WSOP.ca approved to launch online poker room in Ontario
- The new WSOP online poker room is set for Ontario launch
- WSOP.ca has been approved for an Ontario licence
- WSOP.ca is powered by GGPoker and the GGPoker Network’s next-generation software
- The new poker room will go live on April 4, 2022
WSOP.ca will officially open its doors to Ontario-based customers in April 2022 after being approved for a licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Online gambling will officially become legal in Ontario on April 4 and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker Network have announced that WSOP.ca, a fully-regulated online poker room, has been approved.
The new site will be powered by GGPoker and the GGPoker Network’s next-generation software, bring the global expertise to the new Ontario-focused poker destination.
It has been confirmed that existing GGPoker players based in Ontario can transfer their accounts to WSOP.ca once the new poker room is launched.
To do so, a player must log into their GGPoker account, where they will be prompted to consent to an automatic account transfer and download a software update. Players transferring their account to WSOP.ca will benefit from all of the launch promotions and bonuses as those creating a brand new account.
New customers joining WSOP.ca can sign up using the promo code NEWBONUS to get the biggest available welcome bonus.
Of the announcement, Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador, said: "As a proud Ontario native, I’m thrilled that poker’s two greatest brands have come together to launch WSOP.CA and offer the Ontario poker community the perfect place to play online.
"You’ll be seeing exclusive WSOP rewards and tournaments, running on GGPoker’s amazing app - what’s not to love about that?"
WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart added: "This partnership combines the best poker brand with the top poker software, and we’re thrilled to launch this online poker room for Ontario players."
"We look forward to seeing Ontarians qualify for the live WSOP in Las Vegas this summer and challenge native son Daniel Negreanu for a gold bracelet."
WSOP.ca offer exclusive access to WSOP tournaments and satellites as well as a range of launch promotions and bonuses.
Additionally, WSOP.ca players will automatically become enrolled in the legendary Caesars Rewards loyalty program, which is the largest customer loyalty program in the entertainment-hospitality industry, bar-none.
Members benefit from unbeatable hotel, food & beverage, entertainment and gaming opportunities at Caesars destinations across North America and unique sports experiences.
About the World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than $3.5 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport’s top prize.
Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2021, the event attracted 127,075 entrants to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and awarded more than $237 million in prize money
In addition, the WSOP has formed groundbreaking alliances in broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully expanding the brand internationally with the advent of WSOP Europe in 2007 and the WSOP Asia-Pacific in 2013 and the WSOP International Circuit Series in 2015.
In 2022, the WSOP will take place on The Las Vegas Strip for the first time ever at Bally's, the future Horseshoe, and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. All WSOP events are subject to the then-current and applicable WSOP tournament rules.
