World Series of Poker 2026 sets record attendance and social media reach

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas attracted a record 251,899 entries and generated a total prize pool of $469.975 million. Participants came from 149 countries, with 111 nations represented in the Main Event and a new high of 431 women entrants. Several tournaments broke entry records, including the $1,000 Mystery Millions No‑Limit Hold’em with 22,811 entries and the $1,000 Mini Main Event with 12,560 entries.

Online, the series amassed 378.3 million views and impressions across social‑media platforms, driven largely by Facebook (127 million views) and Instagram (125 million). YouTube added 103,128 new subscribers, while X contributed 36.6 million impressions. The WSOP also returned to ESPN after a five‑year hiatus, with live broadcasts of the Main Event and commentary from longtime personalities.

The tournament’s high‑roller events saw mixed trends, but the $50k Poker Players Championship grew to 108 entries, and the $100k High Roller NLH increased to 115 entries. Overall, the WSOP 2026 combined unprecedented on‑site participation with a massive digital audience, reaffirming Las Vegas as the sport’s premier hub.