The goal is to increase WPT’s presence in mainstream channels The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced a new partnership with Genco International, signing a multi-year agreement that will bring an expanded line of poker products to the consumer market. The collaboration is expected to give fans and home game players access to professional-grade equipment
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Hyundong Lee Becomes WPT Prime Champ After 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Win
The final prize pool was pushed to over $1.5 million Hyundong Lee has captured the spotlight in Asia’s poker scene by winning the 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship. The event drew a massive field of 1,470 players, each paying TWD35,000 (US$1,125) to enter, creating a prize pool worth over TWD 45.3 million (US$1.5 million). After
ClubWPT Gold’s New ‘Hand Reveal’ Feature Turns Controversial
The new option allows players to pay to see others’ hole cards ClubWPT Gold has rolled out a new feature that is already dividing its player base. Called “Reveal Hands,” the option allows users to see the hole cards of every player at the table after a hand concludes, provided they are willing to pay
WPT Global Becomes New Partner of Battle of Malta
This year’s edition will take place from October 28 to November 5 WPT Global has joined the Battle of Malta (BOM) as an official online qualifier partner, marking the first collaboration between the two. The partnership will give players the chance to win entry into the live poker festival’s 10th-anniversary edition, set for October 28
China’s Haoran Sun Wins First-Ever WPT Prime Thailand Title
The WPT Prime Thailand Championship Event took center stage in the 25-tournament series China’s Haoran Sun claimed victory at the first-ever WPT Prime Thailand Championship, making poker history in the country’s inaugural officially recognized live tournament series. The landmark event, held at UOB LIVE inside Bangkok’s Emsphere Mall from July 31 to August 5, marked
WPT World Championships to Compete Against WSOP Paradise in December
The two poker tournament series are in a heads-up battle for players this December The poker world is gearing up for another high-stakes December showdown, with the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) once again hosting major events in the same month. The WPT has confirmed that its 2025 World
Doug Polk Sells Upswing Poker to ClubWPT for Unspecified Amount
Polk confirmed in a video announcement that the site’s financial success resulted in a ‘significant deal’ Doug Polk, one of the most recognizable names in poker, has sold his long-running training site Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold, the online poker platform affiliated with the World Poker Tour. The sale, confirmed last week, marks a new
WPT Opens Its First Dealer Certification Program in Thailand
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
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