World Poker Championship 1 Million USD gtd begins today at Grand Loyal Poker Club – July 7 to 16, 2023
It’s time to shuffle up and deal! The World Poker Championship (WPC) is back with another thrilling edition and it starts today! Powered by Hanoi Series of Poker (HSOP), the action takes place at the Grand Loyal Poker Club, located in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Like previous, a massive USD 1 Million is guaranteed. This is certainly not to be missed as it is one of the most popular events in Vietnam.
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WORLD POKER CHAMPIONSHIP – EPlayer Guide
Opening Day schedule
The Kick Off Event officially opens the games. It comes with a VND 2,500,000,000 (~USD 105,650) guarantee and a reasonable buy in of VND 8,800,000 (~USD 370) to enter.
For those with heavier pockets, the Single Day High Roller is tailor-made for you. It offers a VND 500,000,000 (~USD 21,130) guarantee and a price tag of VND 33,000,000 (~USD 1,395).
Main Event
Sporting the largest guarantee is none other than the Main Event. It features a 10 Billion VND prize pool, equivalent to USD 422,600. If past events are a preview of what to expect, then that figure should be easily breached. The Main Event takes place from July 11 to 15 with buy in of VND 25,000,000 (~USD 1,060).
Additionally, new WPC trophies have been revealed. These are among the most compact yet coveted prizes and can easily fit inside one’s suitcase. Win one of the golden clubs via the 32 side events and the WPC tower at the Main Event.
Have a look at the key events below and the high roller schedule.
Events with guarantees
# | Event | Guarantee | Dates | Buy in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAIN EVENT | VND 10,000,000,000 | July 11-15 | VND 25,000,000 | |
1 | Kick Off Event | VND 2,500,000,000 | July 7-9 | VND 8,800,000 |
2 | Single Day High Roller | VND 500,000,000 | July 7-9 | VND 33,000,000 |
8 | Super Stack | VND 500,000,000 | July 9 | VND 6,600,000 |
9 | High Roller | VND 1,500,000,000 | July 9 | VND 55,000,000 |
13 | Mystery Bounty | VND 2,000,000,000 | July 10-11 | VND 11,000,000 |
16 | Super Star Challenge | VND 1,500,000,000 | July 11-12 | VND 107,000,000 |
23 | Monster Stack | VND 1,000,000,000 | July 14-15 | VND 11,000,000 |
24 | Super High Roller | VND 4,000,000,000 | July 14-15 | VND 66,000,000 |
26 | HSOP Megastack | VND 1,000,000,000 | July 15 | VND 8,800,000 |
29 | Megastack Closer | VND 500,000,000 | July 16 | VND 6,600,000 |
High Roller schedule
# | Event | Guarantee | Dates | Buy in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Single Day High Roller | VND 500,000,000 | July 7-9 | VND 33,000,000 |
9 | High Roller | VND 1,500,000,000 | July 9 | VND 55,000,000 |
16 | Super Star Challenge | VND 1,500,000,000 | July 11-12 | VND 107,000,000 |
19 | Megastack High Roller | July 12 | VND 77,000,000 | |
24 | Super High Roller | VND 4,000,000,000 | July 14-15 | VND 66,000,000 |
27 | High Roller Single Day | July 15 | VND 44,000,000 | |
30 | Last Chance High Roller Turbo | July 16 | VND 33,000,000 |
Grand Loyal Poker Club
For those new to the area, the Grand Loyal Poker is located on the second and third floor of the Grand Vista Hanoi Hotel.The combined floor space can accommodate up to 40 tables. There’s also a bar and kitchen area.
For players in need of accommodations, there are Special WPC Packagesavailable. Make sure to reserve your package now as rooms are limited.
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