Lesson 5
Best Poker Tournaments to Play Online & Live
The holy grails of poker. Where to chase your glory.
Ready to jump in? Here are the most prestigious tournaments and best online sites.
🏆 Best Online Poker Sites for Tournaments
PokerStars
Home of the Sunday Million. The biggest weekly tournament in the world with the best structures.
GGPoker
The world's largest poker site. Massive series, huge guarantees, and the official home of WSOP Online Bracelets.
🏛️ Best Live Poker Tournament Stops
World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Held every summer. The "Main Event" is the World Championship. Winning a bracelet is the ultimate prestige.
World Poker Tour (WPT)
Location: Global Tour
Known for player-friendly structures, televised final tables, and prestigious titles like the "WPT Champions Cup".
Key Takeaways
- • The WSOP Main Event is the dream.
- • PokerStars Sunday Million is the weekly standard.
- • GGPoker offers the biggest prize pools online currently.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- • Thinking you will win the first tournament you play (fields are massive).
- • Not checking the structure sheet (some tournaments are 'Turbos' and move too fast).
Worked Example
You want to play for a Bracelet but can't travel to Vegas.
GGPoker and WSOP.com now host online bracelet events every year.
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding to complete this lesson.
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