The World Poker Tour has announced that it will expand its online engagement with WPT Online India, developed by Adda52.com.
WPT Online India is scheduled to take place from November 5th to 22nd and will have 154 events. The WPT guarantees a total prize pool of around 1.8 million dollars. While the prize for the main event is expected to be approximately $ 340,000.
Angelica Hael, the VP of Global Tour Management for the World Poker Tour, said: “The World Poker Tour is pleased to join forces with Adda52 once again to extend our partnership to the online environment”.
She continued, “The WPT Online brand is now moving into another thriving market and we look forward to a great series with the Indian online community.”
The WPT Online India main event will start on November 11th. The winner will receive a Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium watch and a $ 5,000 WPT passport. This award can be used by the champion at any WPT event around the world.
About World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour (also abbreviated as WPT) refers to a series of poker competitions in both face-to-face and online formats. In general, these championships count on the participation of a good part of professional players of the most varied nationalities.
The WPT originated with television producer Steven Lipscomb, who now holds the position of CEO of WPT Enterprises (WPTE), a company that controls the organization of the tournaments.
In addition, the WPT is in the habit of distributing points for all open events. The aim is to reward the “Player of the Year”, that is, the best qualified player of the season. To date, the winners have been:
- Season 1: Howard Lederer
- Season 2: Erick Lindgren
- Season 3: Daniel Negreanu
- Season 4: Gavin Smith
- Season 5: J. C. Tran
- Season 6: Jonathan Little
