World Series of Poker enables Solana payments for tournament buy-ins
In brief
- WSOP players use Solana-based MoonPay payments for tournament buy-ins with zero processing fees at Las Vegas event.
- WSOP Paradise (December) winners receive stablecoin payouts on Solana blockchain.
- Partnership modernizes payments and streamlines cross-border transactions for international players.
Solana Payments Come to Live Poker
WSOP players can use Solana-based payments powered by MoonPay to buy into tournaments with no processing fees, starting at the WSOP in Las Vegas. The integration removes friction for players who hold crypto, eliminating the need to convert to fiat before entering events.
The expansion doesn't stop at buy-ins. Blockchain-based payments will expand at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December, where winners can receive payouts in stablecoins on Solana. This two-way flow—entry and exit in crypto—addresses a real pain point for international players moving money across borders.
Why This Matters
WSOP CEO Ty Stewart sees the move as essential to modernizing the tournament circuit. The partnership aims to streamline cross-border transactions for WSOP's international player base, which spans dozens of countries and currencies.
We are incredibly proud to bring such an innovative and passionate community into the fold. Solana's ecosystem, like the WSOP, constantly challenges conventions and remains laser-focused on the consumer experience.
The integration marks a noteworthy moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream gaming. Major live sporting events have been slow to embrace crypto payments. WSOP's move signals that even traditional, heavily regulated industries see value in removing middlemen and speeding settlement.
