The summer poker action continues with a couple of huge online events
WPT Global, the online arm of the World Poker Tour (WPT), is bringing the heat this summer with two massive online poker festivals. There are several weeks of exciting tournaments, big guarantees and thrilling competition coming up.
First up is the WPT Global Preheat Festival, running from July 12 to 21. This 10-day festival boasts a cool $3 million in guaranteed prize pools spread across a variety of tournaments. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual player, there’s something for everyone.
Kick off the summer of poker with our PREHEAT FESTIVAL! 🌞
Starting 12 July, the event boasts a $3,000,000 GTD.
All winners of this festival will also receive a $220 ticket for the $500,000 GTD Summer Festival Championship!
There's plenty of value for everyone 💰 pic.twitter.com/hiYQCdJy9C
— WPT Global Poker (@wpt_global) July 5, 2024
The centerpiece of the Preheat Festival is the $220 buy-in Championship event with a whopping $300,000 guaranteed prize pool. This event offers multiple starting flights, giving players plenty of opportunities to jump in and chase poker glory. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, the $22 Mini Championship offers an $80,000 guarantee with similar flexibility thanks to its multi-flight format.
Both the Championship and Mini Championship events utilize a “Best Stack Forward” format. This allows players to participate in multiple starting flights, carrying over their best stack size to Day 2. This exciting format adds an extra layer of strategy and keeps the competition fierce.
For high rollers seeking an even bigger challenge, the Preheat Festival features a $2,100 High Roller with a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool. Additionally, over 160 everyday tournaments spanning various buy-ins are available throughout the festival, ensuring there’s always a tournament to fit your budget and preference.
The fun doesn’t stop with the tournaments themselves. Every buy-in during the Preheat Festival earns you points towards the WPT Global $250,000 Player of the Year Leaderboard. There are also 20 designated events where players can snag tickets to the $30,000 guaranteed Preheat Festival Freeroll, offering another shot at boosting your bankroll.
The WPT Global Preheat Festival is just the beginning. Mark your calendar because just one week later, the WPT Global Summer Festival kicks off on July 28 and runs through August 18. Get ready for nearly a month of sizzling action with over $7 million in guaranteed prize pools across a diverse selection of tournaments.
