WPT Prime Championship Returns with Jereld Sam Shining

Upcoming WPT Prime Championship

The $1,100 buy-in, $5,000,000 GTD WPT Prime Championship will take place from Dec. 8-14 at the Wynn Las Vegas as part of the WPT World Championship Festival (Dec. 3-23). In 2023, Calvin Anderson triumphed in a field of 10,512 entries, taking home $1,386,280.

Recognized as the Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit by the Global Poker Awards, the WPT Prime Championship continues to be a highlight of the poker calendar.

Record-Breaking WPT Prime Taiwan

In August, the TWD 35,000 ($1,100) WPT Prime Taiwan Championship drew 1,666 entries and generated a TWD 51,389,500 ($1,597,435) prize pool, setting records for both Taiwan and the WPT Prime series outside Las Vegas. Singapore’s Jereld Sam claimed victory, earning TWD 8,065,000 (~$250,231) and a $10,400 WPT World Championship seat.

Jereld Sam’s Journey to Success

Sam, 30, began playing poker at 20 during a home game. His competitive drive pushed him to study the game, and he has since achieved multiple tournament victories.

In 2023, Sam won the Poker Dream Waiwain Mystery Bounty, Asia Poker Tour Hanoi Billions Mystery Bounty, and HKPPA Premier League Main Event, with his WPT Prime victory marking a career milestone.

Family Support Makes It Worthwhile

Winning the WPT Prime Championship was particularly meaningful for Sam, as his previously skeptical mother watched his victory.

“Her big smile when I brought the trophy home made it all worth it,” Sam said.

FAQ

Is Macau casino bigger than Las Vegas?

Macau’s casinos generated about $36 billion in revenue in 2019; Nevada, the home of Las Vegas, reported just under $12 billion in gambling revenue over the same period.2023. 10. 19.

What is the biggest casino in Europe?

The Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco is well-known for its luxury. While not the largest, it’s one of the most famous in Europe.2 дня назад

What is TP in WPT poker?

What is TP in WPT poker? Tournament Points (TPs) are used to buy into VIP tournaments on ClubWPT. All players start with a fixed amount of TPs (500) upon opening a VIP account. They cannot be reloaded, but will be automatically “topped up” once per day.

What is the largest casino in the USA?

WinStar World Casino and Resort is the biggest casino in the United States, in terms of the total number of table games and gaming machines, according to many gambling blogs and casino directories.

Why does Macau have so many casinos?

History. In an attempt to generate revenues for the government, gambling in Macau was legalized by the Portuguese government in 1849. In the late 19th century, the government introduced a licensing system for the fantan houses (Chinese gambling houses).

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