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Las Vegas, Nevada (September 16, 2026) - The World Series of Poker is bringing back an added incentive for players who enjoyed success during 2026, with the $1 Million Paradise Parlay offering eligible players the opportunity to turn their previous WSOP accomplishments into additional prizes at WSOP Paradise 2026.

The promotion rewards players who have reached a final table or won a WSOP bracelet during the 2026 calendar year, with the potential to earn as much as $500,000 in additional prizes. The promotion is tied to results in the 20 bracelet events taking place at Baha Mar in the Bahamas from December 2 through December 17.

WSOP Paradise 2026 is set to be the fourth edition of the international festival and will feature 20 gold bracelet events and $120 million in guaranteed prize pools. The centerpiece of the schedule is the $26,000 Super Main Event, which carries a massive $50 million guarantee.

How the Paradise Parlay Works

The Paradise Parlay connects success achieved earlier in the year with performance at WSOP Paradise 2026. Players who qualified through their 2026 WSOP results can earn cash rewards by reaching specific milestones during the Paradise festival.

Eligibility is open to players who either reached a final table, defined as finishing second through ninth, or won a WSOP bracelet event during the 2026 calendar year before WSOP Paradise. Both live and online bracelet results can qualify a player for the promotion.

Once eligible, players can collect rewards for their performances across the 20 bracelet events at WSOP Paradise.

The reward structure is divided into two categories: players who final-tabled a 2026 bracelet event and players who won a WSOP bracelet in 2026.

For players who reached a bracelet-event final table earlier in 2026, the Paradise Parlay offers:

- $500 for registering for Super Main Event Day 1A
- $5,000 for reaching a Paradise final table
- $25,000 for reaching the Super Main Event final table
- $50,000 for winning a Paradise bracelet
- $250,000 for winning the Super Main Event bracelet

Players who won a bracelet during the 2026 season are eligible for an even larger set of rewards:

- $1,000 for registering for Super Main Event Day 1A
- $10,000 for reaching a Paradise final table
- $50,000 for reaching the Super Main Event final table
- $100,000 for winning a Paradise bracelet
- $500,000 for winning the Super Main Event bracelet

Each reward category can be earned once, with only the highest qualifying achievement in each tournament counting toward the promotion. Prizes are paid directly into the player's WSOP LIVE account.

A $1 Million Guarantee

While the individual rewards provide plenty of incentive, the overall promotion comes with an additional guarantee.

WSOP has committed to distributing at least $1 million through the Paradise Parlay. If the total Parlay payout falls short of $1 million, the difference will be divided equally among participating bracelet winners and final tablists who qualify for the promotion.

That provision gives the promotion an additional layer as the Paradise festival unfolds. Players can accumulate rewards by advancing through the tournament schedule, while the overall prize pool ensures that the promotion reaches its advertised $1 million guarantee.

The structure also gives players multiple opportunities to benefit. A qualifying player does not have to win the Super Main Event to receive a Paradise Parlay payout. Simply registering for Day 1A of the Super Main Event triggers the initial reward, while deeper tournament runs unlock progressively larger prizes.

The Super Main Event Takes Center Stage

The Super Main Event is naturally the biggest target for players participating in the promotion.

Scheduled to begin December 10, the $26,000 buy-in Super Main Event carries a $50 million guaranteed prize pool, making it the marquee tournament on the 2026 WSOP Paradise schedule.

For an eligible 2026 WSOP bracelet winner, reaching the Super Main Event final table would add $50,000 through the Paradise Parlay. Winning the tournament would trigger the promotion's top individual reward of $500,000.

A player who qualified through a previous final-table appearance has a separate reward structure, with $25,000 available for reaching the Super Main Event final table and $250,000 available for winning it.

The promotion therefore gives some of the year's most accomplished WSOP players another reason to compete at the final major bracelet festival of 2026.

Paradise Offers More Than the Parlay

The Paradise Parlay is one of several promotions surrounding this year's festival. WSOP Paradise will also feature special packages for high-volume tournament players, including a $100,000 Paradise Package and a $300,000 VIP Package. The packages include extended stays at Baha Mar and require players to meet specified tournament buy-in requirements. 

Meanwhile, all 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners are receiving a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, including entry into the $2,750 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty and complimentary accommodations.

With $120 million guaranteed across 20 bracelet events, the 2026 WSOP Paradise festival already represents a significant conclusion to the WSOP calendar. The Paradise Parlay adds another competitive storyline, rewarding players who established themselves during the year and giving them the opportunity to turn that success into even more prizes in the Bahamas.

From December 2 through December 17, players at Baha Mar will have the chance to compete for bracelets, massive guaranteed prize pools, and for those who qualify, a share of the $1 million Paradise Parlay.