WSOP Paradise assembled renowned poker players such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Jamie Gold, and recent WSOP Main Event winners Daniel Weinman, Espen Jørstad, and Koray Aldemir. This achievement made it the largest live poker event in the Bahamas, with Jeremy Lavi Dan securing a $500,000 bounty. The opening event, Mystery Millions, attracted 3,446 players and surpassed its $5 million guarantee. The event started on December 3, with Daniel Negreanu, the GGPoker Global Ambassador, initiating the series.
The first WSOP Paradise event launched at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, drawing poker enthusiasts worldwide.