WSOP Express is a series of online qualifiers powered by GGPoker, designed to give all players a chance to play at the World Series of Poker.
In many ways similar to the PokerStars Power Path, WSOP Express consists of several steps, with buy-ins starting as low as $0.50. Thus, everyone can get involved and try their hand at qualifying, regardless of the size of their bankroll.
There are four steps in total, with the final step offering passes to WSOP Bracelet and Ring events. Players can buy into any of the steps directly, including the final Step 4 satellites.
On this page, we break down everything you need to know about WSOP Express, how it works, and why it is one of the best ways for many casual players to get their seats in various WSOP tournaments.
WSOP Express Step Tournaments
The WSOP Express path consists of four steps with increasing buy-ins. Players are free to enter the qualifying path at any step, whether they buy in with cash or use a ticket won in previous steps.
- Step 1 – $0.50 All-In or Fold 4-Max Sit & Go
- Step 2 – $2 Spin & Gold 6-Max Sit & Go
- Step 3 – $10 Turbo Tournaments
- Step 4 – $150 Regular MTT awarding Ring or Bracelet Passes
Step 1 awards one ticket to Step 2. Step 2 events are Spin & Gold tournaments that can dish out Step 2, 3, or 4 tickets, and, in very rare cases, they can even award WSOP Passes directly.
The number of Step 4 tickets available in Step 3 tournaments depends on the number of entrants (one ticket for every $150 in the prize pool).
Step 4 is the final step on the WSOP Express path. These are classic multi-table tournaments awarding different types of WSOP Ring or Bracelet passes for top finishers.
WSOP Express Step Progression, Buy-ins and Prizes
| Progress | Format | Buy-in | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | All-In or Fold 4-Max SNG | $0.50 or Step 1 Ticket | Step 2 Ticket |
| Step 2 | Spin & Gold 6-Max | $2 or Step 2 Ticket | Step 2-4 Ticket, WSOP Pass Prize |
| Step 3 | Turbo Tournament (On-Demand Target Stack – 10 Players) | $10 or Step 3 Ticket | Step 4 Ticket |
| Step 4 | Regular Tournament | $150 or Step 4 Ticket | Ring Pass or Bracelet Pass |
To enter any of the steps, players can use cash or tickets they won or were awarded through various promotions running at GGPoker.
Additionally, GGPoker is hosting more expensive step tournaments where players can compete for higher-value passes, namely:
- $1,000 Bracelet Step — awarding Bracelet Passes
- $2,500 Super Step — awarding Super Pass prizes to events like the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
WSOP Express Tickets
Players can win different types of passes via Step 4 satellites. All of them will be for World Series of Poker or World Series of Poker Circuit events, depending on what is coming up.
Right now and for the remainder of 2025, the focus will be on the upcoming WSOP Paradise, which takes place in December.
Passes available via WSOP Express include:
- $5,000 Ring Pass — A ticket for WSOP Super Circuit Live events, covering a buy-in & expenses
- $10,000 Bracelet Pass — A ticket for any $10,000 WSOP tournament (including the Main Event)
- $30,000 Super Pass — A ticket for the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, covering the $26,000 buy-in, discounted accommodation at the Bahamas, and various other perks.
Players can use their Step 3 tickets to buy into any available Step 4 event. So, depending on what you’re looking to play, you can take your pick. Whether you’re looking to play in the Bahamas, want to secure your seat in the 2026 WSOP Main Event, or have a shot at some Circuit events, the options are available.
Free WSOP Express Step Tickets
There are a few ways you can get free Step 1 and Step 2 tickets. These do require you to put in some volume at GGPoker, but if you play on the site as is, these step tickets are a nice addition to all the other promotions and rakeback you’ll be accumulating.
- Play 100 hands in cash games — get a Step 1 ticket ($0.50 value)
- Play 300 cash game hands — get a Step 2 ticket ($2 value)
You can use these tickets to enter any and all WSOP Express tournaments of the appropriate level. For the first two steps, there are opportunities available around the clock, so you can pick any time that works for you.
It is also worth noting that all cash game hands count toward this promotion. Whether you play classic Hold’em and PLO, Short Deck, Rush & Cash, or All In or Fold, once you get 100 and 300 hands in, you’ll get your tickets.
FAQ
What is WSOP Express?
WSOP Express is a new series of online qualifiers powered by GGPoker to give all players a chance to qualify online for various WSOP Circuit and WSOP events and compete for rings and bracelets.
What can I win with GGPoker WSOP Express?
With GGPoker’s WSOP Express, you can win entries into live WSOP Super Circuit and WSOP bracelet-awarding events. Prizes are worth between $5,000 and $30,000.
Can I qualify for the WSOP Paradise via WSOP Express?
Yes, you can qualify for the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event via WSOP Express and win a $30,000 package to cover your buy-in, give you discounted accommodation, and more.
Can I qualify for the WSOP Main Event through WSOP Express?
Yes, you can qualify for the WSOP Main Event using WSOP Express and win a $10,000 entry into the tournament.
Can I play in WSOP Express for free?
There are various ways you can get Step 1 and Step 2 tickets for free at GGPoker. For example, by just playing some cash game hands on the site, you’ll be receiving regular WSOP Express tickets.
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