Atlantis Paradise Island Selected As Host Venue For New World Series Of Poker® Winter Series Wsop® Paradise

Atlantis Paradise Island is proud to be selected as the host venue for the newest live tournament poker series – WSOP Paradise – by the richest, most prestigious and longest-running poker series – the World Series of Poker, made possible in partnership with GGPoker. The tournament series is set to take place at Atlantis from Dec. 3-14, 2023, and builds on the momentum generated by the record-breaking 54th annual WSOP held in Las Vegas earlier this year.

Paradise Island, Bahamas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlantis Paradise Island is proud to be selected as the host venue for the newest live tournament poker series – WSOP Paradise – by the richest, most prestigious and longest-running poker series – the World Series of Poker, made possible in partnership with GGPoker. The tournament series is set to take place at Atlantis from Dec. 3-14, 2023, and builds on the momentum generated by the record-breaking 54th annual WSOP held in Las Vegas earlier this year.

WSOP Paradise will feature 15 bracelet events and be headlined by $50 million in guaranteed prize pools, including a $5,000 Main Event with a $15 million total prize pool guarantee, and a $1,500 Mystery Bounty with a $5 million guarantee. In addition, WSOP Paradise will have unparalleled value for High Rollers: a massive $100k event with $5 million guaranteed, a $50k event with $2 million guaranteed, two Pot Limit Omaha events with seven-figure guarantees, and a signature $25,000 GGMillion$ event with a staggering $10 million total prize pool guarantee.

"The timing of WSOP Paradise is perfect as Atlantis unveils a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Atlantis Casino complemented by renovated guest rooms at The Royal and Michelin star chef dining experiences that will be complete in time for the WSOP Paradise event," said Joe Brunini, Chief Gaming & Customer Development Officer Atlantis Paradise Island, the Bahamas. "We are thrilled to welcome the WSOP Paradise, players and fans this winter to experience the resort and the beautiful Bahamas."

"Atlantis Paradise Island will serve as an incredible destination to host the WSOP's newest must-play series," said Ty Stewart, SVP & Executive Director of the WSOP. "Poker has made a home at Atlantis for a long time, and we're excited to bring the WSOP to the destination with a series that can't be matched."

"GGPoker is truly excited by the prospect of welcoming so many of our players to Atlantis Paradise Island this December," said Paul Burke, Head of Public Relations for GGPoker. "Poker enthusiasts love playing their favorite game in world-class locations, particularly when traveling with family or friends - WSOP Paradise allows players to combine unmissable WSOP tournament action and a luxury resort experience into an unbeatable holiday adventure!"

GGPoker sent 774 players to the 2023 WSOP Main Event and has pledged to send even more unique players to the WSOP Paradise. Online qualifiers, and tournament promotions, including special rates for Atlantis guest rooms for players, will be available online at ggpoker.com starting August 1, 2023. The full schedule of events will be announced shortly after.

Atlantis Paradise Island is undergoing a significant renovation to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of its iconic Royal Towers this year. The Atlantis Casino will be refreshed with modern finishes, shimmering textures, celestial fixtures, and flowing lines that echo the refractions of the sea. Upon entering the smoke-free Atlantis Casino, guests are welcomed with a grander and more elegant sense of space. Other updates include enhancements to table games and slots, an exciting high-limit slots lounge, and an expansion of the exclusive gaming salon.

The Atlantis Casino also introduces the lively bar and lounge, Bar Sol, offering a perfect perch to take in the excitement on the casino floor, enjoy a pre-or post-dinner drink with live music nightly, or celebrate a big win at the slots. Complementing Bar Sol is the Atlantis Casino's Moon Bar – well known for its sleek marine habitat centerpiece behind the bar with moon jellyfish – offers a sophisticated beverage program with classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, draft beer and a selection of cigars.

Silan, which translates to "date syrup" in Persian, is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef Alon Shaya that opens this fall and is located on the casino floor. Dishes will incorporate ingredients local to the Bahamas, including Creamy Whipped Hummus with tahini; Borekas with everything bagel spice and local honey; Spiny Lobster Shakshuka; and Za'Atar Fried Chicken with spicy mayonnaise, among others.

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About Atlantis Paradise Island, the Bahamas:

Throughout 2023, Atlantis is rolling out bold multimillion-dollar renovations and exciting new partnerships throughout the resort – from a complete renovation of The Royal Towers to a reimagined Atlantis Casino and much more. The resort's 25th anniversary launches a new chapter for the first-of-its-kind celebrated entertainment resort destination, ensuring that travelers will continue to experience the best at Atlantis Paradise Island, with stunning accommodations, innovative cuisine, and extraordinary experiences ranging from live music performances and concerts to internationally acclaimed food and wine festivals.

For more information about Atlantis Paradise Island, please visit www.atlantisbahamas.com.

About World Series of Poker:

Part of Caesars Entertainment's Caesars Digital operations, the World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than $4 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport's top prize. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker's longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2023, the event attracted 214,641 entrants from more than 114 different countries to the Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas and awarded more than $403 million in prize money. In addition, the WSOP has formed groundbreaking alliances in broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully expanding the brand internationally with the advent of WSOP Europe in 2007 and the WSOP Asia-Pacific in 2013 and the WSOP International Circuit Series in 2015. All WSOP events are subject to the then-current and applicable WSOP tournament rules. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com.

About GGPoker

GGPoker is the World's Biggest Poker Room, with a global player base. It offers a range of innovative games and features such as the patented Rush & Cash poker, All-In or Fold, Flip & Go, Spin & Gold, Battle Royale, GGCare & GGCheers, integrated staking platform, SnapCam video messaging, PokerCraft, and Smart HUD, all designed to enhance gaming experiences and make poker more fun than ever. In 2020, GGPoker hosted the world record-breaking WSOP Online main event and the WSOP 2020 Main Event. In 2021, GGPoker won PokerListing's 'Best Poker Software Overall' award. In 2022, GGPoker became the world's largest online poker room and was awarded the Online Poker Operator of the Year Award at the SiGMA Americas Gaming Awards. In 2023, GGPoker sent more than 750 players to the live WSOP 2023 Main Event via its celebrated Road to Vegas satellite tournaments.

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WSOP Paradise will feature 15 bracelet events and be headlined by $50 million in guaranteed prize pools, including a $5,000 Main Event with a $15 million total prize pool guarantee, and a $1,500 Mystery Bounty with a $5 million guarantee.

Media Contact

Erika Garcia-Lavyne, Atlantis Paradise Island, 1 9548092517, [email protected], https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/

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