the World Series of Poker 2022 It’s only a month away, and poker players from across the United States and around the world are planning their trips to the biggest and most prestigious poker festival in the world.
Not everyone has the bankroll for bigger events on the WSOP schedule like the $250,000 Super High Roller or $50,000 Poker Players Championshipand that’s where mega satellites come in.
The WSOP holds mega satellites each year for dozens of WSOP events, and 2022 is no exception. For example, Mega Satellites give you the option to qualify for Pot Limit Omaha High Roller at $25,000 for just $320 or the 2022 WSOP Main Event for as little as $140.
Right here PokerNews summarizes all the details of the 2022 WSOP mega satellite!
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WSOP Main Event Mega Satellites
There are several ways to win your $10,000 buy-in for Event #70: WSOP Main Event July 2-7.
Three mega satellites offer players the chance to win $10,000 in tournament buy-in chips that can be used for the Main Event, or you can win your way to poker’s most prestigious tournament for just $140.
| Membership | Weather | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $140 | 8am | turbo | $1,100 Mega Satellite Admissions |
| $250 | 2 p.m. | turbo | $2,175 in mega satellite admissions |
| $580 | 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. | Ordinary | $10,000 tournament chips |
| $1,100 | 1 p.m. | Ordinary | $10,000 tournament chips |
| $2,175 | 8 p.m. | Ordinary | $10,000 tournament chips |
Turbo Mega Satellites awarding multiples of $10,000 in tournament chips take place July 3-8. These take place at 8am with a buy-in of $1,100.
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Housewarming Mega Satellites
The 2022 WSOP kicks off with Event #5: The NLH Housewarming Party ($5M GTD) which already has a super attractive $500 buy-in. However, there are mega satellites operating twice a day from June 1-4 before the four departure flights from June 2-5.
At noon there is a $75 buy-in satellite and at 4 p.m. there is a $130 satellite. Both Mega Satellites will award a number of $500 entries to The Housewarming based on entries.
General Mega Satellites
If you haven’t quite decided which tournament to attend at the 2022 WSOP, there are also general mega satellites.
These run daily during the WSOP at 8pm with buy-ins of $580 or $1,100. The $580 buy-in satellite will award multiples of $5,000 in tournament buy-in chips, while the $1,100 satellite will award multiples of $10,000 in tournament buy-in chips.
Specialized megasatellites
Specialized mega satellites will take place for the next day’s $5,000 or $10,000 championship event. These will begin on the date indicated below at 8 p.m.
| Date | Event | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Event #10: $10,000 Dealer’s Choice | $1,100 |
| June 6 | Event #15: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,100 |
| June 9 | Event #22: $10,000 Seven Card Stud | $1,100 |
| June 11 | Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold’em | $1,100 |
| June 13 | Event #31: $10,000 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball | $1,100 |
| June 16 | Event #38: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw | $1,100 |
| June 17 | Event #40: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $1,100 |
| June 19 | Event #44: $10,000 HORSE | $1,100 |
| June 20 | Event #46: $5,000 6-Hand No-Limit Hold’em | $580 |
| June 24 | Event #53: $5,000 Mixed Hold’em No-Limit / Pot-Limit Omaha | $580 |
| June 27 | Event #60: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold’em | $1,100 |
| June 28 | Event #63: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better | $1,100 |
| June 30th | Event #67: $10,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em | $1,100 |
| 1st of July | Event #69: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,100 |
| 11 July | Event #79: $10,000 | $1,100 |
| July 12 | Event #81: $5,000 Eight-handed No-Limit Hold’em | $580 |
| July 14th | Event #86: $10,000 6-Hand No-Limit Hold’em | $1,100 |
| July 15th | Event #87: $5,000 Eight-Player No-Limit Hold’em | $580 |
There will also be a Mega Satellites for Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em and Event #8: $25,000 No-Limit High Roller Hold’em.
Both mega satellites come with a buy-in of $2,700 and take place at 6 p.m. on June 1 and June 3 respectively.
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$50,000 High Roller Megasatellites
How would you like to play in the Event #12: $50,000 High Roller for just $625. Well, you can thanks to two different levels of Mega Satellite taking place on June 5th.
At 3 p.m. there is a $625 Mega Satellite where players can win entries to a $5,300 Mega Satellite taking place later that evening. Both will award entries to the next Mega Satellite or $50,000 High Roller event.
$25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller Mega Satellites
There is a similar way to earn your place in Event #19: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for less, with Mega Satellites for this event which will take place on June 8th.
There is a $320 buy-in Mega Satellite at 3 p.m. which will reward multiple entries into a $2,700 buy-in Mega Satellite later in the evening. Both will award entries to the upcoming Mega Satellite or High Roller PLO $25,000 event.
$50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller Mega Satellites
the Event #28: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller The mega satellites will take place on June 12. At 3 p.m., a $625 buy-in Mega Satellite will award entries to a $5,300 buy-in Mega Satellite. This latest tournament will reward multiple entries for the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event.
$100,000 High Roller Megasatellites
From $120 to $100,000? It could be you with Event #42: $100,000 High Roller Mega Satellites taking place on June 18.
The first leg starts at noon with a $120 Mega Satellite offering entries to the $850 Mega Satellites that start at 2 p.m. Players can also choose to register directly for this event, which awards entries to the evening’s $7,500 mega satellite.
This then awards entries to the $100,000 High Roller.
$250,000 Super High Roller Mega Satellites
It’s the biggest buy-in event of the 2022 WSOP and Mega Satellites in Event #50: $250,000 Super High Roller will take place on June 22.
Starting at $2,750, the 3pm Mega Satellite will then award entries to a $25,350 buy-in Mega Satellite which will feed into the $250,000 Super High Roller itself.
$50,000 Poker Players Championship Mega Satellites
Although not the biggest buy-in of the summer, Event #56: $50,000 Poker Players Championship is certainly one of the most prestigious. There will be two mega satellite days on June 24 and 25.
At 3:00 pm there will be a $625 buy-in Mega Satellite which will award entries to the $5,300 Mega Satellite later in the evening, which awards entries to the $50,000 Players Championship.
$50,000 High Roller Megasatellites
One of the latest WSOP High Roller events is Event #83: $50,000 High Roller. The mega satellites of this event will take place on July 13
At 3:00 p.m. there will be a $625 buy-in Mega Satellite in the $5,300 Mega Satellite. Progress from this tournament and you will enter the $50,000 High Roller event.
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