56th World Series of Poker begins on the Strip — PHOTOS
The 56th edition of the World Series of Poker got underway Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. Here are photos from the first day of action.
The 56th edition of the World Series of Poker got underway Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

People come and go during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees line up to register during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A dealer passes out cards during the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A dealer grabs cards during the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees pass by signage for the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A dealer gathers chips during the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

A dealer reaches for chips during the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Attendees compete in the $500 industry employees no-limit hold'em event during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

People come and go during the first day of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
The 56th edition of the World Series of Poker got underway Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas with the first starting flight of the $1,000 buy-in No-limit Hold’em Mystery Millions tournament.
The $500 buy-in Industry Employees No-limit Hold’em event also started Tuesday.