The World Series of Poker is introducing Solana-powered payments for tournament buy-ins through a partnership with the Solana Foundation. Players can use SOL or stablecoins via MoonPay with no fees starting at this year's event in Las Vegas. The feature will expand to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December for optional stablecoin payouts.
The WSOP is teaming up with the Solana Foundation to allow blockchain-based payments at its global tournaments. Players will be able to buy into events using Solana digital assets starting at the Las Vegas series. WSOP CEO Ty Stewart highlighted the move to modernize payments. 'We are incredibly proud to bring such an innovative and passionate community into the fold,' he said. 'Solana's ecosystem, like the WSOP, constantly challenges conventions and remains laser-focused on the consumer experience.' Solana branding will appear at the events. The integration aims to ease cross-border transactions for international players attending the poker series.