The WCOOP Main Event starts today

The biggest online event of the year gets underway today with $1.5 million guaranteed to the winner.

The WCOOP Main Event really is the WSOP Main Event of online poker. It has the biggest and toughest field, as well as the biggest first prize. 

The $5,200 two-day Main Event starts today at 14:30 ET. It has a $10 million guarantee and $1.5 million is guaranteed for the eventual champion. 

Also today is the prestigious $10,300 8-Game High Roller at 12:30 ET. This really is the Players Championship of online poker and only the biggest names choose to attend. 

Last year 'PlayinWasted' defeated a field of 2,133 to take down this event for $1,493,499.15. Check out our 2014 WCOOP page for all the former champions. 

Last chance satellites are still running around the clock at PokerStars, so don't miss out. 

Are you playing in the $5,200 WCOOP Main Event this weekend? Let us know in the comments box.