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
Where is the WPT World Championship in 2024?
All in all, the 2024 WPT World Championship schedule ticks all the boxes and offers opportunities for all players, so it should be a very exciting December in Las Vegas.2 days ago
How much is WPT membership?
Monthly subscribers enjoy access to tournaments that award cash prizes. Subscriptions available at ClubWPT include: VIP ($27.95 per month) Diamond ($149.95 per month)
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.
What states can play WPT Global?
Does ClubWPT⢠Diamond membership include VIP level benefits and what is the price? Yes, VIP membership and all its benefits are included as part of your ClubWPT⢠Diamond membership for a monthly fee of $149.95.
Is WPT Global available in the US?
If you want to play poker on WPT Global and you are in the United States or the United Kingdom, you should know that the platform does not offer its services in these countries, nor does it in other regulated markets such as Southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal).
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