The substantial sum ensured a grand prize of $4,136,000, claimed by Canadian Eliot Hudon. This follows the inaugural marquee event in 2022, which drew 2,960 entrants and generated a $29,008,000 prize pool – nearly doubling the original guaranteed amount. This year’s $10,400 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas runs from December 12-21, and includes four starting flights and a televised final table. “The journey to December begins now, and we plan on giving players another unforgettable experience at Wynn Las Vegas.”

“The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is poised to reach new heights and we wanted to match that expectation with a guarantee that no live poker tournament has ever seen before,” said Adam Pliska, WPT CEO. Following 2022’s $15 million guarantee at the WPT ® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, the 2023 WPT World Championship will feature a $40 million guaranteed prize pool. 31, 2023) – One year after offering the largest live tournament guarantee in poker history, the World Poker Tour ® is giving poker players a can’t-miss event yet again.

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