Poker Meets Pop Culture at the Creator Poker Championship in Las Vegas

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Updated: 2025.12.10

The Creator Poker Championship is set to bring together the worlds of social media and high-stakes poker when it debuts on December 18 during the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The event, co-produced by Creator Television and the World Poker Tour (WPT) , will feature six popular online personalities competing for charity.

Among the confirmed players are King Bach, Wengie, Daphnique Springs, Evelyn Gonzalez, Billy Love, and Soy, with creator and commentator Anjali Persad providing live coverage. Each participant will represent a charitable organization, including the RuJohn Foundation, Angel by Nature, Best Friends Animal Society, Girls on the Run Las Vegas, and Bring Change to Mind.

“This is purpose-driven poker,” said Joe Ochoa, Co-founder and General Manager of Creator Television. “It’s about putting a new twist on competition and giving back while doing it.”

Poker With a Purpose

The Creator Poker Championship marks Creator Television’s first venture into sports and gaming content, bringing together its community of online creators with the WPT’s worldwide poker audience. It blends entertainment and philanthropy, introducing the game to new viewers while showcasing the personalities behind some of social media’s biggest names.

“The World Poker Tour is excited to collaborate on an event that combines creativity, competition, and charitable impact,” said Loc Sondheim, VP of WPT Studios. “It’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate poker and the people who make a difference.”

Where to Watch

Fans can tune in to the Creator Poker Championship through multiple platforms, including Creator Television on Amazon Fire TV Channels, LiveTVx, Plex, Sling Freestream, and Xumo Play, as well as WPT’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

By joining forces, Creator Television and the World Poker Tour are turning a poker table into a stage where competition, charity, and creativity come together for a good cause.

For more information, please visit the Creator Poker Championship website.