WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas With LearnWPT
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The second ever WPT® World Championship Festival at Wynn Las Vegas saw record breaking prize pools, exciting off the felt activities, and set the standard for all future poker festivals. Almost every poker event crushed the guaranteed prize pools and we saw multiple players walk away with over $1,000,000 for their efforts.
The 2023 World Championship Festival awarded more than $110 Million in prize money and the $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship saw an incredible conclusion as Dan Sepiol etched his name on the Mike Sexton Champions Cup and took home $5,282,954 for a well earned first prize.
The LearnWPT Team capped off the festival with huge results seeing Member Bob Buckenmeyer making the WPT Prime Championship Final Table and Instructor Andrew Lichtenberger Final Tabling the flagship WPT World Championship.
Are you ready to be part of history (again!)?
Your chance to join an exclusive list of Champions and take part in the most talked about poker event of the year is here! Team LearnWPT is ready to dominate the felt and we want to make sure you're ready to rise above as you compete in the Championship Event.
Let's get started...
Be Part of Poker History at Wynn Las Vegas
Returning to Wynn Las Vegas for the third consecutive year, the December 3-23, 2024 WPT World Championship Festival will offer more than 60 tournaments and a first-of-its-kind $5 Million Freeroll Invitational sponsored by ClubWPT Gold.
WPT Prime Championship: $5 Million GTD Prize Pool
Buy-In: $1,100 | December 8th - 14th | Schedule | Structure
➧ Day 1A - Sunday, Dec 8th 11am PT
➧ Day 1B - Monday, Dec 9th 11am PT
➧ Day 1C - Tuesday, Dec 10th 11am PT
➧ Day 1D - Wednesday, Dec 11th 11am PT
➧ Day 2 - Thursday, Dec 12th 12pm PT
➧ Day 3 - Friday, Dec 13th 12pm PT
➧ Livestreamed Final Table - Saturday, Dec 14th 4pm PT
A single (1) re entry is permitted for each starting flight
⚡ Live Updates
WPT World Championship
Buy-In: $10,400 | December 14th - 21st | Schedule | Structure
➧ Day 1A - Saturday, Dec 14th 11am PT
➧ Day 1B - Sunday, Dec 15th 11am PT
➧ Day 1C - Monday, Dec 16th 11am PT
➧ Day 2 - Tuesday, Dec 17th 12pm PT
➧ Day 3 - Wednesday, Dec 18th 12pm PT
➧ Day 4 - Thursday, Dec 19th 12pm PT
➧ Day 5 - Friday, Dec 20th 12pm PT
➧ TV Final Table - Saturday, Dec 21st 4pm PT
One entry per day maximum (freezeout per flight)
⚡ Live Updates
ClubWPT Gold Freeroll Invitational: $5M GTD Prize Pool
Buy-In: Freeroll | December 13th - 15th | Schedule | Structure
➧ Day 1 - Friday, Dec 13th 10am PT
➧ Day 2 - Saturday, Dec 14th 10am PT
➧ TV Final Table - Sunday, Dec 15th 4pm PT
⚡ Live Updates
For more ways to win your ClubWPT Golden Passport click here.
WPT Ladies Championship: $250K GTD Prize Pool
Buy-In: $11,100 | December 6th - 8th | Schedule | Structure
$1,100 discounted ladies buy-in
➧ Day 1 - Saturday, Dec 14th 11am PT
➧ Day 2 - Sunday, Dec 15th 11am PT
Unlimited re-entry is allowed until the close of registration
⚡ Live Updates
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With more than 60 events on the calendar, the 2024 Festival is where every poker player needs to be this December. There are plenty of can’t miss events that offer a wide range of buy-ins including over a dozen live Milestone Satellites awarding over 250 seats to the World Championship!
The Festival kicks off with a $1 Million Guaranteed, $800 No-Limit Hold’em multi-flight tournament followed by player favorites including the $250,000 guaranteed WPT® Ladies World Championship, $5 Million Guaranteed WPT® Prime Championship, the ever-popular Mystery Bounty featuring a $1 Million guarantee, multiple Seniors events (50+) and a $10,000 buy-in Seniors High Roller.
