World Series of Poker adds Solana payments for tournament buy-ins
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is integrating Solana-based cryptocurrency payments for tournament buy-ins and payouts. The partnership with MoonPay aims to modernize the payment experience for international players starting in Las Vegas and expanding to the Bahamas.
Why it matters
This represents a major adoption of blockchain technology by a global sporting event, signaling increased mainstream utility for crypto assets.
Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email World Series of Poker adds Solana payments for tournament buy-ins The move marks an integration of blockchain-based payments into a major live sporting and gaming event. By Margaux Nijkerk | Edited by Jamie Crawley Jun 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. 1 min read Make preferred on What to know : The World Series of Poker is introducing Solana-powered crypto payments, allowing players to buy into tournaments with digital assets through MoonPay starting at this year s WSOP in Las Vegas. The rollout will expand to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas this December, where winners can opt to receive payouts in Solana-based stablecoins, bringing blockchain payments to one of the world s biggest poker events. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is bringing cryptocurrency payments to its global tournament circuit by teaming up with the Solana Foundation.
The report focuses on the business and technical aspects of the partnership without taking a stance on crypto markets.
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