WPT Prime Championship Returns with Jereld Sam Shining
Upcoming WPT Prime Championship
The $1,100 buy-in, $5,000,000 GTD WPT Prime Championship will take place from Dec. 8-14 at the Wynn Las Vegas as part of the WPT World Championship Festival (Dec. 3-23). In 2023, Calvin Anderson triumphed in a field of 10,512 entries, taking home $1,386,280.
Recognized as the Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit by the Global Poker Awards, the WPT Prime Championship continues to be a highlight of the poker calendar.
Record-Breaking WPT Prime Taiwan
In August, the TWD 35,000 ($1,100) WPT Prime Taiwan Championship drew 1,666 entries and generated a TWD 51,389,500 ($1,597,435) prize pool, setting records for both Taiwan and the WPT Prime series outside Las Vegas. Singaporeâs Jereld Sam claimed victory, earning TWD 8,065,000 (~$250,231) and a $10,400 WPT World Championship seat.
Jereld Samâs Journey to Success
Sam, 30, began playing poker at 20 during a home game. His competitive drive pushed him to study the game, and he has since achieved multiple tournament victories.
In 2023, Sam won the Poker Dream Waiwain Mystery Bounty, Asia Poker Tour Hanoi Billions Mystery Bounty, and HKPPA Premier League Main Event, with his WPT Prime victory marking a career milestone.
Family Support Makes It Worthwhile
Winning the WPT Prime Championship was particularly meaningful for Sam, as his previously skeptical mother watched his victory.
âHer big smile when I brought the trophy home made it all worth it,â Sam said.
FAQ
What cards are used in WPT?
Bicycle playing cards is the official supplier of the most prestigious series of poker tournaments worldwide, the WPT. The World Poker Tour playing cards have 56 poker size cards with a Jumbo Index made by USPCC on premium cardstock and finished with a classic air-cushion finish.
Who won the WPT Prime Gold Coast tournament?
Now, we catch up with Lorenz SchÃķllhorn, who back in April topped a 1,395-entry field to win the WPT Prime Gold Coast Championship in Australia for AUD $401,510 (USD $257,729).Ų Ų§â/ŲĄŲĒâ/ŲĒŲ ŲĒŲĪ
Who is the founder of WPT?
In 2002, The World Poker Tour was founded by Steven Lipscomb as a revolutionary tournament series that transformed poker into a mainstream sport.
Is the World Poker Tour played with real money?
The cash games and tournaments at WPT Global are direct competitions for cash.1 day ago
What is the payout for the WPT Prime Championship?
Full Payouts for the $9,379,900 Prizepool, with a Top Prize of $1,162,350 - World Poker Tour.12 Dec 2024
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