Warner Bros. Discovery and WSOP Reach Multi-Year Broadcast Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has signed a multi-year broadcast agreement with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to air WSOP events on its platforms. The partnership expands the media coverage of poker tournaments, providing global poker fans with more viewing channels.
Warner Bros. Discovery and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced a multi-year broadcast agreement. Under the deal, Warner Bros. Discovery will air WSOP events—including the Main Event and other key tournaments—across its television networks and digital platforms.
This partnership marks a significant expansion of the WSOP's media footprint. Previously, WSOP broadcast rights were primarily held by other networks. Teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to bring poker to a broader audience. Warner Bros. Discovery has extensive experience in sports broadcasting, owning well-known channels such as TNT, TBS, and Eurosport.
As the world's oldest and most prestigious poker series, the WSOP is held annually each summer in Las Vegas, attracting thousands of players. The Main Event champion earns millions of dollars in prize money and the iconic gold bracelet. Details of the new broadcast deal have not yet been fully disclosed, but it is expected to deliver more exciting live coverage of the tournaments for poker fans in the years to come.
Industry analysts believe the partnership reflects the growing media value of poker tournaments. With the rise of online poker and live streaming platforms, competition for broadcast rights to top-tier events like the WSOP has intensified. Warner Bros. Discovery's involvement will help the WSOP further expand its global reach.
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- The specific channels have not been announced yet, but the company owns sports and entertainment channels including TNT, TBS, Eurosport, etc., and is expected to select some of these platforms for broadcast.