WSOP Tournament of Champions $1 Million Freeroll Returning to Commerce Casino May 15-17
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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament of Champions is returning to Commerce Casino in Los Angeles in May.
The $1 million freeroll event, which is exclusive to players who won a WSOP bracelet or Circuit ring between June 2024 and May 2025, will take place May 15-17 at the legendary Southern California casino.
It will mark the second time in two years that the legendary Southern California casino will host the Tournament of Champions, an exciting kickoff to the WSOP summer festival in Las Vegas.
“We are happy to return to The Commerce Casino & Hotel for the WSOP Tournament of Champions and our 15th consecutive $1,000,000 freeroll,” WSOP Chief Executive Officer Ty Stewart said in a press release. “With a $2 million guaranteed Circuit Main Event, WSOP satellites and nonstop action at the world’s biggest poker room, this is like the opening ceremonies for the 2025 WSOP.”
The final table of the 2025 Tournament of Champions will be live-streamed on YouTube. Additional details about the live stream will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Last Time at Commerce
Last year's Tournament of Champions attracted 559 runners from around the world as Dong Meng won his second bracelet and $200,000 and he defeated runner-up Kevin Will ($120,000).
The final table also included Nathan Wasson (3rd - $87,000), Rick Gebhart (4th - $63,000) and Cody Bell (5th - $46,000).
“The Commerce is thrilled to be welcoming back the WSOP Circuit Finals, as well as the T.O.C., both of which are such prestigious events,” said Commerce Tournament Director Cavin Quintanilla. “It takes a dedicated team to deliver legendary customer service and I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with these two iconic brands. We will strive to uphold the integrity of the game, show everyone a great time and elevate each other’s legacy.”
2024 WSOP Tournament of Champions Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dong Meng | United States | $200,000 | |
| 2 | Kevin Will | United States | $120,000 | |
| 3 | Nathan Wasson | United States | $87,000 | |
| 4 | Rick Gebhart | United States | $63,000 | |
| 5 | Cody Bell | United States | $46,000 | |
| 6 | Ramon Kropmanns | Brazil | $35,000 | |
| 7 | Scott Dulaney | United States | $26,000 | |
| 8 | Alan Merdita | United States | $20,000 | |
| 9 | John West | United States | $16,000 |
Circuit Stop at Commerce
In addition to the Tournament of Champions bracelet event, Commerce will host a WSOP Circuit stop from May 9-24 featuring 18 ring events.
The WSOPC Commerce stop will culminate with a $1,700 buy-in Main Event with a $2 million guaranteed prize pool.
Other highlights of the series include a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event, a $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller and a $600 ITM XL Bounty NLH event.
The full schedule for the WSOP Tournament of Champions Series at the Commerce is available in the table below.
2025 WSOP Tournament of Champions Schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Event #1: The Housewarming | $600 |
| May 11 | Event #2: Seniors | $400 |
| May 11 | Event #3: No-Limit Hold’em | $600 |
| May 12 | Event #4: Monster Stack | $400 |
| May 13 | Event #5: H.O.R.S.E | $600 |
| May 14 | Event #6: No-Limit Hold’em | $1,100 |
| May 15 | Event #7: No-Limit Hold’em | $400 |
| May 16 | Event #8: WSOP Circuit Main Event | $1,700 |
| May 16 | Event #9: No-Limit Hold’em | $400 |
| May 17 | Event #10: No-Limit Hold’em | $400 |
| May 18 | Event #11: Pot Limit Omaha | $400 |
| May 19 | Event #12: No-Limit Hold’em | $600 |
| May 19 | Event #13: Pot Limit Omaha 8 or Better | $400 |
| May 20 | Event #14: T.O.R.S.E | $400 |
| May 21 | Event #15: 8-Max No-Limit Hold’em High Roller | $2,200 |
| May 22 | Event #16: ITM XL Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | $600 |
| May 23 | Event #17: 8-Max No-Limit Hold’em | $600 |
| May 24 | Event #18: Double Stack Closer | $400 |
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