Wynn Las Vegas will host the WPT World Championship festival from November 27 to December 21, featuring more than $20 million in guaranteed prize pools and a new $1 million mystery bounty format
The WPT World Championship is back at Wynn Las Vegas this winter, bringing the city’s largest poker festival of the year. The series runs from November 27 to December 21 and features more than $20 million in guaranteed prize pools across over 85 tournaments. The main event, with a $10,400 buy-in, headlines the schedule, but this year’s festival adds a new element that could change how players approach the late stages.
For the first time, ClubWPT Gold is adding a $1 million mystery bounty to the main championship. Once the bounty phase begins, every elimination gives players a shot at instant cash or prizes, separate from the main prize pool. This twist adds extra incentive and unpredictability as the tournament progresses.
Festival schedule and key events
The festival runs at Wynn Las Vegas from November 27 through December 21. The WPT World Championship main event is set for December 13–20, with three starting flights and a final entry window before Day 2. Players can enter once per flight. The WPT Prime Championship returns December 5–12, offering a $1,100 buy-in, a $5 million guarantee, four starting flights, and a televised final table.
This year also introduces the Super Gold Million event, sponsored by ClubWPT Gold, from December 10–14. The $400 buy-in tournament has a $3 million guarantee and its own mystery bounty format, with unlimited re-entry and four starting flights. The festival includes a wide range of side events, from $400 buy-in tournaments to $25,800 high rollers, plus dedicated Ladies and Seniors championships and mixed games.
Player experience and broadcast coverage
Wynn Las Vegas and the World Poker Tour are aiming to make the festival a destination for players at every level. The WPT Meet-Up Game on December 1 will feature $1/3 and $2/5 cash games, special guests, and giveaways. Throughout the festival, 25 satellite tournaments at different buy-ins will give players several ways to qualify for the main events.
For those following from home, the WPT will livestream coverage from December 6–21, including the final tables of the WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship. The final six players in the main event will play on a televised stage, and the winner’s name will be added to the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup.
Las Vegas impact and visitor logistics
The festival is expected to draw thousands of players and visitors to Wynn Las Vegas, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a poker hub. The event’s size and prize pools are on par with other major Las Vegas festivals, continuing the city’s tradition of hosting large tournaments and entertainment events. Las Vegas has seen a return of big festivals in recent years, as reported earlier with the comeback of Extreme Thing.
Recent tournament records show the ongoing importance of the WPT World Championship at Wynn. For example, the winner of the WPT bestbet Scramble earned a direct entry into the season-ending WPT World Championship in December at Wynn, as detailed in a PokerNews tournament report. The Global Poker Index notes that the 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn drew 1,570 entries, with players like Darryll Fish finishing in the money, highlighting the festival’s scale.
Players attending the festival can get preferred hotel rates at Wynn Las Vegas, and the property’s central Strip location offers easy access to dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Full event schedules and booking details are at WPT.com, with updates on social media and the WPT Live App. The Global Poker Index also tracks other major Wynn-hosted events, such as the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll, which drew 1,457 participants, showing Wynn’s ongoing role in large poker tournaments and ClubWPT Gold events. For more on past player results and event participation, the Global Poker Index player records offer additional details.
