WSOP Online US Returns: 33 Bracelet Events, Multi-State Pool Begins Sept 27

WSOP gold bracelets will once again be awarded online in the United States as the Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival begins September 27, 2026. Players in Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—states with regulated online poker—will compete for 33 bracelets in the fifth annual running of this series. Buy-ins span $250 to $3,200, event start times are between 6:30pm and 9pm ET, and shared liquidity across all four states is expected to boost field sizes and payouts.

33 Bracelet Events for US Players on WSOPOnline.com

The 2026 Fall WSOP Online Poker Festival covers 33 official bracelet events for the regulated US market. All tournaments take place on WSOPOnline.com, available to those physically located within Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The multi-state compact, in effect for these events, brings together players from all four states into a single player pool. This structure means larger tournaments and the potential for higher prizes than if states operated in isolation.

Buy-ins for bracelet events begin at $250 and run up to $3,200 for the NL Hold’em High Roller Championship. Most events start between 6:30pm and 9pm Eastern Time, allowing for widespread participation.

A WSOP gold bracelet is the ultimate symbol of poker success. (WSOP organization statement)

Focus on Mystery Bounty and Omaha Events

The schedule highlights several formats attracting strong player interest, especially the growing number of mystery bounty tournaments. Mystery bounties differ from standard knockouts in that bounty amounts are randomly assigned, with some prizes potentially exceeding the winner's payout for first. In total, eight mystery bounty events are listed for 2026—up from six last year—and appear at $250, $400, $500, and $1,000 buy-in levels.

Two of these—$400 NLH Mystery Bounty (#7) and $250 Mystery Bounty (#27)—feature multiple starting days, running October 1-4 and October 29-November 2 respectively. The $1,000 Mystery Bounty Championship carries a $350,000 guarantee and starts October 18.

Though most events are no-limit hold’em (30 out of 33), three pot-limit Omaha options are scheduled:

• $500 PLO 6-Max on October 8
• $400 PLOSSUS progressive knockout (PKO) on October 24
• $500 PLO Mystery Bounty 6-Max with a $200,000 guarantee on October 25

No other variants beyond NLHE and PLO are offered in the 2026 schedule.

Main Events, High Rollers and Unique Dates

The tournament calendar covers several marquee events considered the most coveted among participants:

• NL Hold'em Online Championship: $1,000 buy-in on November 1
• High Roller Championship: $3,200 buy-in on November 8 (the largest buy-in of the series)
• Mystery Bounty options with guarantees from $250,000 to $350,000

Unique branded events return, such as “Lucky 7’s,” “Crazy 8’s,” and the “Fall Saver.” Players can consult the official schedule to time their appearance for specific tournaments.

Tournament times are always listed in Eastern Time, and most events run in the evening to accommodate the widest player pool across time zones.

Full WSOP Online Bracelet Event Schedule 2026

A summarized glance at the featured events reveals:

• September 27: $500 NLH Mystery Bounty ($300K GTD), $1,000 NLH 6-Max
• October 1: $400 NLH, October 3: $600 NLH 6-Max
• October 4: $2,000 NLH Big PKO, October 7: $400 NLH Mystery Bounty (multi-day)
• October 8: $500 PLO 6-Max
• October 11: $500 NLH Mystery Bounty ($250K GTD), $888 NLH Crazy 8's
• October 16: $1,000 NLH Mystery Bounty Championship ($350K GTD)
• October 24: $400 PLOSSUS PKO 6-Max
• October 25: $600 NLH Deepstack Championship, $500 PLO Mystery Bounty ($200K GTD)
• November 1: $1,000 NLH Online Championship
• November 8: $3,200 NLH High Roller Championship
• November 10: $500 NLH Fall Saver

The full lineup includes multiple events per week, with buy-ins ranging from accessible $250 entry to a $3,200 high-stakes option. Nearly every day in October and early November features at least one bracelet event.

WSOP Bracelet Events: Market Context and Future Outlook

The shared player pool made possible by the multi-state compact between Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania strengthens the online poker market in the United States. It provides a boost in participation for operators and a more attractive prize environment for players.

With rising interest in formats like mystery bounty tournaments and steady demand for no-limit hold’em and pot-limit Omaha, event mixes may continue to diversify in future years depending on regulatory approvals and player feedback. The prominence of exclusive brands and large guarantees maintains the World Series of Poker’s position as the leading trophy series for online and live players alike.

Regulated operators and platform vendors should be prepared to support increased cross-state liquidity, secure payment processing, and player verification processes during major festival periods like this one. Stakeholders tracking regulatory progress and market expansion can expect further long-term evolution in the US online poker ecosystem.