Scheduled Events: The WPT World Championship in Wynn, Scheduled for 2025
2025 WPT World Championship Festival Set to Light Up Las Vegas
Prepare for an unforgettable poker extravaganza as the 2025 WPT World Championship Festival gears up to take centre stage at the Encore side of Wynn Las Vegas from December 2 to December 22, 2025. This three-week festival promises to be one of the year's most prestigious and lucrative tournaments, attracting poker enthusiasts from around the globe.
The festival will play host to two main events:
- The $10,400 WPT World Championship Main Event
- With three starting flights on December 13, 14, and 15, the Main Event officially runs from December 13 to 19. The televised final table will be played on December 21.
- The $1,100 WPT Prime Championship
- Four starting flights will take place from December 7 to 10, with the final six players determined on December 12. The final six will compete on December 20 for the title on TV.
Prize Pool
The 2025 WPT World Championship Main Event does not come with a guaranteed prize pool, following the approach introduced in 2024 after a large overlay in 2023. However, past editions have generated very large prize pools. The 2024 event exceeded $23 million, and the 2025 prize pool is expected to be significant due to high anticipated attendance, although the exact amount has not been disclosed yet.
Travel and Visas
Wynn Las Vegas is conveniently located on the Strip, with Harry Reid International Airport offering direct flights from Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Travel packages and qualifiers through WPTGlobal or partner poker rooms often include hotel stays. Most international players can enter the WPT World Championship Festival in Las Vegas under an ESTA visa waiver or a B-2 tourist visa. Sponsored professionals may need a P-1 or O-1 visa; consulting an immigration attorney early is recommended.
Satellites
Online satellites for the WPT World Championship Festival will be available on WPTGlobal, and live satellites will take place in the months leading up to the festival.
Recent Winners
In the 2024 WPT World Championship, Scott Stewart emerged victorious, taking home $2,563,900, while Rob Sherwood finished runner-up, earning $2,200,000. Edward Pak finished in third place, winning $2,000,000. The total prize pool for the 2024 event was $23,441,600, built without a guarantee.
Important Information for Non-US Residents
Non-US residents face a 30% federal withholding tax on net gambling winnings over $5,000. Some countries have treaties that reduce or remove this tax; checking with a tax professional is advised.
As the full schedule for the 2025 WPT World Championship Festival is yet to be released, additional events and surprises are expected to be announced. The clash with the 2025 WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas (December 4–18, 2025) may affect player attendance due to the timing conflict.
Get ready to join poker's elite at the 2025 WPT World Championship Festival! With its lavish setting, high stakes, and potential for life-changing prize money, this event is not to be missed.
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