Solana Foundation Partners with World Series of Poker for Crypto Buy-Ins
The Solana Foundation has announced a collaboration with the World Series of Poker (WSOP), allowing players to buy into WSOP events using Solana (SOL) or Solana-based stablecoins. The infrastructure is provided by crypto payments firm MoonPay, which offers zero processing fees for entrants using these methods. Starting in December, tournament payouts in stablecoins will be available at the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. Solana Foundation Chief Product Officer Vibhu Norby highlighted that this partnership modernizes payments in the poker ecosystem, reducing friction for players globally. The collaboration also includes Solana as the official presenting sponsor of the 2026 WSOP and WSOP Paradise, with branding displayed prominently. The organizations emphasize faster payment processing and greater accessibility for international players. MoonPay Commerce President Jim Walker noted that crypto is a natural fit for global payments. Additionally, the partnership plans to develop on-chain poker products for future release. WSOP hosts about 50 events worldwide and has paid over $4 billion in prize money.
Key facts
- Solana Foundation partners with WSOP for crypto buy-ins and stablecoin payouts.
- MoonPay provides infrastructure with zero processing fees for Solana entries.
- Stablecoin payouts begin in December at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.
- Solana becomes presenting sponsor for 2026 WSOP and WSOP Paradise.
- WSOP has paid over $4 billion in prize money across 50 annual events.