Welcome back to the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast! This month’s episode is a HUGE one for tournament grinders and Vegas dreamers — we break down the official 2026 World Series of Poker summer schedule in Las Vegas and talk about which events are worth your bankroll, which ones to avoid, and how to plan the perfect WSOP trip.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned player, we go event-by-event discussing buy-ins, structure, field sizes, value tournaments, and realistic expectations for players heading to the biggest poker series in the world.
We also crack open some awesome poker mail:
• Unboxing The Complete Poker Workout: 100 Key Tournament Hand Quizzes by Jonathan Little (from D&B Publishing)
• New gear from Bluff Everyone Apparel
• Hoagie officially appears in CardPlayer Magazine 👀
The highlight of the show is definitely our full WSOP 2026 Vegas strategy breakdown — this is the episode you want to watch before booking your flight.
If you love poker strategy, WSOP talk, tournament prep, bankroll advice, and poker community content, this episode is for you.
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Are you going to the WSOP 2026? Which event would you play?