The 2020 World Series of Poker has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The 2020 World Series of Poker has been officially postponed.

Officials from Caesars Entertainment made the announcement Monday afternoon that the 2020 WSOP would be postponed – not canceled – due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has resulted in the temporary closure of businesses and the cancellation of sporting events around the world.

WSOP executives indicated that a number of events would be played online in the United States through WSOP.com and outside of the United States with unnamed partners.

“We are committed to running the World Series of Poker this year but need additional time to proceed on our traditional scale while prioritizing guest and staff well-being,” said Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. “In the interim, official WSOP competitions are expected to be played online this summer, and we will soon announce details of an expanded series of tournaments to be played on WSOP.com and through partnership with international operators, which will allow players to chase WSOP glory from their homes.”

Last week, the WSOP announced a partnership with GGPoker for 18 WSOP Circuit ring events to be held online in May. The WSOP also has a longstanding partnership with 888poker as the official host of online satellite events.

The announcement comes as Las Vegas casinos enter a second month of being closed by order of Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak. The initial order, issued March 17, was to last for 30 days but Sisolak has not indicated when he will lift the order.

The WSOP also indicated that WSOP Europe will remain on the schedule for this Fall.