The most prestigious poker tournament series in all of Asia-Pacific, WPT Australia, returns to The Star Gold Coast from 12 to 25 September with a significantly expanded schedule and multiple packages to be won to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December.
This year’s WPT Australia series features 23 events, up from 16 in 2023, with most of the new additions coming in the form of afternoon or evening turbos which have proved hugely popular in years past. A $5k PLO High Roller is also new to the schedule.
According to the WPT, the estimated combined prize pool to be paid out during the course of the festival is around $13 million although all eyes will be on the $8k buy-in WPT Australia Main Event. Last year, American Richard Lee outlasted a field of exactly 600 starters to take home the $838,890 first place prize.
This year’s festival will also see a total of nine WPT World Championship pathways packages to be won to either the WPT Prime Championship, WPT World Championship or WPT Ladies Championship. The WPT Ladies Championship package has been value added by Star and will go to the winner of the $675 Ladies Australian Championship, taking place on 17 and 18 September.
The Shane Warne Legacy Perpetual Trophy Event, which honors the late Shane Warne, is back too, kicking off one day before the WPT Australia Championship event and with all admin fees and proceeds from water sales to be donated to the Shane Warne Legacy.
Other highlight events on the schedule include the $1,650 Mystery Bounty starting on 14 September, the $20k Super High Roller from 19 September and the $10k World Championship Warm-Up from 23 September.
View the full schedule here.
“The Star Poker is thrilled to again welcome the much-anticipated return of the WPT Main Tour and the prestigious Mike Sexton Champions Cup to The Star Gold Coast,” said Martin Coughlan, Group Poker Strategy Manager for Star Entertainment Group.
“The Star Poker Team have been working hard behind the scenes and are focused on delivering a world class festival at one of the premier poker destinations and integrated resorts in the Asia-Pacific region. Players and their support crew can look forward to the unique experience of playing just 300 meters from one of Australia’s most renowned beaches. The combination of poker and stunning natural surroundings, sets The Star Gold Coast apart as an unmatched destination for players and visitors.
“This year’s WPT Australia schedule is set to be exceptional, featuring 23 tournaments over 14 days of intense competition. Building on last year’s success, we expect to host an even larger international contingent alongside the very best players from Australia. With total entries from last year generating more than $12 million in cash prizes, we anticipate this year’s prize pool to easily surpass $13 million, with the Championship Event alone set to nudge $5 million.
“The festival will also offer nine players the chance to secure their place at the WPT World Championship this December at Wynn Las Vegas. This highlights The Star Poker’s commitment to providing pathways for players to compete with the best in the world, on the grandest stage of all.
“In addition to the thrilling poker action, we are proud to continue our partnership with the Shane Warne Legacy. This collaboration supports their important work in promoting hearth health and underscores our company values by giving back to the community.”
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