World Poker Tour Announces Largest Buy-In Event In Tour's History

The World Poker Tour announced the schedule for their upcoming WPT National Philippines series, which is to be held at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila from Jan. 2-8. This marks the second running of this event.

The main event of the festival is a $1,650 no-limit hold’em tournament, but the exciting centerpiece of the week is undeniably the brand new $200,000 buy-in super high roller event, the largest buy-in tournament ever hosted by the World Poker Tour. The huge tournament is being organized by Poker King Club and Cali Group.

“We at Poker King Club always aim to push the boundaries of poker, which led to us being named the ‘Home of the World’s Biggest Game,’” said President and CEO of Poker King Club Winfred Yu. "That aim is now coming to WPT National Philippines with a Super High Roller, and we are happy to add the gravitas of well-known poker players into that mix, such as Aussie Millions champion and businessman, Mr. Richard Yong.”

This festival is coming in the wake of a strong showing at the WPT National China main event at the MGM Grand Sanya which drew 882 entries.

“After experiencing tremendous success in Manila Bay during Season XIII, and generating yet another million-dollar prize pool this season in Sanya, World Poker Tour is proud to return to the Asia-Pacific region this January for the WPT National Philippines festival at Solaire Resort & Casino," said WPT President and CEO Adam Pliska. "With the addition of the $200,000 buy-in Super High Roller, the largest buy-in in WPT history, we look forward to welcoming some of the best poker players on tour to the Philippines, along with some of the world’s wealthiest enthusiasts. Having personally spent time at Solaire Resort & Casino, I am confident that all of the attendees will discover that it is one of the finest resort destinations in the world.”

For more information on the event visit the WPT’s website.

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