 in cash. Best known for producing some of Nirvana’s most iconic albums, Albini took home his first bracelet in 2018.

• Daniel Zack becomes first player to win two bracelets at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas

Poker professional, Daniel Zack, became the first player to take home two 2022 WSOP bracelets in Las Vegas. Zack won his second-ever WSOP bracelet during a seven-hour heads up earlier this month before earning his third bracelet during Event #40: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship this week.

• Yuliyan Kolev wins his second gold bracelet in Event #37: $1,5000 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em

Seven months ago, Bulgarian Yuliyan Kolev took home his first online bracelet. Now he’s accomplished this feat in-person beating a field full of bracelet winners on Wednesday night, taking home his first live bracelet and claiming a whopping $1,125,141 in winnings.

What To Look Forward To

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• Sunday, June 26 – Event #54: $500 SALUTE to Warriors – No-Limit Hold’em
  One of the WSOP’s charity-focused events, proceeds will be donated to the USO and other veteran organizations
• Sunday, June 26 – Event #55: $1,000 TAG TEAM No-Limit Hold’em
  Teams of two players must register and compete together for a chance at a prestigious gold bracelet in a team format
• Monday, June 27 – Event #57: $600 Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em
  Bigger blinds and bigger stacks are the name of the game as competitors face off in a high stakes game for a chance at a gold bracelet
• Wednesday, June 29 – Event #61: $1,000 LADIES No-Limit Hold’em Championship
  Female competitors will compete in a women-only $1,000 buy-in tournament for a chance at a gold bracelet

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• Saturday, June 25 – Event #50: $250,000 Super High Roller
• Monday, June 27 – Event #51: $400 COLOSSOS
• Tuesday, June 28 – Event #55: $1,000 Tag Team
• Thursday, June 30 – Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship

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This week world-renowned Brazilian soccer star, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, showed up at the 53^rd annual World Series of Poker. After trying his hand in the Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship over the weekend, Neymar Jr. was joined by his friends for a special “Neymar & Friends” tournament held at Bally’s the future Horseshoe Las Vegas On Monday, June 13. The event featured 16 prominent Brazilian poker players, including André Akkari, for a prize pool of $10,000.

Neymar Jr. is no stranger to poker; he takes time from training his body for the soccer pitch to train his mind with some of the best in the world. Time will tell if Neymar Jr. adds a highly coveted WSOP gold bracelet to his lengthy list of accomplishments.

The full 2022 WSOP schedule, can be found on WSOP.com. Players and fans should follow @WSOP on Twitter or IG or check WSOP.com for event news and updates.