Qualify for the 2011 World Series of Poker* in Las Vegas

WSOP 2011

Team PokerStars Pro Pius Heinz Wins the 2011 WSOP* Main Event for $8,715,638!

Pius Heinz has been crowned new World Series Champion in Las Vegas. After starting the November Nine as one of the shortest stacks, Pius played a solid game that saw him steadily build a monster stack going into three-handed play. He was out-chipped against runner-up Martin Staszko for parts of the heads-up battle, but managed to fight back. He finally booked the win when all the chips went in with Pius’ A-K crushing Martin’s 10-7. Aged just 22, it’s a life-changing win for Pius, and one that instantly makes him one of the highest-earning poker players of all time! Check the PokerStars Blog for more on Pius’ win.

Please Note: 2011 World Series satellites have now ended.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP)* Main Event is the biggest poker tournament in the world and you can win a prize package now, via online tournaments at PokerStars. The Main Event Passport is the best way to qualify online, with tournaments available in a range of buy-ins that suit players of all levels and bankrolls.

The Main Event Passport prize package is worth thousands of dollars, giving you everything you need to enjoy the trip of a lifetime in Las Vegas, including:

$10,000 WSOP* Main Event buy-in
$3,000 for travel and expenses

PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to register directly with the organizers of the event, and to book all your own travel and accommodation.

How to Qualify

You can choose from a range of satellites that include cash and FPP buy-ins, as well as Steps Sit & Go’s. Win a Main Event Passport and you’ll be booking your trip and preparing to play for millions of dollars on poker’s biggest stage.

To register for a WSOP* satellite, open the PokerStars lobby, click ‘Events’ and ‘Passport’.

For more details on how qualification for the 2011 World Series works, check the Frequently Asked Questions, and also make sure you read the Terms and Conditions relating to this promotion.

What is the World Series of Poker*?

The $10,000 buy-in World Series Main Event, held every year at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is the biggest tournament in poker. It attracts professional players, celebrities, sports stars, and online qualifiers alike, and anyone can win it. Last year, Team PokerStars Pro Jonathan Duhamel took it down, scooping $8,944,310 in cash from a total prize pool of $68,798,600. This year, it could be you.

If you have any questions about World Series qualification, contact wsop@pokerstars.com.

* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively Caesars). CIE does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, PokerStars or its products, services, promotions or tournaments. Any promotion or tournament on this site will not guarantee your seat or ability to register for any WSOP event or any WSOP affiliated event which is at the sole discretion of Caesars.