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. Singapore’s Jereld Sam claimed victory, earning TWD 8,065,000 (~$250,231) and a $10,400 WPT World Championship seat.
Jereld Sam’s 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.
“Her big smile when I brought the trophy home made it all worth it,” Sam said.
FAQ
What is the entry fee for the World Poker Tour?
Buy-In & Fees: $10,400 buy-in = $9,800 (Prize Pool) + $400 (Entry Fee) + $200 (Staff Fee). Late Registration: Registration will close at the start of Level 7 on each Day 1 (approximately 6:45 PM).
What is the prize money for the WPT 2024?
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Is WPT poker Real?
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is an internationally televised gaming and entertainment brand similar to its larger rival the European Poker Tour (EPT) Since 2002, the World Poker Tour has operated a series of international poker tournaments and associated television series broadcasting playdown and the final table of each …
What is TP in WPT poker?
What is TP in WPT poker? Tournament Points (TPs) are used to buy into VIP tournaments on ClubWPT. All players start with a fixed amount of TPs (500) upon opening a VIP account. They cannot be reloaded, but will be automatically “topped up” once per day.
What is WPT Prime?
WPT Prime pairs the premier poker tournament experience of a WPT Main Tour stop with affordable buy-ins accessible to more players around the globe.
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