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Solana Takes the Felt: Crypto Payments Now Live at World Series of Poker

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 4, 2026

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Solana has made its biggest move yet in mainstream crypto sponsorship by partnering with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) as its official Presenting Sponsor. This deal brings fee-free crypto payments to the largest poker tournament series in history, allowing players to buy into WSOP tournaments using SOL, USDC, and USDT directly through the WSOP LIVE app.

The centerpiece of this partnership is the 'WSOP: Solana Showdown,' an invitational tournament scheduled for August 4, 2026. This event will bring together professional poker players with some of crypto's most recognizable online personalities, including Ansem, CryptoWendyO, and Gabriel Haines.

Solana isn't stopping at one event; the foundation is sponsoring established poker ambassadors like three-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth and Michael Mizrachi. They will also have creator and celebrity VIP tables, plus exclusive hospitality events in both Las Vegas and the Bahamas.

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