Meet the WSOP Thrill Team!

The WSOP Poker app is the official social gaming application of the biggest and most trusted name in the poker world. It’s an inclusive environment where both experienced and casual players can experience the excitement of the game.

Most importantly, it’s completely free to play!

The free-to-play WSOP Poker app is not only crammed with features, promotions, and incredibly realistic but fun online games, but it is also the home to a stable of elite-level poker players known as the WSOP Thrill Team.

These seven poker personalities, which include the likes of Patrik Antonius and Vanessa Selbst, don’t just take part in promotions and announcements. You can also come up against the WSOP Team Thrill and take on some of the best players in the world.

What is the WSOP Thrill Team?

The WSOP Thrill Team is made up of seven poker superstars who, between them, have won millions of dollars, World Series of Poker bracelets, and circuit rings in the live poker world.

Now, they are going all-in to win virtual bracelets, rings, and trophies on the free-to-play WSOP Poker app.

All seven members of the Thrill Team are ready and raring to go head-to-head with you at the virtual tables. They are:

What does the WSOP Thrill Team Mean for You?

For players, WSOP Thrill Team gives you the unique opportunity to meet, interact with, and play against some of the greatest names in the poker world – true heroes of the game who are there to present challenges, promotions and celebrate moments with you.

You’ll have the chance to play for fun against some of poker's most recognizable names and without risking a single cent of your bankroll.

You'll instantly know when WSOP Thrill Team members are seated at your table, thanks to their life-like avatars.

Imagine taking on poker superstars from the comfort of your own home. Even better, imagine being able to tell your friends that you not only took on poker's best, but beat them at their own game!

It’s all part of the fun on the WSOP free poker app and yet another reason to join the action.

Meet the WSOP Thrill Team - In Depth

Without further ado, it’s time to meet the WSOP Thrill Team, one by one:

Patrik Antonius

Patrik Antonius is one of the greatest poker players to have ever picked up cards. Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, Antonius is both feared and respected in equal measure, mostly because of his aggressive and unpredictable approach to the game.

In 2023, Antonius made headlines when he was involved in the largest cash game pot ever broadcast on a US live stream, winning $1,978,000 from the hand.

Antonius is approaching 30 cashes in live WSOP events, including a trio of final table appearances. The super-talented Finn is yet to win a gold WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas, but will be looking to win more than his fair share of virtual bracelets on the WSOP App.

Landon Tice

Landon Tice calls Boca Raton, Florida, home, although he can be spotted playing in card rooms up and down the country. Tice has more than 30 cashes on the WSOP live circuit, including a coveted gold WSOP Circuit ring, which he won in March 2023.

Tice’s three biggest live cashes to-date, all six figure scores, came in 2024. Despite his accomplishments, which are more than enough to make any player’s mouth water, Tice is still a player who is very much on the rise.

Tice is hungry for more poker jewelry, especially the virtual rings and bracelets you can win for free on the WSOP App.

Espen Jorstad

Espen Jorstad had a glowing reputation even before his incredible performances at the 2022 WSOP in Las Vegas. The Norwegian grinder won his first bracelet in the Tag Team event before going on to become the 2022 WSOP Main Event champion.

Far from a one-off, Jorstad went on to pick up yet more six and seven-figure scores in the years that followed.

Jorstad is a poker world champion and master of the game. It will take some beating if you find him on your WSOP Poker app tables.

Samantha Abernathy

Samantha Abernathy absolutely loves playing poker and interacting with her fellow poker players. Abernathy regularly makes final tables and has a six figure score to her name, making her a valued WSOP Thrill Team member.

The Las Vegas native enjoyed a breakout series at the 2021 WSOP, where she cashed in three tournaments, including the Main Event.

Ethan Yau

Ethan Yau is better-known to some by his nickname, "Rampage". When he is not getting his grind on in live poker events, Yau plays poker for free on the WSOP free poker app from his hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts.

Yau is a hugely popular player, so much as that he won Best Vlogger and Best Poker Personality at the 2022 Global Poker Awards. He is also supremely talented, with a WSOP bracelet and four WSOP Circuit rings to his name!

Both Yau and Abernathy began their illustrious poker careers by using the WSOP App; will you follow in their footsteps?

Vanessa Selbst

Vanessa Selbst needs no introduction. The New Yorker is not just one of the best female poker players of all time, but one of the game's greatest players, period.

The three-time WSOP bracelet winner is the first and only female player to be ranked number one in the world by the Global Poker Index.

Selbst retired as a professional poker player in 2018 to pursue a corporate job and start a family. However, in an interview with PokerNews, Selbst revealed that becoming a WSOP Thrill Team member has reignited her love for playing poker.

Honestly, I was just looking for an excuse to get back (to poker). I've been looking for an excuse to get back for a while. I've missed it.
- Vanessa Selbst

Adam Hendrix

Adam Hendrix first cashed in a live WSOP event in 2017 and has since racked up more than 80 in-the-money finishes. Hendrix hails from Anchorage, Alaska, but spends a large percentage of his time traveling the world playing in the biggest tournaments available.

Hendrix is doing something right. He’s amassed close to $7.5 million in live tournament winnings, picking up six figure scores in the States and beyond. He is the number one ranked player in Alaska.

When Hendrix does have some free time, he often kicks back and keeps his poker skills sharp by playing on the WSOP free poker app.

How to Play Free Poker on the WSOP App

It’s easy to get started with the WSOP Poker app. After signing up, you’ll be able to jump straight into the action. Remember to look out for WSOP Thrill Team members along the way.

Here’s how to play free poker on the WSOP app:

1. Head to the WSOP Poker website using our exclusive bonus link, or download the app from your mobile Play store. You can use our code 'POKERNEWS' to get an initial 1m chips for free!
2. In order to access the full range of games and bonuses, sign in using Facebook, Google or email.
3. If signing up via email, you’ll be instructed to enter an email address and password, as well as your date of birth.
4. Enter your poker name and start playing free poker games on the WSOP app.

As we've stated already, you’ll be given free coins to play with when you sign up to the app, along with regular top-ups. If you want even more WSOP free chips, check out our WSOP Free Chips Guide to find out how you can build your chip stack even higher!

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