Viewing schedule released for World Series of Poker Paradise

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Poker in Paradise is less than one month away, and the World Series of Poker today announced the viewing schedule for the first WSOP Paradise. Set to kick off on 3 December at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas, WSOP Paradise will feature marquee high-stakes events with the biggest names in poker and celebrity appearances.

CBS Sports Network and PokerGO, the exclusive streaming partner of the World Series of Poker, are set to deliver coverage around the tournament action with nine days of livestreamed coverage and three post-produced TV episodes with commentary from legendary poker analysts Lon McEachern and Norman Chad.

Marquee event coverage begins on Dec. 6 with Event #1: Mystery Millions, which includes a $5 million guarantee, followed by multiple days of coverage for Event #3: GG Million$ High Roller $25k, which begins on Dec. 8 and is set to feature big-name players and a $10 million guarantee. Rounding out the viewing schedule is wall-to-wall coverage of the first WSOP No-Limit Hold'em World Championship in Paradise, better known as the “Main Event,” starting Dec. 9, featuring a massive $15 million guarantee and the highly-coveted WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet.

“With big guarantees, tons of online qualifiers, extra cash bonuses and now traditional television coverage, we’re ready to welcome the Poker World to one of the most beautiful places in the world next month,” said Ty Stewart, SVP & Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. “But for those who can’t take a poker vacation to the Bahamas, we’re happy to send a bit of Paradise back home.”

Poker legends playing at WSOP Paradise include former WSOP champions Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Jamie Gold, Daniel Weinman, and others. Confirmed celebrity appearances also include four-time NBA Champion, Tony Parker, Manchester City’s all-time leading goal scorer, Sergio Agüero, chess professional and streamer, Alexandra Botez, hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen, and many more.