The poker organization hopes to build on poker’s popularity in the region The World Poker Tour (WPT) has launched its first-ever Dealer Certification Program in Thailand, marking a significant step forward in the country’s growing poker scene. The event, held from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Bangkok, was a collaboration between the Thai Ministry
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Argentina’s Nico Betbese Ships WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship
The victory included his first major WPT title and over $706,000 Argentina’s Nico Betbese claimed the top prize at the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship, earning $706,960 and capturing his first main tour title on the World Poker Tour. Betbese outlasted a field of 1,153 entries in the $5,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, held
WPT Global Bans Dozens of Poker Accounts, Distributes Money to Players
The move comes in response to ongoing efforts to find and remove cheats on the platform WPT Global has taken firm action against cheating on its platform by banning dozens of accounts and redistributing over $166,000 to affected players. The enforcement spans five months, from January to May 2025, and is part of the operator’s
The Chip Race Poker Podcast Heads to WPT Global
The popular podcast has been looking for a new home to continue its 10-year run The Chip Race podcast has found a new home. The award-winning poker show, hosted by Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin, has secured a one-year sponsorship deal with WPT Global, ensuring its continued production and expanding its reach. The partnership not
WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship Coming in July
The poker tournament will take place from July 11 to July 17 The World Poker Tour is heading back to the Las Vegas Strip this summer with the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship. The event, scheduled for July 11 to 17, will take place at the Venetian Resort and features a $5,000 buy-in with
WPT Global Bans Player for Alleged Use of RTA
An Irish poker player and streamer was caught for allegedly cheating, but there’s more to the story WPT Global has taken swift action to remove a player from its platform after concerns were raised about the use of real-time assistance (RTA) during online play. The player, known online as AlanFPoker, was seen with an Excel
WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage Explains Tournament Etiquette in Blog Post
Matt Savage wants to apply the “restaurant policy” to poker tournaments Matt Savage, Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour and one of the most respected voices in the poker world, has taken to his blog to address an issue that many players and fans may not talk about often — tournament etiquette, particularly
The WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event Has Its Finalists
The last six players will have to wait until the end of May to see who will win The final table is officially set for the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event, following several intense days of competition in South Florida. The $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em championship drew 1,755 total entries, generating
WPT Champions Club Expands Following WPT Rolling Thunder
Shawn Daniels took down the event and added his first WPT title Shawn Daniels is the newest member of the WPT Champions Club after securing victory at the WPT Rolling Thunder. The California poker pro topped a field of 404 players in the $3,500 buy-in event, earning $257,600 for his first World Poker Tour title.
WPT Shuts Down Media Department as organization searches for identity
The move comes shortly after major changes at WPT Global The World Poker Tour (WPT) has taken another drastic step in its restructuring efforts by shutting down its entire media department. The decision resulted in multiple layoffs, including key personnel who managed WPT’s digital presence, content creation, and media relations. The move follows a series
WPT Begins To Publish 2025 Event Schedule
The first half of the schedule is now available, with stops coming around the world The World Poker Tour (WPT) has officially released the first half of its 2025 schedule, giving poker enthusiasts plenty to look forward to in the coming months. This initial lineup includes events across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with
WPT Season 22 Has Its Player Of The Year
Yunkyu Song excelled at a number of events to reach the top of the charts Yunkyu Song has been crowned the Player of the Year for the 22nd season of the World Poker Tour (WPT), capping off an impressive year of performances across multiple events. Originally from South Korea and raised in Washington, the 25-year-old