This is not an easy question to answer. Best is subjective, and the answer will change depending on what you’re looking for in a poker stop.
One of the best things about the World Poker Tour is that it truly is an international tour. As such, there are stops in international locales that will cater to the most adventurous of poker travelers. With stops in Hanoi, Vietnam, The Star Gold Coast in Australia, or Macau, you can mix vacation with poker to make the most of the travel experience.
If you’re looking for the largest (and softest) fields, it’s hard to ignore the WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Championship in Hollywood, Florida. Anyone who has played in South Florida can tell you that the action is incredible, and if you win that one, you’re looking at well over a $500k payday these days.
However, the last two winters have introduced the overall clear winner in this category: the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. With a $10,400 price point, it’s one of the biggest buy-ins on the tour. However, it’s already solidified itself as one of the must-play events of the year. Dan Sepiol won the 2023 edition for well over $5 million, and that was only the second year the event has been held. The Wynn has cemented itself as one of the premier places to play poker, and Ryan Beauregard’s passion and advocacy for poker have made the venue a perfect pairing for the World Poker Tour’s Championship stop. Combine that with a full schedule of side events, and Las Vegas tops the list as the best WPT Tour stop on the calendar.
