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THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER® REVEALS FULL SUMMER 2025 SERIES SCHEDULE
The world’s biggest poker series returns to the Las Vegas Strip from May 27 through July 16
The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) today announced its full daily event schedule for the 2025 World Series of Poker, the 56th edition of the world’s richest and most prestigious poker series. Returning for a fourth year to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the 2025 WSOP promises a summer of thrilling poker action in which new millionaires will be made, gold bracelets will be won and a world champion will be crowned.
The excitement begins on May 27 with Event #1 Mystery Millions, which guarantees a $1M top bounty, a first-place prize of at least $1M and five Day 1 flights. A total of 100 gold bracelets will be up for grabs across the entire WSOP festival.
As always, the series is headlined by the WSOP Main Event®, which kicks off on July 2 with Day 1A and concludes on July 16 when the coveted Main Event Bracelet will be won – along with a top prize of millions of dollars – by the new world champion. In 2024, a record-setting field of 10,112 players competed for poker’s top honor, with Jonathon Tamayo claiming the gold, the glory and the $10,000,000 winner’s prize.
PokerGO will once again exclusively broadcast coverage of the World Series of Poker, with a full schedule to be released later.
Some other highlight events of the 2025 World Series of Poker include:
- Event #2 Industry Employees No-Limit Hold’em (2-day event) – May 27 – $500 buy-in – open to anyone employed in the gaming, hospitality or media industries
- Event #14 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha / No-Limit Hold’em (3-day event) – June 2 – $25,000 buy-in
- Event #24 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot (3-day event) – June 6 – $1,500 buy-in
- Event #46 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (3-day event) – June 15 – $250,000 buy-in
- Event #53 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em (5-day event) – June 18 – $1,500 buy-in
- Event #59 Battle of the Ages No-Limit Hold’em (2-day event) – June 22 – $1,000 buy-in – in this unique event, players aged 50 and over will compete in flight Day 1A, while participants aged under 50 will sit down on Day 1B, with the surviving players combining to fight for the bracelet on Day 2 (June 23)
- Event #66 Poker Players Championship (5-day event) – June 24 – $50,000 buy-in
- Event #74 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (4-day event) – June 28 – $10,000 buy-in
- Event #79 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (3-day event) – July 1 – $100,000 buy-in
- Event #80 Summer Celebration No-Limit Hold’em (3-day event) – July 2 – $800 buy-in
- Event #87 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em (1-day event) – July 8 – $5,000 buy-in
- Event #93 T.O.R.S.E (3-day event) – July 11 – $3,000 buy-in
“We had hoped to continue to break records last year, and we did – the WSOP Main Event was bigger than ever,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “In 2025, the WSOP schedule is better again, with something for everyone who loves the game. There’s nothing like summer in Las Vegas and we’re ready to welcome players to the biggest and best WSOP of all time!”
Similar to years past, players will be able to qualify for the WSOP Main Event via live and online satellite tournaments. International players can join exclusive online satellites at GGPoker, the world’s biggest online poker room, which sent more than 1,000 players to the 2024 Main Event. Domestic US players can win their way into poker’s biggest tournament via WSOP Online with satellites to the Main Event running now; visit wsop.com/promotions for more information.
Side events, including daily live satellites and deep stack tournaments, will be listed on the full schedule of events at WSOP.com/2025.
Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador and seven-time WSOP bracelet winner added; “GGPoker’s Road To Vegas allows poker enthusiasts all over the world to make their way to Las Vegas and follow in the footsteps of their poker heroes by taking aim at WSOP gold. Join us in 2025!”
Reduced room rates will be available across Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts for the series. To access them, visit caesars.com, select a date between May 26 and July 16, 2025, and use promo code WSOP25.
Online pre-registration will open after all events have been determined and approved by regulators.
Players should follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for the full schedule, event news and updates.
WSOP Europe will also return to King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic from September 12 through October 8. The festival will include 15 gold bracelet events, including the €10,350 buy-in WSOP Europe Main Event, which features a €6M prize guarantee. For more information on King’s Casino and to book accommodation, please visit kings-resort.com.
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Soft2Bet releases TopBet.ro in Romania with a motorsport‑inspired identity tailored to local fans
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Soft2Bet has launched TopBet.ro, a new Romanian sportsbook designed to cater to local habits and preferences. Built with a clear focus on motorsport and match-day culture, the brand combines competitive odds and fast mobile journeys with an auto-themed identity that resonates with local fans.
From launch, TopBet.ro has been tuned to the way Romanians follow sport. Football and motorsport are front and centre, with timely markets, match-day boosts and content that reflects supporters’ weekly rituals. Romania’s proximity to major European circuits and easy short-haul travel make it a natural home for motorsport fans, and TopBet.ro responds with creative campaigns, themed missions and seasonal offers built around grand prix weekends. The same care is evident throughout the interface: clear navigation, quick bet placement, and a clean, mobile-first design.
Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, said: “With TopBet.ro, we set out to create a brand that feels Romanian from the first tap, then added MEGA missions and challenges that turn derby days and grand prix weekends into journeys people return to. What we prove on our own brands becomes the toolkit we offer partners, combining culturally tuned products with measurable engagement and the ability to scale with minimal integration effort.”
Brand representative from TopBet.ro commented: “TopBet.ro is designed for Romanian fans who want more from every match. Together with Soft2Bet, we built a platform that connects sport, competition, and rewards in a way that feels natural and exciting. Our goal is to give every player the chance to experience the game like a champion.”
Alongside sports, TopBet.ro offers a comprehensive casino lobby for quick breaks or a change of pace, featuring popular slots, live dealer tables, and sports-themed titles, all delivered in a mobile-first format with clear navigation and quick load times. The experience is powered by Soft2Bet’s performance-first platform, which delivers speed, stability, and smooth gameplay, along with responsible play tools tailored to local requirements. A key part of this is MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application), the engagement engine that turns play into progress through missions, challenges and quests that unlock rewards and keep sessions fresh.
The approach has already proved successful in Romania, where seasonal quests and local events are firm favourites among players. By turning everyday actions into clear milestones and rewards, MEGA lifts session depth and repeat visits, helping first-time players become long-term customers.
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ELA Games beckons players to step into a shadowy realm of sorcery and mystery with its newest release: Witches’ Book
Bathe in the magic as a powerful coven of three witches conjures their spells across the reels, revealing mysterious rewards and surprises. Each spin is a step toward ultimate strength, where massive riches and bubbling magic await.
The Power of the Book
In the Witches’ Book, magic shimmers in every spin. Players aim to collect enchanted pages and experience the power of each witch’s most mythical spells.
Once players gather enough enchanted pages, they complete the spellbook and choose their witch and symbol to unlock the magical Free Spins. As the witches’ power grows, every symbol has the chance to transform into a Jackpot, turning ordinary spins into powerful, enriching moments.
A medium volatility level and 94.9% RTP ensure that wins are frequent even on the base game. Additionally, multiple surprise features can arise and spread across the 5×3 reel format, making each spin a potion of excitement.
ELA Games’ Magical Touch
Witches’ Book is an enchanting embodiment of ELA Games’ philosophy regarding creative innovation and a focus on engaging gaming experiences. The games’ animations, sound design, and dynamic mechanics blend to create an atmospheric game that will have players a part of the incantation.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the release, “With Witches’ Book, our goal was to create a title that emphasises the visually-rich aesthetics that embody the atmosphere of the brooding festive season. Every feature and design element was meticulously crafted to keep players engaged and deliver value for our partners. Witches’ Book is an example of our development approach: leverage creativity to entertain players while driving meaningful performance results for operators.”
Discover Enchanting Riches Now
Players can dive into the mysterious world of magic and spells today, with powerful gameplay and immersive experiences.
Finish your incantation and cast a powerful, lucrative spell today.
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Lisbon’s streets set the pace for Season 2 of GR8 Tech’s Bet It Drives — the drive-time podcast where iGaming’s most interesting voices speak freely, in motion. Hosted by Yevhen Krazhan, Chief Sales Officer at GR8 Tech, each episode captures raw insight, candid stories, and the kind of energy you can only find on the road.
Episode 2 puts the spotlight on Tiago Pereira, Head of Portugal at LeBull.pt, the executive who helped turn a logo and a bull into one of the fastest-growing brands in Portugal’s regulated iGaming market. With more than 20 years in sports betting, affiliates, and casino operations at Placard.pt, Betano.pt, bet.pt, and Sportingbet, Tiago has led market entries, compliance frameworks, sponsorships, and full-funnel digital growth.
During the ride, Tiago opens up about:
- How he found his path and his journey from architecture and computer science to marketing.
- The history of LeBull.
- Portugal vs. Brazil: same language, different mindset: why copy-paste doesn’t work and true localization is key.
- The idea behind the LeBull Night Show, a weekly late-night comedy event.
- His failed marketing project.
- Trusting younger generations.
- His previous approach to marketing when he joined Betano in 2017.
- Why the Portuguese sports betting market relies on the casino vertical.
- The next chapter for affiliation.
- Network or Not Work: mascots, localization, and keeping support teams local.
- A small personal detail that’s still quietly visible online for those who know where to look.
- His Champion Rule: move forward with an “I need to get this done” mindset. Whatever happens, don’t stop. Stay consistent, keep moving forward, and the results will follow.
“Tiago showed us how to win a new market with discipline, curiosity, and the courage to keep moving forward,” said Krazhan.
Watch or listen to Season 2, Episode 2 with Tiago Pereira on:
Bet It Drives Season 2 kicked off with Rasmus Sojmark and keeps the pace with upcoming episodes featuring Kyrylo Korobka and Kelly Kehn. Buckle up. Lisbon’s just getting started.
The next chapter of iGaming belongs to those who play smart and play bold. Meet GR8 Tech at booth 5028-2 during SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, November 3–6, and discover the Heavyweight Rulebook built for operators ready to scale, localize, and win.
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