WPT World Championship 2024: New Super Gold Million tournament with a $3,000,000 guarantee

WPT World Championship 2024 at Wynn Las Vegas will feature a record number of tournaments and the new Super Gold Million with a $3 million guarantee. Find out more about the schedule and new additions.

The organizers of the World Poker Tour have published the schedule for the WPT World Championship 2024 festival, which will take place at Wynn Las Vegas from November 27 to December 21. This year, players can expect a record number of tournaments, massive guarantees, and several important innovations, including the new Super Gold Million tournament with a prize pool of at least $3,000,000. Main Events and New Features of the WPT World Championship 2024 Festival The festival will feature 85 tournaments designed for players with different bankrolls. The series kicks off on November 27 with a No-Limit Hold'em tournament with a $600 buy-in and a $400,000 guarantee. The festival will conclude on December 21 with a $600 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo tournament. The schedule includes both classic formats and a variety of poker disciplines: in addition to NLH (No-Limit Hold'em), there will be tournaments in Pot-Limit Omaha, T.O.R.S.E. (a mixed game variant), Mixed Triple Draw, Omaha/8, and Big O. Buy-ins range from $400 to $25,800, making the series accessible to a wide audience. This is a key advantage of the WPT World Championship compared to the parallel WSOP Bahamas series, which is mainly aimed at high rollers. Main Tournaments: WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship The highlight of the festival will traditionally be the WPT World Championship with a $10,400 buy-in. This year, the organizers have added $1,000,000 to the prize pool, which will be awarded in a mystery bounty format—special prizes will go to the top 160 players in the tournament. The first starting day will be on December 13, with a total of three starting flights. Day 2 will take place on December 16, and the final table, which will be broadcast live, is scheduled for December 20. In 2023, Schuyler Thornton won this tournament, outlasting 1,865 entrants and taking home the top prize of $2,098,456. The WPT Prime Championship, with a $1,100 buy-in and a $5,000,000 guarantee, will run from December 5 to 12. Last year, Aaron Johnson became champion, topping a field of 9,876 entries and winning $1,010,400. Women's Championship and Other Notable Events Among the notable events is the $1,100 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship, which starts on December 13. The organizers guarantee a prize pool of at least $250,000 specifically for the women's tournament, highlighting the growing interest in women's poker at major series. Super Gold Million: A New Tournament with a Huge Guarantee One of the main innovations this year is the $400 Super Gold Million tournament with a $3,000,000 guarantee. This is the live version of the popular Gold Million from ClubWPT Gold, but with a tripled guarantee. According to WPT Executive Director Matt Savage, the Super Gold Million will be held exclusively in a live format from December 10 to 14. Festival Schedule and Structure For nearly a month, tournaments of various formats and levels will be held daily. Thanks to the wide range of buy-ins—from $400 to $25,800—everyone can find a suitable tournament. The organizers are focusing on accessibility to attract both amateurs and professionals. Festival start: November 27 — $600 No-Limit Hold'em, $400,000 guarantee WPT Prime Championship: December 5–12, $1,100 buy-in, $5,000,000 guarantee Super Gold Million: December 10–14, $400 buy-in, $3,000,000 guarantee Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship: December 13, $1,100 buy-in, $250,000 guarantee WPT World Championship: December 13–20, $10,400 buy-in, $1,000,000 added in mystery bounty for the top 160 players Final: December 21 — $600 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo Past Results WPT World Championship 2023: Schuyler Thornton — 1st place, $2,098,456 (1,865 entries) WPT Prime Championship 2023: Aaron Johnson — 1st place, $1,010,400 (9,876 entries) What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to pay attention to the variety of formats and structures used at the largest live series. WPT organizers focus not only on classic NLH but also on mixed games, Omaha, and other disciplines. This could inspire PPPoker clubs to expand their offerings and host more tournaments in different poker variants, attracting new players and increasing interest in regular play. The introduction of mystery bounty and large guarantees even in low buy-in tournaments is a trend gaining popularity worldwide. PPPoker clubs should consider implementing similar formats to make their events more exciting and boost prize pools through additional promotions and bonuses. Moreover, the experience of holding women's tournaments with separate guarantees shows that the women's poker segment continues to grow. This could motivate PPPoker clubs to organize special women's events, helping to create a more diverse and inclusive poker community.