Multiple mixed game tournaments are also available throughout the Festival, ranging from the $2,200 HORSE Championship, PLO, Mixed Triple Draw, Big Mix Bet, TORSE, Big O, and more! With Satellites and Tournaments ranging from $200 - $10,580 the WPT World Championship Festival has something for every player!
➧ Click here for the full schedule of events
➧ For results, chip counts, redraws, and more visit: www.wynnlasvegas.com/casino/poker
➧ Follow the Wynn Poker Room Twitter page for nightly updates
📍 The Who, What and Where...
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With so much action going on at the Wynn Las Vegas where do you begin? Here are some quick tips:
➧ If parking or arriving by taxi cab or rideshare instruct your driver to drop you off at the main entrance of Encore (not Wynn)
➧ If driving, parking in Encore self-park is the quickest way to the Encore ballroom & registration for main events
➧ Players must have a Wynn Player card - you can get one from the Wynn Rewards counter in the Encore Casino area
➧ You will need a verified WPT.com Player Account to play in any World Poker Tour events. Signing up takes about 30 seconds.
- Click here to get started
- Enter your information and click ‘Create Account’
- Click the link in the Confirmation Email
- Click ‘Sign Player Release’ - That's it!
➧ Most events will be played in the Encore Ballroom - you can register in the Debussy Ballroom (next to the Encore Ballroom)
➧ If an event is played in the Poker Room - you can register in the Poker Room located in the Encore Casino area
➧ Registration in the Ballroom opens each day 2 hours prior to the earliest event (typically 9am PT) and closes approximately 10pm PT
➧ Registration is available for any event 24/7 in the poker room
The Encore at Wynn is marked with signage for easy navigation. Click here for the Wynn property map.
LearnWPT Members Are Ready To Dominate 💪
Team LearnWPT hosted 6 Warm-Up 📚 Study Sessions for Members to get their game ready to dominate the 2024 WPT World Championship Festival at Wynn Las Vegas.
For each Session we provided Members with a strategy that focuses on specific concepts essential for tournament success - now let’s get YOUR game ready with FREE strategy videos and tips from Team LearnWPT! Let's get started...
① Warm-Up Session: The Mental Game
We'll kickstart your poker study by outlining valuable strategies for managing routines, building confidence, and dealing with adversity. We’ll also talk about preparing for long tournament days and using physical fitness and nutrition to optimize your play.
⦿ Tournament Prep With Tony, Chewy, and Johan
Huge Tournament Series like the WPT World Championships at Wynn Las Vegas bring excitement and tons of opportunity. To make the most of these gigantic fields and massive prize pools, it's important to plan ahead for the unique challenges that you may encounter.
In this Strategy Episode hear firsthand from LearnWPT Instructors Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, Tony Dunst, and Johan Schultz-Pedersen about how they prepare for peak performance during a long poker tournament series.
Many players ignore Mental Game issues that prevent growth in their game including fear, anger, and frustration. Building Endurance through exercise, rest, and nutrition is key to excelling during a long tournament series.
➧ Click for more tips and videos from the Mental Game Session
② Warm-Up Session: Preflop Strategy
In this Session we are focusing on the one decision you must make in every hand you play - what to do when action folds to you preflop. We'll also discuss strategies such as 3-Betting that will give you the opportunities to exert skill edge against your opponents.
🛑 Know Your First-In Hand Ranges
During the course of a poker tournament you are likely to face dozens of stressful decisions. Your ability to stay present in the moment and focus on the 5 Key Factors will likely decide whether you make a deep run or bust out on Day 1. Luckily there are some things you can start doing now to take away distractions and help make high quality strategic decisions under pressure.
Spend just a few minutes each day reviewing the Game Theory Optimal (GTO) Preflop Hand Ranges. Over time you will gain a solid grasp of each positional range and your preflop decisions will feel less stressful. You’ll free up mental energy to work on other areas of your game and be able to maintain sharp focus when facing tough spots postflop.
