World Series Of Poker Comes To Michigan With Launch Of WSOP MI Online Poker Site

Michigan is now joining the ever-expanding roster of states offering a World Series of Poker online poker room. Additionally, with the introduction of WSOP Michigan, the list of available online poker rooms for players in the state is gradually expanding.

The newly launched WSOP MI site incorporates the advanced software used by the WSOP Pennsylvania site, which was introduced in July. The Poker 8 platform, which was first introduced in the US through WSOP PA, offers a substantial improvement compared to the outdated software currently utilized by WSOP in their online poker rooms across different states.

WSOP MI launched on Monday, making it the third online poker site to enter the Michigan market. PokerStars MI was the initial platform to offer virtual games in the state, commencing in late January 2021, while BetMGM Poker MI followed suit and launched in March 2021.

Our post provides a comprehensive overview of what you will encounter when you start utilizing the WSOP client. To access complete details about its general features, download instructions, and welcome bonuses, we recommend referring to our WSOP Michigan poker review.

WSOP launch another step toward interstate play

At present, WSOP MI will function similarly to WSOP PA by operating as a ring-fenced site.

Nevertheless, there is a possibility for the site to become a part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement. This agreement allows players from WSOP Nevada, WSOP New Jersey, and the 888 poker-powered sites in Delaware to compete against each other in a combined player pool.

According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the delay is dependent on other states’ acceptance of Michigan.

The board had previously stated its anticipation of reaching an agreement by the end of 2021, but unfortunately, that did not occur. Nevertheless, the MGCB recently released a document regarding the potential tasks and considerations for operators and platform providers in relation to multistate internet poker.

Mary Kay Bean, Communications Specialist of the MGCB, stated that the current compact states have not communicated any updates on the status of our application. The agency has shared guidelines for operators and providers in the form of multistate internet poker considerations, aiming to assist them in preparing for potential multistate poker competition in the future. As an example, operators and providers are encouraged to focus on developing internal controls at this time.

WSOP MI employs new Poker 8 platform

The Poker 8 platform, utilized by 888 poker internationally, has garnered favorable feedback from WSOP players in Pennsylvania as well.

The software utilizes a sleek dark color scheme and a more contemporary appearance compared to the previous WSOP platform. The lobby showcases a clean layout that is user-friendly and straightforward to navigate. It offers convenient shortcuts to various game categories, promotions, bonuses, and account details (also known as your “personal area”). Additionally, a search bar is available for players to swiftly locate specific tournaments or game types.

The tables are equipped with user-friendly software that displays cards, betting amounts, and other important details in a clear manner. In general, the platform is comparable to the highly competitive PokerStars MI software. However, when it comes to design, both WSOP MI and PokerStars MI have an advantage over BetMGM Poker MI, as it is less engaging but still functional.

Poker games available at WSOP Michigan

On the left side of the client, players will discover four main game categories: cash games, tournaments, sit & go’s, and a unique jackpot-style sit & go game called BLAST poker, which is exclusively offered by WSOP and 888 poker.

WSOP cash games

WSOP MI offers a variety of cash games including no-limit hold’em, pot-limit Omaha, and fixed-limit hold’em. However, it does not feature stud variants or other mixed games like PokerStars MI. The ring games at WSOP MI are either six-handed or nine-handed.

The cash games in no-limit hold’em have a diverse range of stakes, beginning at as little as $0.01/$0.02 blinds and reaching as high as $100/$200. Similarly, the pot-limit Omaha stakes start with small amounts and reach a maximum of $50/$100. On the other hand, the stakes for fixed-limit hold’em cash games span from $0.05/$0.10 to $10/$20.

WSOP tournaments

The Poker 8 platform offers a wide selection of multi-table tournaments (MTTs) with various buy-ins and formats. Players have the option to customize the tournament lobby by selecting specific filters and highlighting their favorite formats. However, it’s important to note that WSOP MI only offers NLHE and PLO tournaments, excluding stud or mixed game MTTs. One significant advantage of the Poker 8 platform is its ability to host multi-flight and multi-day tournaments, which was not possible with the older WSOP software.

Players can expect a variety of tournaments at different buy-ins on the schedule. At the lower end, there are freerolls and MTTs with $1 and $2 buy-ins. As for higher buy-ins, there are tournaments priced at $109, $215, and $320. Several tournaments, especially the daily and weekly ones, come with guaranteed prize pools. For instance, the weekly $109 tournament on Sundays guarantees a prize pool of $50,000, which is larger than the $45,000 guarantee of a similar buy-in tournament on PokerStars MI.

There are various tournament types available, such as regular and short-handed MTTs, knockout and progressive knockout bounty tournaments, freezeouts and rebuy/add-on tournaments, as well as SNAP fast-fold tournaments. Additionally, these tournaments can be played at different speeds, ranging from regular to turbo and super turbo.

The WSOP has announced that players can participate in satellites for live WSOP tournaments, including the prestigious WSOP Main Event, for as low as $1. Additionally, WSOP MI will host a WSOP Online Circuit series where players have the chance to win highly sought-after WSOP-C rings. The first series is scheduled from April 20 to May 1 and will offer guarantees totaling up to $350,000.

WSOP Sit & Go’s

The WSOP MI also offers the highly sought-after sit & go tournaments. Participants have the option to engage in heads-up, six-handed, or nine-handed SNGs, with buy-ins available from $0.25 up to $200.

Sit & Go tournaments come in various speeds, including regular, turbo, and super turbo structures. Similar to multi-table tournaments, you will only find No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha Sit & Go games.

WSOP BLAST poker

Additionally, WSOP MI includes BLAST poker, a sit & go variant with a jackpot-style twist, offering players the chance to potentially multiply their buy-in by a staggering 10,000 times.

BLAST poker resembles PokerStars MI’s Spin & Go tournaments, with both offering fast-paced turbo-style short levels. However, BLAST poker games differ by being played with four players instead of three. Additionally, BLAST incorporates timed games, where players go all in every hand once the time runs out until a winner is determined.

The BLAST poker games at the WSOP MI have a starting price of $0.10 and can be played for a maximum of $30.

WSOP MI also accessible via mobile devices

Both Apple (iOS) and Android users have access to WSOP MI apps, allowing Michigan players to enjoy playing at WSOP MI on their mobile devices.

The new software for WSOP MI users is a significant advantage, enabling them to engage in multi-tabling on their mobile devices. This feature was absent in the older WSOP apps. Now, players can participate in up to four tables simultaneously. Additionally, the previous version of the site did not support Omaha games, but the new software does.

In addition, the app allows players to conveniently access other site features such as checking their account information and conducting banking transactions.