Wynn Executive Director of Poker Operations Ryan Beauregard, who played an integral role in promoting several of last year's massive guaranteed tournaments, said that “after paying out more than $53 million in total prize money last December, we are excited for the return of the WPT World Championship at Wynn.' Phil Ivey at the 2022 WPT World Championship festival Featuring several $10,000 seat giveaways, a Super Bowl-esque halftime show and meet-up games with the likes of Doyle Brunson and Phil Ivey, it is hardly surprising the championship event smashed attendance records.
Last year's WPT World Championship festival was one of the most memorable in recent poker memory. Read about the record-breaking 2022 WPT World Championship! Another Record-Breaking Event? We look forward to making this year’s World Championship even more memorable for players.” “It is our hope that we have started a tradition in poker that we can enhance and add to each season.
“The WPT World Championship festival was such an extraordinary milestone during our 20th season last year, thanks to our partner Wynn Las Vegas and the enthusiastic support of the players,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska.
