No, US players cannot play on WPT Global for real money. WPT Global is not available in the United States, the United Kingdom, or in Southern European countries with ring-fenced poker licensing systems such as France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. However, US players can use ClubWPT Gold, which operates under a sweepstakes model and is legal in most US states (excluding Washington, Michigan, Montana, and Idaho). ClubWPT Gold offers tournaments and cash games where players can win real cash prizes through sweepstakes mechanics.

Where WPT tournaments are held WPT tournaments are held at casinos, resorts, and major poker venues around the world, with each event taking place in a different city based on the season schedule. These locations often include well-known gaming destinations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, so players travel to a variety of international stops throughout the year. Main WPT event locations Many WPT events are hosted at large poker properties such as The Star Sydney in Australia, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California, and Wynn Las Vegas in Nevada.

Lynn Gilmartin is the Australian actress, poker player, and Hall of Fame sportscaster best known as the anchor and host of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports. Born on November 3, 1984, Gilmartin has been the face of WPT broadcasting since 2011, hosting events worldwide and conducting player interviews at final tables. She is also a poker player herself and has been inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame.

The WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas offers a first-place prize of $1,380,000 from a total prize pool exceeding $10 million. The $1,100 buy-in tournament has consistently shattered its $5 million guarantee, attracting over 10,000 entrants. The payout structure pays the final table significantly, with second place typically earning around $850,000 and third place around $550,000. Min-cashes start at approximately $2,500. The WPT Prime Championship has become one of the best-value tournaments in poker.

The WPT 2025 season is hosted at premier venues worldwide. The WPT World Championship takes center stage at Wynn Las Vegas from December 13-21, 2025, featuring a $10,400 buy-in and a multi-million dollar guaranteed prize pool. Major WPT 2025 stops include WPT500 Mexico City at Frontón CDMX (May 31, 2025), WPT Choctaw in Durant, Oklahoma, WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, Florida, and WPT Venice in Italy. The World Poker Tour also expands to new international destinations in Asia and Europe for the 2025 season.