GTO Wizard Joins WSOP as Official Training Partner for 2026

By Mrinal Gujare

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GTO Wizard named Official Poker Training Partner of the 2026 WSOP.
Live broadcasts now feature real-time 'Optimal Play' analysis for key hands.
Partnership highlights rising importance of game theory in tournament poker.

Image Credit: GTO Wizard Twitter

The WSOP has named GTO Wizard its Official Poker Training Partner for the 2026 series. The partnership includes Mothership Stage branding and the Optimal Play broadcast feature, which provides real-time theory analysis during key tournament hands.

The 2026 World Series of Poker has introduced a new partnership that has become highly visible throughout the summer schedule, with GTO Wizard taking on the role of Official Poker Training Partner of the WSOP.

Viewers following the action from Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas have likely noticed GTO Wizard branding displayed across the new Mothership Stage, reflecting the platform's expanded presence at poker's flagship festival.

The partnership extends beyond event branding and has become part of the live streaming experience.

During key hands, broadcasts now feature GTO Wizard's "Optimal Play" graphic, offering real-time analysis of the decisions facing players at the table.

The segment also shows whether a competitor selected the game theory optimal action in a specific situation.

The feature has appeared regularly throughout the 2026 WSOP, giving viewers additional insight into strategic decision-making during major tournament hands.

Highlighting the Evolution of Tournament Poker

The addition of solver-based analysis to live coverage reflects the growing role of GTO concepts in modern tournament poker.

The presence of the Optimal Play segment demonstrates how theory-based study has become deeply connected to high-level competition and is now a significant part of preparation for serious players.

The partnership also places GTO Wizard analysis directly into the viewing experience, allowing fans to compare in-game decisions with theory-driven recommendations.

CEO Discusses the Partnership

Speaking about the collaboration, GTO Wizard's CEO emphasized the importance of partnering with the WSOP during a period when solver-based study has become a central element of elite tournament preparation.

"Our partnership with the WSOP brings together the world's most iconic poker brand with the most advanced training technology, giving players everywhere the tools to compete at the highest level," a statement read.

"Personally, this one means a lot to me. The WSOP isn't just a tournament series, it's where poker history is made, and to be part of that story with our Optimal Play segment is something I'm incredibly proud of."

The partnership between the WSOP and GTO Wizard has added a new analytical dimension to the 2026 series. Through stage branding and the introduction of the Optimal Play feature, the collaboration has become a visible part of both the tournament environment and the live broadcast experience.