Qualifiers
Step by Step
Your path to glory runs through WSOP Express — GGPoker’s official four-step ladder from just $0.50 to a seat at the World Series of Poker.
WSOP Express starts here. Jump into a fast 4-max All-In or Fold Sit & Go on GGPoker for just $0.50 and win your ticket to Step 2. New to it? A free Step 0 ticket is available every day.
Take your ticket into a $2 Spin & Gold. Hit the right multiplier and you can win a WSOP Pass outright — or a ticket further up the ladder.
Step up to a $10 Target Stack Turbo. Start with 3,000 chips and build your stack to 50,000 to lock up your seat at Step 4.
The final step to glory. Win a $150 tournament and claim your WSOP Pass — the $30,000 Super Pass (redeem for the $26,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event + hotel), the $10,000 Bracelet Pass (WSOP Las Vegas Main Event), or the $5,000 Ring Pass (redeem for the $3,500 WSOP Super Circuit Main Event). You can start on any step — how far you climb is up to you.
A satellite is a qualifying tournament where instead of cash prizes, winners receive entry tickets to a larger, more expensive tournament. They’re the most cost-effective way to play in major poker events.
Satellite buy-ins range from free (freerolls) to a few hundred dollars. The lower the buy-in, the more stages you may need to advance through. We recommend starting with a level that fits your bankroll.
Absolutely. Thousands of players qualify for the WSOP Main Event every year through satellites. Some players have turned $11 investments into million-dollar scores by winning their seat through a satellite chain.
Depending on the satellite type, you can win seats to higher-level qualifiers, direct entries into WSOP bracelet events, or full packages that include the buy-in, hotel accommodation, and travel expenses.
Yes. Most major online poker rooms — including PokerStars, GGPoker, and partypoker — run official WSOP satellite programs throughout the year, especially in the months leading up to the WSOP in Las Vegas.
Satellite strategy differs from regular tournaments. The key is survival — you don’t need to win, just finish in a qualifying position. Conservative play in the late stages is usually optimal.