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
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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
World Poker Tour World Championship Comes To A Close
One of the biggest tournaments of the year ended with a $23-million prize pool The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Scott Stewart claiming the title and a career-defining payday of $2,563,900. The event attracted a large number of professionals looking to make their mark in
WPT Christmas MUG At Wynn Las Vegas Attracts One Of Poker’s GOATs
Phil Ivey stops in to play a few hands and make some memories Phil Ivey, regarded as one of the greatest poker players in history, made a rare and memorable appearance at a World Poker Tour (WPT) Christmas Meet-Up Game (MUG) held Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas. Fans of the game had the unique opportunity
WPT World Championship Includes Top Prize Of Over $3.1 Million
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
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