Watch this Strategy Episode from LearnWPT Instructor Nick Binger as he gives you a detailed breakdown of which hands you should play from each seat position when raising first-in to the pot.
If you are a tournament player and haven't added these first-in hand ranges to your game plan you are missing opportunities to grow your chip stack and gain a balanced preflop attack. Understanding what hands to act with preflop from Early, Middle, or Late Position is crucial to your success!
Here are a few points from this Episode to remember...
Think in Hand Ranges:
- A range includes all hands a player may have in a given situation
- Avoid trying to put your opponent on a specific hand
- Position, action, and stack depth help determine ranges
- Analyzing hand ranges is best done away from the table
➧ Download a copy of the GTO First-In Hand Ranges
Use these rock solid Game Theory Optimal hand ranges and you'll be well on your way to an award winning performance at the 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas!
These charts will tell you what hands to play when you are the first person to put money into the pot at the poker table. They'll keep you on very solid, profitable ground.
Quick Tips for Using the First-In Charts:
- Use the Position Graphic to determine your position at the table and reference the appropriate range chart for your seat - Helpful Tip: Always count backwards from the Button to determine your position
- You should raise with all hands highlighted in PINK. Do not call the minimum bet amount - RAISE!
- Your raise sizing should be between 2.3 and 3 times the big blind amount depending on stack depth.
- Stay consistent with your raise sizing. If you raise a larger amount with a specific hand and smaller amounts with others, you will be easier to read at the table (IE don't raise to 600 with AA, but 400 with 99)
You'll develop Muscle Memory for preflop play by simply reviewing the charts and putting them into practice at the table!
Knowing how and when to make moves preflop is one of the keys to getting a hold of chips in a poker tournament. Understanding how to adjust for specific stack sizes and positions will give you opportunities to exert a skill edge.
➧ Click for more tips and videos from the Preflop Strategy Session
③ Warm-Up Session: Defense Strategy
In this Session we'll be talking about the specific strategies you can use when facing aggression in common Defense situations at the poker table. We'll also dive into the factors that you need to consider when deciding to defend in position vs out of position.
⦿ Turn and River Play With Tony Dunst
With more opportunities to Defend your Big Blind, you’ll definitely be in some interesting postflop situations facing a wider range of hands. In many of these spots you’re likely to face a continuation bet so understanding which board textures are favorable and when bluffing may be an option is valuable. Navigating these pots from out of position without the equity advantage translates to more difficult decisions on every street.
To gain a true understanding of how tough these spots can be, it’s essential to analyze postflop decisions in Big Blind Defense situations away from the table.
Join LearnWPT Instructor Tony Dunst as he explores 3 hands from recent sessions to break down optimal play on the turn and river when defending from the Big Blind. Watch this Strategy Episode as Tony uses PioSolver to demonstrate how ranges interact in this spot and what factors you should be accounting for.
Tips for Defending Your Big Blind Like a Pro:
- Avoid calling with offsuit hands, suited hands and speculative hands are best
- This strategy only applies when you are up against 1 opponent and in the Big Blind
- Make sure you only defend by calling with specific hands. Don’t remove 3-Betting from your game plan!
- Defend with tighter calling range against larger open raise sizes
- Default to checking the flop after you call the raise, no matter what cards you hold
Blind and Button Defense Strategy in a poker tournament each have unique considerations and hand range constructions that help you target specific opponents in position and develop criteria for check-raising frequent c-bettors.
➧ Click for more tips and videos from the Defense Strategy Session
④ Warm-Up Session: Postflop Strategy
This Study Session is all about getting you geared up to attack flops with properly sized c-bets, identify spots to float aggressive opponents, and give you the tools to make huge laydowns and big hero calls when the pressure is on. We’ll discuss how to approach tough opponents and break down exploitative adjustments to max value when you have a skill edge.
⦿ C-Betting Vs Tough Opponents
Whether in a cash game or tournament, continuation betting is a key part of postflop strategy. A strong default c-betting strategy will put most opponents on the defensive and result in winning many uncontested pots.
