The WPT World Championship is set to return to Wynn Las Vegas this December, following the immense success of the 2022 event. The 2023 festival will serve as the grand finale for Season XXI of the World Poker Tour (WPT), and it promises to be another exciting spectacle for poker fans and players alike.
After the 2022 event was named Event of the Year at the Global Poker Awards, expectations are high for this year’s festival. The 2022 championship drew an impressive 2,960 entries, smashing the $15 million prize pool guarantee and reaching a remarkable $29 million prize pool. Eliot Hudon from Canada took home over $4.1 million as the champion.
WPT Championship Dates and Schedule
The entire festival will run from November 29 to December 23, 2023, with the following key events on the schedule:
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WPT Prime Championship: December 7-12
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WPT Ladies Championship: December 16-18
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WPT World Championship: December 12-18
Additionally, there will be other popular events such as:
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Mystery Bounty: December 18-21
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Seniors Event: December 6-8
The full schedule of events will be finalized and announced in the coming months.
Words from the Organizers
Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour, expressed his excitement for the return of the event, saying, “The WPT World Championship festival was such an extraordinary milestone during our 20th season last year thanks to our partner Wynn Las Vegas and the enthusiastic support of the players.”
Ryan Beauregard, Executive Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas, added, “Due to last year’s incredible turnout and the strong rapport we built with WPT, we have extended the festival dates and will create a tournament schedule to make 2023 even more memorable.”
Conclusion
With its mix of high-stakes tournaments, special events, and a reputation for offering one of the best poker experiences in the world, the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is shaping up to be another unmissable event. Poker players and fans alike are eagerly anticipating this December’s festival, which is sure to bring both thrilling competition and massive prize pools.
