WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Venue Revealed

A Massive Investment Creates an Immersive Poker Arena!

From July 30 to August 5, 2025, Thailand’s first-ever international poker event — WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition — will make its grand debut at the UOB LIVE venue on the 5th floor of the EMSPHERE shopping center, located in the heart of Bangkok’s central business district.

An Immersive Arena Built to Concert – Level Standards

To provide players with a top-tier experience, the World Poker Tour has invested heavily to transform the UOB LIVE venue into a professional poker competition space. The main hall spans 4,464 square meters, a venue that has hosted concerts for stars like LAY Zhang and BLACKPINK, and is capable of accommodating crowds of tens of thousands.

Inside the arena, 100 standard poker tables will be arranged, allowing up to 2,000 players to compete simultaneously. The spacious environment meets WPT’s high standards for international poker tournaments.

Smartly Designed Venue Functions

• Tournament Information Desk: Staffed with professional advisors to provide guidance on schedules, rules, and other event details to help players fully understand the tournament.

• Travel Package Counter: For inquiries and purchases of related travel packages.

• Registration Desk: Supports fast on-site player registration and data entry.

• Massage & Rest Area: A comfortable space with massage chairs where players can relax, socialize, and unwind between games.​

• Power Bank Rental Zone: Scan and use on-demand to keep devices charged and ready.

• Merchandise Counter: Offering exclusive WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition commemorative merchandise.

EMSPHERE Shopping Center: A Luxury Destination

EMSPHERE is located on Sukhumvit Soi 11, a prime location in Bangkok. The mall represents an investment of over 20 billion THB, featuring two interconnected buildings with a total floor area of 150,000 square meters across nine floors. Since opening in 2024, it has become a new landmark of Bangkok, attracting over 30,000 visitors daily.

The mall offers six themed zones, over 300 shops, and more than 1,000 brands, from global names like Chanel, Kilian, Le Labo, BYREDO, to local Thai specialty brands. There’s also a car showroom area with Porsche, BMW, VOLVO, and other major brands.

EM-Themed Spaces

On the 5th floor, EM-WONDER is the perfect post-tournament spot. It features a variety of specialty restaurants such as DAKJIB, Super Shakariki 432, and upscale lounges like Cocktails & Wine Bar — ideal for players to unwind and connect.

Other areas like EM-lifestyle and EM-Gallery offer great options for players looking to pick up Thai spices, imported chocolates, and other souvenirs. The mall’s many premium retail brands ensure a high-quality shopping experience.

The WPT® Prime Thailand Exhibition venue at EMSPHERE is not just a professional poker arena — it’s a comprehensive space that blends luxury shopping, diverse dining, and rich entertainment, delivering an unprecedented tournament experience for players from around the world.

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WPT Prime Thailand Event Packages

The upcoming festival features a total of 25 No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments as well as seven satellites with three different buy-in levels. In order to participate, players can purchase travel packages at the venue.

• THB 7,000 (~USD 214)
• THB 14,000 (~USD 428)
• THB 37,000 (~USD 1,130)

WPT PRIME THAILAND EXHIBITION – Schedule

WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship

The crown jewel of the series is the THB 37,000 WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship from August 1 to 5, 2025. Four different Day 1 are available and play until ITM before all survivors then determine a champion on the final two days of the festival.

Other notable events on the schedule include the THB 14,000 The Opener with two flights, Event #4 THB 14,000 8-Max, the THB 7,000 Ladies Event, and the Mini as well as the Micro Championship. Joint most-expensive tournament on the schedule is the THB 37,000 Event #21 Monster Stack which runs from August 4 to 5.

Key Events

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*Venue images provided by WPT & Pokertalk