The World Poker Tour event will run from December 12-21 and will feature four starting poker games and a televised final table, with a guaranteed prize pool of $40 million.
The inaugural event in 2022 drew 2,960 attendees and generated a prize pool of $29 million, nearly doubling the original guaranteed amount. The top prize of US$4.14 million was won by Canadian Eliot Hudon.
Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour, said, “The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is poised to reach new heights, and we wanted to live up to that expectation with a guarantee that no live poker tournament has seen before.”
“The journey to December begins now, and we plan to provide players with another unforgettable experience at Wynn Las Vegas,” added Pliska.
Ryan Beauregard, Executive Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas, added, “The amazing support and excitement we’ve seen from the poker community after just one year is like nothing I’ve seen before.”
“We look forward to the 2023 WPT World Championship and another industry-leading event with an unrivaled player experience,” added Beauregard.
