World Poker Tour Heads To Sydney For Historic Championship Stop

After three consecutive years on the glittering shores of the Gold Coast, the World Poker Tour is moving its crown jewel event to the heart of the country’s most iconic city. For the first time, the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup makes its long awaited arrival in Sydney, Australia.

WPT Australia At The Star Sydney

The upcoming WPT Australia runs from September 18 to October 1 with The Star Sydney serving as the epicenter of poker in the Southern Hemisphere. At the heart of the two week festival is the AUD 5,500 buy-in headliner set to run from September 27 to October 1. In the press release, The Star Sydney Poker Manager, Martin Coughlan expressed, 

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring a WPT Championship Event to The Star Sydney! Sydney is the perfect backdrop for one of the most exciting poker festivals of the year. Having the iconic Mike Sexton WPT Championship Cup here is a huge moment for poker in Australia – it’s a symbol of prestige, passion, and global recognition. I’m expecting players from all over the world to make the journey down under this September to be part of something truly special. Sydney is ready – let’s make history!”

Indeed, the moment marks a major milestone for both the WPT and Australian poker fans. The last time the WPT visited Sydney was for the 2022 WPT DeepStacks where it drew over 2000 Main Event entries for a prize pool of AUD 2.5 Million (~USD 2M). For the upcoming WPT Championship Event, expectations are high for an even larger prize pool, possibly even surpassing its inaugural run prize pool of AUD 3.55 Million. WPT CEO Adam Pliska shared, 

“There is something truly special about the passion and energy of the Australian poker community. It is an honor to deliver a Championship Event that celebrates and rewards that spirit.”

While more details have yet to be announced, players can start planning their calendars and itineraries. For first timers, Sydney is one of the most vibrant cities in the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the things to look forward to are its iconic harbor views, mesmerizing Opera House, and famous Bondi Beach. 

If poker is all that matters, then be the first ever WPT Australia – Sydney champion and have your name etched in history on the trophy. As for the festival lineup, last year the third WPT Australia edition at the Gold Coast saw an expanded roster of 23 events which may be somewhat similar – more or less – this year.

Stay tuned for more details. For accommodations, there’s no better place to stay than at the venue itself – The Star Grand Hotel Sydney.