2018 World Series of Poker

2018 World Series of Poker
LocationRio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
DatesMay 30 – July 17
Champion
United States John Cynn
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The 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the 49th annual tournament, and took place from May 30 to July 17 at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. There was a record 78 bracelet events. The $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event began on July 2 and concluded on July 15.[1][2]

The Main Event, as well as the Big One for One Drop, were again streamed in their entirety on ESPN and Poker Central.[3]

The 2018 World Series of Poker featured the announced retirement of ten-time bracelet winner and Poker Hall of Fame member Doyle Brunson from tournament poker, an announcement that came after he registered for the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (Event 23).[4] Brunson made the final table of the event and finished in sixth place.

  1. ^ Dewey, Todd. "World Series of Poker's 49th annual Main Event starts Monday". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. ^ Fiorvanti, Tim. "John Cynn wins 2018 WSOP main event after marathon heads-up battle play". ESPN. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  3. ^ Palansky, Seth (February 14, 2018). "POKER CENTRAL AND ESPN UNVEIL 2018 WSOP LIVE TV SCHEDULE". WSOP.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  4. ^ PokerCentral.com: Doyle Brunson Announces Retirement from Poker