From $0.50 to Vegas: The Ultimate WSOP Shortcut

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Feb 16, 2026 2 min read

Have you ever dreamed of playing under the bright lights of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) but felt the high buy-ins were out of reach?

WSOP Express on GGPoker can help change that.

This streamlined qualification system allows anyone to turn a few cents into a multi-thousand-dollar prize package to the world’s most prestigious WSOP events.

How It Works: The 4-Step Climb

WSOP Express uses a simple "Steps" format. You can start at the very bottom for just $0.50 or jump in at any stage that fits your bankroll.

• Step 1 ($0.50): A fast-paced "All-In or Fold" 4-max Sit & Go. Win this to grab a Step 2 ticket.
• Step 2 ($2.00): A 6-max "Spin & Gold" tournament. The winner typically gets a Step 3 ticket, but lucky "spins" can award direct passes or higher-step entries!
• Step 3 ($10.00): A Turbo MTT. Reach the target chip stack to instantly unlock your Step 4 ticket.
• Step 4 ($150.00): The final hurdle. This is a standard tournament where the top finishers walk away with a WSOP Pass.

The Prizes: Where Can You Go?

Depending on the path you take, you can win one of three massive live event packages:

• $5,000 Ring Pass: Covers your seat in a WSOP Super Circuit event plus travel expenses. Currently, you can win your way to WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus (April 25-May 12, 2026)
• $10,000 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Pass: Your ticket to the WSOP Europe Main Event.
• $10,000 WSOP Europe Bracelet Pass: Or, you could head to the WSOP Europe in Prague, Czechia! In addition to entry to the €5,300 WSOP Europe Main Event, you receive 10 nights at the Hilton Prague, exclusive merch and player benefits.
• $30,000 Super Pass: The ultimate luxury package for the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, including a $26K Main Event entry and premium accommodation at Atlantis.

Why Play WSOP Express?

WSOP Express is designed for everyone, regardless of their bankroll. You can literally begin your journey to the WSOP for as little as $0.50, making the dream of a professional seat more inclusive than ever before.

For those who prefer a faster route, the system offers incredible flexibility. If you don't have the time or patience to climb the full four-step ladder, you can skip the line by buying directly into Step 3 or Step 4, putting you just moments away from winning a package.

And if you're a specialist in "All-In or Fold" games to "Target Stack" turbos, you can also play the specific events to ensure the highest chance of qualifyingfor the next stage. Plus, you might not even need to spend a dime! GGPoker frequently rewards active players with Step 0 tickets simply for logging in or completing daily missions.

Based in the United Kingdom, Will started working for PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time staff in 2019. He now works as Managing Editor. He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.

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