The World Series of Poker Paradise tournament shifts to Baha Mar for its 2026 season
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) confirmed that its high-stakes Paradise series is relocating to the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, for the upcoming winter schedule. This move marks a significant departure from the event’s previous home at Atlantis, signaling a strategic shift within the Caribbean gambling landscape.
The next chapter of WSOP Paradise is coming…
Bigger. Better. Unmissable.
This December, the world’s fastest-growing poker event arrives at the stunning @BahaMarResorts pic.twitter.com/qAG7Gvwmjo
— WSOP – World Series of Poker (@WSOP) April 10, 2026
Organizers cited the venue’s modern infrastructure and expanded capacity as primary drivers for the transition. The change aims to accommodate larger fields and a more diverse range of high-roller events scheduled for the December series.
Tournament directors have already begun finalizing the schedule, which will feature a mix of traditional Hold’em and high-stakes mixed games and run from December 1 to December 18. The resort’s 100,000-square-foot casino space will serve as the primary hub for the championship bracelets.
This expansive floor plan allows for a more efficient management of the massive player influx that accompanies the WSOP brand. Every square foot of the gaming area is being optimized to ensure the logistics match the high stakes of the international circuit.
Players can expect a streamlined experience due to the integrated nature of the Baha Mar complex, which offers upgraded amenities. The shift allows for more efficient registration and payout processes compared to previous regional installments.
Early reports indicate that this year’s WSOP Paradise schedule will mirror the success of previous years while adding new tiered buy-in structures to attract a broader demographic of gamblers.
This venue change represents the most significant logistical update to the winter poker circuit in several years.