However, as you face more skilled opponents additional factors must be considered to ensure your c-bets are profitable. When facing tougher opponents, you’ll need to upgrade your approach and adjust how frequently you fire again on the flop after raising first-in.
Watch this Strategy Episode as Nick Binger explains how equity advantage, nut advantage, and your perceived range help you decide when to c-bet against tough opponents. Plus, Nick outlines the common spots vs tough opponents that are the most challenging.
Deeper stacked poker tournaments feature more decision points and create tougher Postflop Considerations. Understanding how board texture and ranges interact will have a big impact in your ability to win uncontested pots.
➧ Click for more tips and videos from the Postflop Strategy Session
⑤ Warm-Up Session: ICM & Satellite Strategy
In this Study Session we focus on the factors you need to consider when facing a tough decision on the Bubble, as well as specific differences between satellites and traditional multi-table tournaments. We’ll discuss how ICM (Independent Chip Model) influences hand ranges and betting, plus outline specific strategy for Milestone Satellites.
🛰️ Satellite Your Way Into a WPT Championship!
Approaching satellite play with the same strategy used in a regular poker tournament will often result in you busting when you would otherwise have a seat to the target tournament locked up.
Watch this Strategy Episode from LearnWPT Instructor Nick Binger as he discusses the key adjustments you need to make when playing Satellite Poker Tournaments.
Tips for Milestone Satellite Play
In a Milestone Satellite a player must accumulate a specific chip stack amount designated by the poker room ("The Milestone") to be awarded the tournament prize. The Milestone amount required to win the seat for each tournament is usually noted in the rules and structure sheet (under Milestone Rules).
As in a traditional satellite format, players may also win a seat by surviving until the number of seats available in the prize pool equals the number of players remaining, however achieving a verified Milestone stack at any point in the Tournament automatically guarantees that player a seat to the target event.
Example: You are playing a $1,100 buy-in Milestone Satellite to the $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship with a starting chip stack of 20,000 and the "Milestone" is 220,000 chips. Once a player's chip stack reaches 220,000 chips they are instantly awarded a seat into the event and their chips removed from play.
The satellite will conclude when the number of players remaining is equal to the number of $10,400 prizes generated based on the Tournament Prize formula, less the amount of players who have previously won by reaching The Milestone.
- Milestone Satellites prioritize a more risky playing style than traditional satellites, similar to bounty tournaments
- Specific opponent tendencies play a big factor in your approach and dictate whether going for the Milestone is a priority
- Larger raise sizes may have increased fold equity against opponents close to the Milestone (within 5-10BBs) due to poor risk/reward
- Don’t lose sight of the Milestone in later stages when effective stacks are shallow - a few preflop steals could be enough to secure your seat
- The endgame of a Milestone satellite can be chaotic - stay focused on the best strategy for your stack size and specific table conditions
- Remember that you don’t always have to get to the Milestone to win a seat, you can still use traditional satellite strategy and have a good chance
Take these strategies to the Wynn Las Vegas poker room and play a $400 Double Play Milestone Satellite to secure your seat into the $1,100 WPT Prime or Ladies Championship, a Milestone Satellite to $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship, or other Wynn Festival events.
During the 2023 Festival Milestone Satellites sent nearly 500 winners to the WPT World Championship field last year. LearnWPT wants to help you win YOUR seat!
Click here for the current schedule of satellites and tournaments
Follow the Wynn Poker Room on social for updates to the satellite schedule and more. X @WynnPoker | Instagram @wynnpoker
➧ Click for tips and videos from the ICM and Satellite Session
⑥ Study Session: Exploits and Intuition
This Session is all about using your strategic knowledge to punish bad plays and cultivate your feel for the game. A common trait shared by most successful tournament players is the ability to identify when an opponent is making an obvious mistake and knowing when to shift gears and use Exploits to maximize their edge.
