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World Series of Poker 2021 joins list of events requiring proof of vaccination

WORLD SERIES OF POKER
Posted at 11:35 AM, Aug 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-27 23:20:34-04

An earlier version of this story incorrectly included a reply tweet to WSOP's Twitter handle. That tweet has been removed. We apologize for any confusion.

The World Series of Poker has announced that it will also require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to registration for the 2021 event.

The largest poker tournament in the world is scheduled to take place Sept. 30 through Nov. 23 at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas.

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Last year's event was moved online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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