A massive turnout has helped push the total prize pool higher than expected The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is set to award a massive top prize of over $3.1 million, marking one of the most significant payouts in poker this year. With a buy-in of $10,400, the prestigious tournament drew a total
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Tirza Sanders Takes Down The WPT Ladies Championship
The women’s event attracted a very respectable 485 entries Tirza Sanders claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Ladies Championship, emerging from a competitive field of 485 entries to secure her first major title and a career-high payout of $90,432. The event took place at the Wynn Las Vegas, where friends and supporters gathered to cheer
WPT Prime Championship See Over 9,600 Entries
Zak VanKeuren emerged as the champ, pocketing the $1.1M top prize The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with Zak VanKeuren claiming the title and a $1,162,350 payday. The $1,100 buy-in event drew 9,670 entries, creating a competitive field and a dynamic final table. Nine players returned on the last
WPT World Championship At Wynn Las Vegas Gets Underway Today
The latest poker festival will run through the next several weeks The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship kicks off today at Wynn Las Vegas, drawing poker enthusiasts from around the globe. This year’s series offers a mix of tradition and innovation, with changes that aim to elevate the experience for players and fans
Dan Dombrowski To Compete Against Wife in ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Freeroll
The Wisconsin poker player has won a seat at the massive freeroll event Dan Dombrowski, a recreational poker player from Wisconsin, is preparing for a unique and exciting challenge: competing against his wife, Missy, in the prestigious ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Freeroll. Both Dan and Missy earned seats through separate contests, marking a competitive yet
Wynn Las Vegas Announces Satellite Options for WPT World Championship Tourneys
Poker players of all levels will have ample opportunities to compete for a seat at the tables Wynn Las Vegas has revealed an exciting slate of satellite tournaments for players aiming to secure a seat at the prestigious WPT World Championship or a coveted Golden Passport for the ClubWPT $5M Invitational Freeroll. These opportunities come
World Poker Tour Inks New Broadcasting Deal With CBS Sports Network
CBS will carry exclusive coverage of WPT events and tournaments for the next several years The World Poker Tour (WPT) has signed a multi-year broadcasting agreement with CBS Sports Network, bringing exclusive coverage of its events to the network’s sports lineup. This partnership, set to start on November 14, will showcase episodes from WPT’s seasons
ClubWPT To Host $5 Million Freeroll Weekend This Month
The mega series will take place on November 16 and 17 The World Poker Tour (WPT) is gearing up for a major $5 million freeroll event, scheduled to take place next month at Wynn Las Vegas. This record-breaking freeroll offers an impressive prize pool, and poker enthusiasts will soon have a chance to win their
Michael Wang Adds First WPT Title With Playground Championship Main Event Win
The New Jersey player’s impromptu trip to Canada paid off in a big way Michael Wang has added a major milestone to his impressive poker career by claiming his first World Poker Tour (WPT) title. The New Jersey native won the 2024 WPT Playground Championship, held at Playground Poker Club in Canada, after besting a
World Poker Tour Heads to Jacksonville October 31
The series includes the Bestbet Scramble Championship and other events The World Poker Tour (WPT) is gearing up to return to Jacksonville October 31, with the highly anticipated Bestbet Scramble Championship. Running through November 19, the festival promises an exciting lineup of poker events and a total of over $1.5 million in prize guarantees. The
Recent Poker Meet-up Game at Playground Draws Big Names
WPT Global Ambassador Brad Owen and others highlighted the recent session A recent poker Meet-Up Game (MUG) at Playground Poker Club in Montreal drew a large crowd and some of the biggest names in poker. Held on October 21 as part of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal, this MUG saw popular poker vlogger and
Travis Macmillan Wins WPT 500 Playground, Seat at WPT World Championship
The player pool blew away the guarantee, allowing it to almost double Travis Macmillan from Halifax, Nova Scotia, achieved a career-high win by taking down the World Poker Tour (WPT) 500 Playground event held in Montreal. The CAD590 (US$425) buy-in tournament, which guaranteed CAD400,000 (US$288,000), nearly doubled expectations with a prize pool reaching CAD799,000 (US$575,280),