The World Poker Tour is an annual series of poker tournaments that is sanctioned by the World Series of Poker (WSOP). The events are held in various locations around the world and are open to amateur and professional players.
The WSOP operates as the governing body of the World Poker Tour, and selects the venues where the events are held.
The first World Poker Tour event was held in 1990 in Las Vegas. The WSOP has since sanctioned more than 600 WPT events, with a total prize money of over $5.5 billion.
The WPT was created as a way for professional poker players to compete against one another on a more equal footing, rather than against amateurs who have a financial advantage. The WPT also offers players an opportunity to win major poker tournaments and prizes, including cash and other prizes from sponsors. .
The WPT has been criticized for its lack of diversity, with only a small number of European players participating in most events. However, the WPT has responded by announcing plans to hold more events in Europe in 2018.
In addition, the WPT has also announced plans to create a women’s tournament series in 2018.