⦿ Extracting Maximum Value With Gags
Opponents may change several times in any given poker tournament, so developing a specific player profile can be difficult, if not impossible. Bet-Sizing errors are often the best indicator of an opponent who is deviating from sound strategy and are most likely to make big mistakes postflop
Exerting your skill edge in these spots means staying alert and avoiding autopilot, especially when you flop a huge hand.
The difference between a small profit and a life changing score could lie in your ability to capitalize on obvious strategic errors. Watch as LearnWPT Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano breaks down hands where he uses exploitative lines to extract maximum value and demonstrates how to weigh the potential risk/reward of bet sizing to determine the best approach.
Poker is a game of incomplete information but if you’re focused and prepared to play, opponents will give off several cues that can be used to your advantage. Whether it’s odd bet-sizing, frequent over-calling, or taking too many hands to showdown, these mistakes must be capitalized on if you want to stay ahead of the field.
➧ Click for tips and videos from the Intuition & Exploits Session
Members can rewatch Study Sessions anytime from the Webinars Dashboard. Not a Member but want to watch the Live Study Sessions? Join for just $5 your first month of Membership!
We’re in the home stretch now! LearnWPT Members - make sure to submit any questions or hands on trouble spots to the Ask a Pro Discord and we’ll get you ready to conquer Vegas!
Team LearnWPT On the Felt and in the Action!
The LearnWPT Family capped off the 2023 Festival with huge results seeing Member Bob Buckenmeyer making the WPT Prime Championship Final Table and taking home $380K and Instructor Andrew Lichtenberger taking 3rd and over $2.7 Million in the flagship WPT World Championship. LearnWPT Students have been putting in the time and effort and are now ready to put their skills into play by winning their way into the WPT Championship.
LET'S KEEP IT GOING …
We’ll be keeping an eye on our ClubWPT Golden Passport winners, WPT Prime Championship Satellite winners, Members, and Coaches as they take to the felt for their chance at poker glory.
To kickoff the 2024 WPT Championship at Wynn Las Vegas LearnWPT Instructors and world-class Pros Niall Farrell "Firaldo87", Eric “Rizen” Lynch, and Tony Dunst spent 3 days with 27 students in the LearnWPT Live Poker Lab to get them Championship ready! On December 8th the LearnWPT Live Poker Lab students will take to the felt in an exclusive satellite where we are awarding 3 seats to the WPT Prime Championship.
Video credit: Lee Cummings
During the LearnWPT Launch Digital Workshop, Jerry came out the victor to win his seat to the WPT Prime Championship seat in an exclusive Satellite on ClubWPT.com. Andrew, Matthew, Christopher, and Robert will be playing for the $1M first place prize in the $5M GTD ClubWPT Gold Freeroll Invitational after winning their seats by signing up with the LearnWPT promo code.
The entire LearnWPT Team will be at the Wynn Las Vegas helping cheer on our winners (and coaches) - Help us wish them luck!
Live Lab Satellite Winners Mark, Shen, and Punal
➧ LearnWPT Launch WPT Prime Seat Winner: Jerry Drew
➧ LearnWPT Live Poker Lab WPT Prime Seat Winner: Mark Swafford
➧ LearnWPT Live Poker Lab WPT Prime Seat Winner: Punal Patel
➧ LearnWPT Live Poker Lab WPT Prime Seat Winner: Shen Sidana
➧ ClubWPT Golden Passport Winner: Andrew Stern
➧ ClubWPT Golden Passport Winner: Matthew Drager
➧ ClubWPT Golden Passport Winner: Christopher Gilley
➧ ClubWPT Golden Passport Winner: Robert Koller
Your LearnWPT Instructors Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger, Adrian Naggy, Brian Altman, Eric “Rizen” Lynch, Johan Schultz-Pedersen, Michael “Gags30” Gagliano, Niall Farrell "Firaldo87", and Tony Dunst will be at the Wynn and in the action.
Stay tuned for updates from our 2024 satellite winners!
LET'S GO TEAM LEARNWPT 🏆
WPT Special Events for Players
The non-stop poker action, massive prize pools, and the chance to go down in history as a WPT World Champion are only part of the excitement happening in Vegas this December! The World Poker Tour and Wynn Las Vegas have created a one of a kind poker experience that is sure to BRING THE FUN during the Championship Festival!
