Las Vegas And The World Poker Tour® Are Calling Once Again!

In celebration of the historic and unprecedented WPT® World Championship Festival last December, ClubWPT is continuing its tradition to send hundreds of qualifiers annually to the biggest live poker festival of the year; the upcoming WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas this fall.

To answer the call and play for a chance to win an all-inclusive poker dream vacation package, ClubWPT is running a series of qualifiers, leading up to an online final this fall, where the top five (5) finishers will win a $12,000 World Championship Passport.

How Does It Work?

ClubWPT will run a series of twelve (12) online qualifiers May through October, with each awarding 25 seats to a 300 player limited field online final on Sunday, November 2nd @ 3:00 PM ET.

The top five (5) finishers of the Nov. 2nd online final will win a $12,000 WPT® Passport to the WPT® World Championship, taking place at Wynn Las Vegas Dec. 13-21, 2025.

Click here for more info on the 2025 WPT® World Championship schedule.

2025 WPT® World Championship Challenge Details

• Qualifier Dates & Times:
  1. Saturday, May 17 @ 8:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  2. Sunday, May 18 @ 5:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  3. Saturday, June 14 @ 6:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  4. Sunday, June 15 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  5. Saturday, July 12 @ 6:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  6. Sunday, July 13 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  7. Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 6:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  8. Sunday, Aug. 10 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  9. Saturday, Sept. 13 @ 6:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  10. Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  11. Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 6:30 PM ET (Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded
  12. Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond eligible) › 25 seats awarded

• Lobby Name: WPT® World Championship Challenge Qualifier (25 Seats)
• Game: No-Limit Texas Hold'em
• Buy-In:
  • VIP & Diamond Eligible: 2,000 TP
  • Diamond Eligible: FREEROLL
• Player Cap: 3,200 players
• Top twenty-five (25) finishers of each qualifier will win a seat into the WPT® World Championship Challenge online final on Sunday, November 2nd @ 3:00 PM ET.

WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas Festival

With three hundred (300) seats awarded total – our twelve (12) qualifiers are the perfect primers to sharpen your poker game leading up to the online final on Sunday, November 2nd @ 3:00 PM ET, an event that awards a $12,000 WPT® World Championship Passport to the top five (5) finishers, including a $10,400 buy-in seat to the WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas main tour event, and $1,500 cash stipend towards self-arranged travel & hotel.

The televised WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is one of three primary events and part of the larger must-attend poker festival, including the WPT® Ladies Championship and the one-of-a-kind WPT® Prime Championship.

Scott Stewart interviewed by fellow WPT® Mike Sexton Champions Cup member Tony Dunst after winning the WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for a score of $2.5 million cash in December 2024.

Each $12,000 Passport Includes:

• $10,400 WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas seat.
• $1,500 cash stipend towards self-arranged travel & hotel.
• Dedicated ClubWPT VIP host.
• Official ClubWPT branded merchandise.
• Meet & greet with WPT® talent.

THE GRAND PRIZE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THE SEASON XXIII WPT® WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT WYNN LAS VEGAS MAIN EVENT TOURNAMENT.

2025 WPT® World Championship Challenge Seat Winners:

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Win Your Way To The 2025 WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship

Three (3) $5,000 WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship Passports Up For Grabs!

Play for a chance to win a $5,000 WPT® Passport to the upcoming WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship event running March 16-19, 2025 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in the rustic community of Lincoln, California (just 30 miles east of Sacramento.)

The winner of each qualifier will take home a $3,500 buy-in seat to the upcoming WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship, and $1,500 cash (for travel and hotel expenses.)

$500 cash will be awarded among the remaining final table finishers, from 3rd to 9th place.

Passport Qualifier Details

• Dates & Times:
  • Saturday, Feb. 15 @ 7:00 PM ET (Super SATurdays eligible)
  • Sunday, Feb. 16 @ 4:00 PM ET (VIP & Diamond + POY eligible)
  • Sunday, Feb. 16 @ 5:30 PM ET (Diamond + Diamond Leaderboard eligible)
• Lobby Name: $5K WPT Rolling Thunder Passport Qualifier
• Game: No-Limit Texas Hold'em
• Player Cap: 3,200 players

Venue & Tournament Details

The WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship No-Limit Texas Hold'em event is a standout tournament on the WPT® schedule, promising the electrifying high-stakes action and unforgettable poker moments you've come to expect from the World Poker Tour®.

Hosted at the luxurious Thunder Valley Casino Resort – Northern California’s premier AAA Four Diamond destination – this event is set against a backdrop of world-class amenities. With over 270,000 square feet of gaming space, 20 award-winning dining and bar options, spa services, an entertainment venue with the hottest shows, and a lot more, Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers a resort experience that exceeds expectations.

Stay in style at Thunder Valley Casino Resort's luxury hotel, featuring over 400 deluxe rooms and suites. Indulge in lavish marble bathrooms, spa showers, soaking tubs, and plush terrycloth bathrobes. Each room includes ultra-premium Zotto® memory foam mattresses, sateen linens, high-speed internet, USB-equipped writing desks, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, and Bluetooth-enabled iHome alarm clocks.

Prefer an alternate stay? Carefully selected partner hotels who share their commitment to customer service ensure comfort and convenience for all.

Poker, Table Games, Spa & Entertainment

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is home to an impeccably designed 27-table poker room, expandable to 50 tables, making it a top destination on the West Coast for thrilling poker tournaments and cash games. Beyond poker, the 24/7 gaming floor features over 3,400 slot machines and over 80 table games, including Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow, Four Card Poker, Spanish 21, and more.

Entertainment takes center stage with legendary performances at The Venue at Thunder Valley. The Venue’s state-of-the-art facilities include 4,500 incredible seats, multi-level spaces and amenities, cutting edge sound and video systems, abundant concessions offering food, beer, and wine, and much more. The Venue at Thunder Valley – where every seat is the best seat in the house.

For a more relaxing retreat, Spa at Thunder Valley offers a haven of tranquility, featuring exquisite products and therapeutic services that elevate your stay to Four Diamond luxury.

WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship

Mark your calendars for February 24 through March 19, 2025, as Thunder Valley Casino Resort hosts a poker festival packed with events for every player. From fan favorite No-Limit Texas Hold'em to Omaha variants, there’s something for everyone.

The top finisher of each $5,000 WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship Passport qualifier will receive a WPT® Passport to the pinnacle of the series, the high-profile WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship tournament running March 16-19, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: The $5,000 WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship Passport winners will be pre-registered to play the Day 1 heat on Sunday, March 16, 2025 of the WPT® Rolling Thunder Championship.

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