Reflecting on the 17-year-long journey that the World Poker Tour has taken, traversing the globe until finding its home in Las Vegas’ HyperX Esports Arena.
The WPT has enshrined itself at the top of the industry to become “the Greatest Poker Show.”
Upon learning the news that the World Poker Tour’s parent company will be merged into a new company called Allied Esports Entertainment, it has caused many in the poker community to wonder how this would affect one of their beloved brands.
WPT CEO Adam Pliska joined me in an hour-long conversation to explain how esports would bring more new people into poker (and vice versa) and how the infusion of new resources would help grow the WPT brand even bigger. After over a decade and a half, the World Poker Tour continues to shine bright, and their future looks even brighter.
The inaugural WPT Women’s Poker Summit took place on August 26 at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, and has been hailed by many as a success. We spoke with World Poker Tour’s Vice President of Global Tour Management Angelica Hael, who spearheaded the event, to hear what went down and get her thoughts on what actions the participants and greater poker community can take to increase women’s participation in poker.
You don’t have to have won a WPT title to have an incredible time and be treated like a rock star at a World Poker Tour Event. The WPT excels at treating ALL of their players like champions.
That’s not just a line someone force-fed me; that’s how I genuinely feel after having had a front-row seat to the WPT Season XVI Tournament of Champions festivities over the past week. From the parties, to the swag bags, and much more, if you want a truly VIP poker experience, sign yourself up for a WPT event!
When you put on a show for the poker-loving public, success is often measured by numbers. The World Poker Tour has enjoyed tremendous success over its 16-season run, so we decided to crunch some numbers to illustrate just that.
In this article, you’ll discover 16 stunning stats about the World Poker Tour, its activities, events, and players, that will help you grasp the extent of its impact on the poker world.
When you hear the phrase “World Poker Tour Tournament of Champions” it can’t help but get you excited. Such a prestigious event rounds off the calendar once again for Season XVI of the renowned WPT.
With buzz in the air, here are the top 10 reasons to be excited about the WPT’s marquee event of the year, the TOC.