TLDR
- WSOP will accept Solana payments for tournament buy-ins starting June 10 in Las Vegas.
- MoonPay will act as the exclusive processor for all SOL transactions at WSOP events.
- Players will pay the exact dollar buy-in amount with zero processing fees.
- Solana becomes the official presenting sponsor of the 2026 WSOP series.
- WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas will offer stablecoin payouts to winners.
The World Series of Poker will accept cryptocurrency payments for tournament entries through a new partnership with the Solana Foundation. The series will process buy-ins on Solana using MoonPay’s infrastructure without processing fees. The rollout begins June 10 in Las Vegas and extends to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December 2026.
Solana Becomes Official Payment Partner for WSOP
WSOP confirmed that players can pay tournament buy-ins with SOL starting June 10 in Las Vegas. MoonPay will serve as the exclusive processor for these crypto transactions. Players will pay the exact dollar value in SOL without extra fees.
WSOP CEO Ty Stewart said the initiative modernizes player payments and improves access.
He stated, “We are incredibly proud to bring such an innovative and passionate community into the fold.” He added that Solana’s ecosystem remains focused on consumer experience.
Solana will act as the official presenting sponsor of the 2026 WSOP summer series. The agreement also covers the inaugural WSOP Paradise event in the Bahamas. Organizers confirmed that branding and product integration form part of the sponsorship.
Buy-ins at WSOP events range from a few hundred dollars to six figures. Therefore, zero processing fees remove the usual 2% to 3% surcharge. Players using SOL will not pay more than the listed buy-in amount.
WSOP stated that players can bypass traditional credit cards and cash cage payments. Instead, they can complete transactions through Solana’s blockchain network. MoonPay will handle the payment flow at the venue.
Stablecoin Payouts Planned for WSOP Paradise
WSOP Paradise will introduce stablecoin payout options for winners in December 2026. Winners can choose to receive prize money on Solana’s network. Organizers confirmed that payouts will settle in stablecoins.
International players often face wire transfer delays and currency conversion costs. Stablecoin settlements aim to simplify prize distribution across borders. WSOP confirmed that this option will operate at the Bahamas event.
The partnership also includes co-developed products linked to the tournament series. WSOP events will stream on Solana’s platform under the agreement. Organizers confirmed that these features accompany the payment rollout.
The World Series of Poker has operated for 57 years. This marks the first time the series accepts cryptocurrency directly for buy-ins. WSOP confirmed that the integration follows regulatory approval processes in Nevada.
The announcement outlined that MoonPay manages all crypto payment processing. WSOP will not charge additional fees on SOL transactions. The June 10 launch in Las Vegas marks the start of the crypto payment option.
