Official Rules
WSOP Academy Main Event Final 9 Promotion
The “WSOP Academy Main Event Final 9 Promotion” (the “Promotion”) is valid from July 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time and ends on August 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (the “Promotion Period”).
Prizes
- Tier 1 (Broad Incentive) – Eligible participant(s) who complete the WSOP Academy “Poker IQ” test during the Promotion Period, and who score higher than the average Poker IQ test score of the final nine (9) players at the 2026 WSOP® Main Event final table who complete the Poker IQ test, will receive a free one (1) month trial subscription of the WSOP+ Premium Subscription tier (approximate retail value $49.99 USD).
- Tier 2 (Grand Prize) - Eligible participant(s) who complete the WSOP Academy “Poker IQ” test during the Promotion Period and who score higher than the average Poker IQ test score of the final nine (9) players at the 2026 WSOP® Main Event final table will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one (1) Grand Prize, consisting of: (i) one (1) $10,000.00 USD seat to the 2027 World Series of Poker® Main Event in Las Vegas, Nevada; and (ii) one (1) package of Caesar's Rewards® credits (estimated value $1,500.00 USD) (Tier 1 and Tier 2 prizes, collectively, the “Prizes”).
- Selection of a Grand Prize winner will be made by Sponsor by drawing at random from among eligible entrants.
- Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, change these Official Rules, or cancel the Promotion, and to disqualify any entrant from participating in the Promotion in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor. All decisions of the management of Sponsor are final, absolute and binding on all entrants who participate in the Promotion. Sponsor reserves all rights.
- Exact Prizes details, dates, location, access, travel arrangements, lodging, and event credentials are subject to availability and Sponsor approval.
- Prizes have no cash alternative unless Sponsor chooses otherwise. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be sold, assigned, substituted, or exchanged, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
- Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prizes if any advertised Prizes become unavailable for any reason.
Eligibility
Employees and directors of Sponsor, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and advertising, promotion, or production agencies associated with this offering (and the IRS dependents, immediate family members and individuals residing in the same household as any of the foregoing persons) are not eligible. All applicable laws apply. By participating, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules (“Rules”). The Promotion is void where prohibited by law, rule or regulation.
How to Enter
In order to participate in the Promotion, an eligible participant must:
- Download the WSOP Academy® application from the Apple® or Google® Play app store, create your free GG Pass account, or sign-in with your existing GG Pass Account, and join the players competing in the challenge.
- Complete an official Poker IQ Test during the Promotion Period. Take the comprehensive poker assessment for the first or second time during the Promotion Period. Your score is calculated instantly and compared against the Final 9 benchmark.
- Beat the average – win your prize. Score higher than the Final 9 average to unlock your free WSOP+ Premium month and enter the grand prize draw for a seat at the 2027 WSOP Main Event.
The Promotion is open only to legal residents of jurisdictions where participation is lawful and who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry.
Each eligible Poker IQ test may count as one (1) entry, subject to the entry limits below.
Entry Limits
Limit one (1) entry per person, unless otherwise stated by Sponsor. Use of multiple accounts, automated entry methods, bots, scripts, spam comments, duplicate accounts, or any attempt to manipulate the entry process may result in disqualification. Entries that are incomplete, late, fraudulent, offensive, or unlawful will be disqualified.
Selection of Winner
One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected at random by Sponsor from among all eligible entrants. Potential winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, liability/publicity release (where legal), and an IRS Form W-9. Failure to comply when requested may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If potential winner is found to be ineligible, or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines a Prize for any reason prior to award, such potential winner will be disqualified, and an alternate winner may be selected.
Sponsor reserves the right to require proof of identification, age, eligibility, and acceptance of these Official Rules from any potential winner prior to awarding a Prize.
Travel and Event Conditions
If the Prize includes travel, event access, lodging, transportation, or attendance at an event, the winner must be available on the dates selected by Sponsor.
Winner is responsible for having valid identification and any required travel documents.
Winner is responsible for all expenses not expressly included in the Prize, including but not limited to airfare, ground transportation, hotel incidentals, food, taxes, insurance, tips, and personal expenses, unless Sponsor states otherwise in writing.
Event access is subject to venue rules, security requirements, age restrictions, credential approval, and any applicable rules set by the event operator.
If the winner cannot attend on the required dates or fails to comply with event requirements, Sponsor may select an alternate winner.