Whether you’ve dreamed of playing a few hands vs Phil Ivey, wanted to make a guest cameo in Brad Owen's Vlog, be entertained by amazing halftime shows and performances, or dance the night away with the WPT Family in an epic Player’s Party that could only be held in Vegas, there are plenty of off the felt activities to enjoy.
WPT Gold Booth - Win Your Seat (or a Supercar??)
Visit the ClubWPT Gold Booth from December 8th - December 17th for more chances to win! Sign up at the booth and pull an envelope for a chance to win big - Prizes include:
➧ A McLaren valued at $250,000
➧ Entry into the Ultimate Cash Booth to win up to $50K
➧ Over 100 Gold Passports into the $5M GTD Freeroll
➧ VIP Experience at Wynn Field Club with Brad Owen
➧ Entry into the Cash Booth to win up to $500
➧ Arsham Chip set valued at $5,000
➧ ClubWPT Gold coins, Wynn gift cards, and more
📍 Located in front of Mozart at Encore (10:30 am - 8pm PT)
ClubWPT Super SATurday Workshop With LearnWPT
LearnWPT has teamed up with ClubWPT to give online qualifiers even more opportunity to make a huge score at the Wynn.
Team LearnWPT will be offering LIVE poker coaching to ClubWPT Super SATurday qualifiers to help enhance their strategies, just in time for Day 1D of the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.
Learn more about the ClubWPT.com Super SATurday Membership and start playing to win your seat to the 2025 WPT World Championship and get free access to the LearnWPT CHAMP Membership!
🥳 WPT Thank You Players Party at AREA15
Players are invited to the Thank You Players Party at AREA15 on Thursday, December 12th at 8 pm - 1 am. Complementary shuttle service is available, departing every 30 minutes from the Encore shuttle area, starting at 7:30 pm. Team LearnWPT will see you there!
To join the party, just present your satellite receipt to or tournament receipt from the WPT Ladies Championship, WPT Prime Championship, WPT World Championship, or your Golden Passport.
WPT Premier 💰 Meet Up Game (MUG)
Join the fun at the Premier Meet Up Game December 17th from 9am-12pm in the Wynn Poker Room. PLUS other prizes will be awarded during live-action play. Play some $1/$3 and $2/$5 cash with WPT Ambassadors including Vince Van Patten, Lynn Gilmartin, Tony Dunst, Matt Savage, Brad Owen, Phil Ivey, and special guests.
📍 Wynn Poker Room
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ClubWPT Members Take to the Live Felt
Congratulations and good luck to the 200+ players ClubWPT is sending to the 2024 WPT World Championship Events!
ClubWPT Members and Qualifiers always receive the royal treatment and will enjoy several fun events including additional ways to win seats into the Championship Events live on-site at Wynn Las Vegas.
ClubWPT fosters a tight knight community of players who love to compete and share the excitement of competing at the WPT World Championship Festival in Las Vegas each December. We love helping ClubWPT Qualifiers and Stream Team Members prepare to play their best poker and can’t wait to sweat the action as they look to make deep runs and bag big scores.
Good luck and good playing!
Have FUN, Good Luck, and Good Playing!
Are you playing any of the WPT Championship Events at Wynn Las Vegas? Stop and say Hi 👋 to Team LearnWPT!
Your LearnWPT Instructors Tony Dunst, Eric “Rizen” Lynch, Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger, Brian Altman, Michael "Gags30" Gagliano, Johan Schultz-Pedersen, Niall Farrell “Firaldo87”, and Adrian Naggy will be at the Wynn and in the action.
Let us know if you are in the action during the WPT Championship Events or side events on the Festival schedule! Follow and tag us on social media to share your pic with members of Team LearnWPT, show off your chip stack, or celebrate a deep run.
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We love to hear how LearnWPT Students are doing and we can’t wait to share your success at the poker table!
Good luck and good playing,
-Team LearnWPT
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