LAS VEGAS — The World Poker Tour (WPT) has officially announced the full schedule for the 2025 WPT World Championship, set to take place at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas from December 2 to 22. With an expanded lineup featuring high-stakes main events, prestigious side tournaments, and record-setting prize pools, the festival promises to deliver one of the most exciting poker spectacles of the year.
Main Event: WPT World Championship
- Buy-In: $10,400
- Dates: December 13–21, 2025
- Format: Three Day 1 flights → Day 2 merge → Final Table on December 21
- Broadcast: Televised and live-streamed worldwide
The crown jewel of the series is the $10,400 WPT World Championship. Players who earned seats through WPT Championship events earlier this year will join an elite field of contenders vying for poker’s most coveted title. Last year, Scott Stewart outlasted 2,392 entries, securing an impressive $2,563,900 and etching his name into WPT history.
WPT Prime Championship
- Buy-In: $1,100
- Guarantee: $5,000,000 GTD
- Dates: Starts December 7 with four Day 1 flights
- Final Table: December 20 (live-streamed)
The WPT Prime Championship is another headline attraction, offering an accessible buy-in with a massive $5M guaranteed prize pool. In 2024, the event drew a staggering 9,670 entries, with Zak VanKeuren capturing the title and $1,162,350 after defeating Jim Casement heads-up. This year’s field is expected to be even larger, solidifying its status as one of poker’s most popular tournaments.
Ladies & Seniors Championships
The 2025 WPT World Championship celebrates diversity with dedicated events for female and senior players:
- Ladies NLH Championship
- Dates: December 13–14
- Buy-In: $1,100
- Guarantee: $250,000 GTD
- Seniors NLH Championship
- Dates: December 18–20
- Buy-In: $1,100
- Guarantee: $500,000 GTD
- Seniors High Roller
- Dates: December 20–22
- Buy-In: $10,000
- Guarantee: $500,000 GTD
PLO & Mixed Game Championships
Beyond No-Limit Hold’em, the WPT World Championship offers a rich variety of formats to cater to every poker enthusiast:
- PLO Events: Multiple Omaha variants scheduled from December 8–21
- Mixed Game Championships:
- H.O.R.S.E.: December 17 — $1,600 buy-in
- T.O.R.S.E.: December 18 — $1,600 buy-in
These events provide opportunities for specialists to showcase their all-around poker skills on a global stage.
High Rollers & Guaranteed Prize Pool Events
The series also includes several marquee high-stakes events and massive guaranteed tournaments designed to attract players at every level:
- $25,800 NLH High Roller — December 18–19
- $800 NLH Million Guaranteed — Launches opening day with six Day 1 flights and a $1,000,000 GTD
- $1,100 NLH Double Million — December 16–17 with $2,000,000 GTD
With buy-ins ranging from $600 to $25,800, players can find the perfect balance between risk and reward, making this one of the most inclusive schedules in WPT history.
2025 WPT World Championship: A New Era for Poker
This year’s festival is poised to set new records, bringing together professional crushers, aspiring amateurs, and high-stakes regulars under one roof. The combination of life-changing prize pools, televised final tables, and the iconic Wynn Las Vegas setting cements the 2025 WPT World Championship as the must-attend poker event of the year.
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