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The Solana Foundation is expanding its partnership with the World Series of Poker beyond sponsorship, organizing an invitation-only tournament set to take place on the same stage as the 2026 WSOP Main Event.
The World Series of Poker Solana (WSOPS) event will be held at Paris Las Vegas on August 4, bringing together a select group of crypto personalities for a two-day competition. The tournament will be hosted by Jamie Gold, who won the WSOP Main Event back in 2006.
Participants include several recognizable figures from the crypto community, such as MinhxDynasty, Ansem, Ashley D. Can, Ryan Solomon, Wendy O, Banks, Bangerz, Rasmr, and Gabriel Haines. Before the competition begins, Gold will give the group a primer on tournament strategy, reading opponents, and the mental side of poker.
Solana’s involvement with the WSOP has been highly visible throughout this year’s series, with branding present across the venue and on the Main Event stage. The partnership also introduced crypto-based buy-ins through the WSOP Live app, allowing for faster and more secure tournament registration.
As an official Solana ambassador, Gold has praised the collaboration, saying it eliminates the need to carry large sums of cash and reflects how the poker economy is evolving alongside digital currency adoption among players funding accounts or making withdrawals.
The invitational will feature nine players competing for a $100,000 prize pool, with each starting with 100,000 chips and 15-minute blind levels under standard WSOP rules. Every participant is guaranteed at least $2,500, while the eventual winner will take home $50,000.
