World Series of Poker Registration Guide: Sign Me Up!

^{WSOP’s Welcome sign leading into the Paris Las Vegas Casino convention area is always a welcome sight. (Photo: Christina Bradfield / Casinos.com)}

As the 2026 World Series of Poker is officially underway, you might be asking yourself, how do I register? The WSOP has already opened registration for all its events, and you have many options for how to buy in. Casinos.com will lead you through your choices and help you see which one might be best for you.

In-Person Registration for WSOP

One popular way of registering is still in person. You can visit the WSOP registration area at Paris Las Vegas located in the Versailles Ballroom, near the front end of the Paris Convention Center.

According to the WSOP, this particular office will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily through July 15th.”

All participants are required to present valid and unexpired photo identification, a Caesars Rewards card, and payment to enter events.

How do I get a Caesars Rewards Card?

If you’ve never gotten a rewards card prior to the series, you can visit the “Caesars Rewards front desk at the entrance of the Paris convention area.” In order to get a card, you’ll “need a valid photo ID, such as a state-issued driver’s license or a passport.”

The Caesars reward front desk is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

If you already have a card, do NOT sign up for a new one; just request a new copy of your card.

Download the App

Another must-have for the series is the free WSOP Live App, available online at https://www.wsop.com/wsop-live. You can also download the app either on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android devices).

WSOP’s Live App is a must for the Series giving information from everything about tournaments, to registration to stories from other players.

How Do I Pay?

In person, there are multiple ways you can pay. Cash is king here, but you can also use cashier's checks or gaming chips for the Paris or Horseshoe casinos.

For cashier's checks, they require approval before coming to Vegas. You must email a copy of the check to [email protected], and it needs to be made out to either yourself or to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Another option is:

•Paris Las Vegas or Horseshoe Las Vegas Gaming Chips

What is a TA Account?

During the series, while paying in person at the WSOP Main Cage in the Versailles Ballroom after May 26, you can set up a “Paris Tournament Account (TA)”. After you’ve set this up, you can use this account to register for any event either through the app or in person.

If you win, yay, you can put your winnings into the TA to help fund future events during the series. However, collect all funds in your account by the end of the series.

What if I Want to Wire Money for the WSOP?

You can wire money to the Paris, but this has a few more specific restrictions. You will need to contact Andy Rich, WSOP Operations Director at [email protected] to obtain a pre-approval code. This code “must be referenced on the Wire Transfer or funds will be returned." $100,000 is the minimum deposit allowed for wire transfers.

Online Registration for WSOP

All online registration ironically requires the player to first sign up in person. After initially signing up, you can then use either an ACH (US players only), PayPal or Luxon Pay (only for non-US players).

What’s an ACH? According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an ACH is “an electronic money transfer made between banks and credit unions across a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH).”

If it’s your first time using any of these methods, they’ll require an in-person verification process. Your name on the ID must match the name on the tournament registration, and allow at least an hour for the verification process before your event starts.

Are There Any Additional Fees?

It depends on how you decide to pay. If you used a “Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, or American Express to register (or PayPal) … there will be an additional” 2% fee applied. The WSOP cautions that these fees can change.

If you sent a wire transfer or used a cashier’s check, this method “is subject to any fees their bank imposes.”

How Long Are the Lines?

The lines fluctuate, and a fun way to check them is through the WSOP Live app's Stories section or by following @kevmath on X. Kevin Mathers is the WSOP Live app specialist during the series. He’s also the Poker Information Manager for GPI and The Hendon Mob during the remainder of the year.

Whatever way you decide to register, welcome to poker’s summer camp and enjoy the series!