Required Documents
Before receiving any Prize, the potential winner may be required to complete and return eligibility documents, tax forms, liability releases, publicity releases, travel releases, and any other documents reasonably required by Sponsor.
Failure to complete required documents may result in disqualification.
Taxes
Winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, local, provincial, or other taxes, fees, and costs associated with accepting and using the Prize. Sponsor may issue tax forms, where required by law.
Prize/Odds
Prize is non-transferable and no substitution by winner is allowed. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize or any component thereof in the event the advertised prize or any components thereof becomes unavailable. Prizes are not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash. Any difference between advertised and actual values will not be awarded. The total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Tier One Prize is $49.99 USD and of the Tier Two Prize is $11,500.00 USD.
Odds
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries.
Prize Conditions
Sponsor may conduct an eligibility check to confirm eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. By entering, you agree to cooperate reasonably with any such eligibility check. Failure to cooperate may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If a potential winner has engaged in or does engage in any conduct that could damage the reputation or business of Sponsor or the host casino property for WSOP (“Host”), as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the potential winner may be disqualified and Prizes may be awarded to an alternate winner, time permitting. Each potential winner must also comply with all requirements for proper and appropriate behavior during any Prize-related activities or events. Any inappropriate behavior, as determined by Sponsor or Host in its sole discretion, may result in removal from any activity or event.
Redemption
Winner will be notified during the Promotion and has approximately forty-eight (48) hours from time of notification to claim his or her Prize or the Prize will be forfeited.
Rights
By entering the Promotion, entrants agree to have their information displayed on the Sponsor and Host’s YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram Pages and/or website, and used by Sponsor or Host for any purpose, at any time, without any fee or other form of compensation.
Publicity Release
Except where prohibited by law, by accepting the Prize, winner grants Sponsor the right to use winner’s name, likeness, voice, image, social media handle, biographical information, statements, photographs, video footage, and content captured during the Prize experience for advertising, promotional, social media, and marketing purposes without additional compensation.
Content Participation
Winner understands that the Prize experience may be filmed, photographed, recorded, or otherwise captured for content. Winner agrees to behave respectfully and comply with all reasonable production, event, venue, and Sponsor instructions. Sponsor is not required to include winner in any final video, post, or piece of content.
Social Network Site Disclaimers
As a condition of participating in the Promotion, you agree and acknowledge that social networking sites used to promote the Promotion (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) as well as their owners, directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, parents, subsidiaries, attorneys, insurers, and associated entities (collectively, the "Social Media Group") are not sponsors of the Promotion, do not endorse or administer the Promotion, and are not in any way associated with the Promotion. All questions regarding the Promotion must be directed to Sponsor, not the Social Media Group. You also agree that as a condition of participating in the Promotion, you shall release the Social Media Group from any and all liability arising out of or relating to your entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Promotion, acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize, or the broadcast, exploitation, or use of an entry. Entries that do not comply with YouTube’s Community Guidelines, available at https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567, will be disqualified.
Data Collection/Privacy
Sponsor and its agencies collect information from you when you participate in the Promotion. Entering the Promotion constitutes your permission to Sponsor to collect and maintain the data, and for Sponsor to connect with entrants for marketing purposes. The information collected is subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at: https://www.wsop.com/legal/privacy/
Sponsor
WSOP LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, d/b/a World Series of Poker.
Additional Rules
- Any dispute not covered in these Official Rules will be resolved by management of Sponsor and their decision is final and binding to all participants.
- If the system of drawing a winner is inoperable or malfunctions, management of Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or postpone the drawing/promotion/event to a different time or day.
- All applicable taxes required relating to the winning of any of the Prizes are the sole responsibility of the participant. Participants with cumulative winnings over $600 for the year will receive appropriate tax forms. A Social Security number may be required for winnings equal to or greater than $100.00 per IRS reporting requirements. (Refer to https://www.irs.gov/ on the website).
- Sponsor’s management reserves the right to distribute additional entries at its discretion. By participating in the promotion, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decision of management of Sponsor. Management of Sponsor will resolve any dispute or situation not covered by these Official Rules and that decision shall be final and binding on all participants.
- Sponsor reserves the right to change, cancel, or modify the terms of this promotion at any time at management’s sole discretion.
- Sponsor and any of its affiliated companies may exclude anyone from participating in the promotion for any or no reason, at management’s sole discretion. In the event of any conflict between this paragraph and any other language in these Official Rules, this paragraph shall control.