Registering for WSOP events

[metsmaniac823]

Posted this in Beginners forum, but was directed elsewhere... if this forum's not appropriate either, just point me in the right direction, please and thanks.


I'm planning to register for one of the $1,000 buy-in WSOP events in early July. From the official site, I found that one would fill out the pre-registration form and then complete a wire transfer for a deposit on the entry form.

Can anyone share their experience with registering and what important steps I'm surely leaving out? I will not be able to get to Las Vegas more than 24 hours before the beginning of the event I plan to play... will this present a problem? I read through the official rules already, but I have not contacted someone through the website yet. Thanks in advance.

[AcesUp]

I haven't done it yet this year, but did this last year for the first event.

Considering the registration line for that event was about 3 hours long in the middle of the night the night before the event started, it turned out to be a good idea. That said, most of the events other than the first one didn't have very long waits to register; so if you're not registering for the first event, it's probably overkill to wire your money (24 in advance should be plenty to register).

Now, back to your question. It's as simple as filling out the form, initiating the wire-transfer, and then waiting for your confirmation (generally 3-5 days later).

When you get to the Rio, there's two things you have to do. First, you need to register as a WSOP participant, including signing a release to be on TV, etc. Then, if you've wired money, you go to a line for pre-registrations and you just show them ID and you're set to go.


-Aces

[metsmaniac823]

Outstanding! Thanks for the help.

[metsmaniac823]

How much is the typical deposit sent via wire transfer for a pre-registration? I haven't gotten an answer from the WSOP website nor phone number.

[AcesUp]

They require full payment for the event at the time of pre-registration. So, for a $1500 event buy-in, you'll need to wire $1500.

-Aces

[ZPinhead]

This thread also has some useful information:
Pre-registering for WSOP

I have already sent in my registration for #17 and am waiting to get confirmation.

[metsmaniac823]

Did you wire the money or mail a cashier's check? Is wiring the money a hassle? I've never done it before, so I'm not really sure of the process.

[AcesUp]

Go to your bank, and have them wire the money as per the instructions on the WSOP website. They'll know what to do, and it will probably cost you $20 or so in fees from your bank...

FWIW, I registered in person at the Rio for Event #2 last Friday (at the main cage), and just got an email confirmation today...so it might take up to a week to get your confirmation...

-Aces

[juris]

Most any bank you have a relationship with will waive the wire fee. Ask them to and they probably will.

[metsmaniac823]

I got my money sent back to me after a wire transfer. A Western Union rep called me and said my money was rejected by the casino's bank. Is this an indication that the event is full?