¥100,000,000 ($15Million) Guaranteed During the WPT Global Asia Series
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A cool ¥100,000,000 ($15Million) is guaranteed to be won during the online WPT Asia Series exclusive to WPT Global. If eight figures worth of guarantees weren't enough to have players clambering for their mice and jumping into the action, there's also the chance to win one of nine WPT Rings and compete in a huge Player of the Series Leaderboard.
The WPT Asia Series runs at WPT Global from February 15 before wrapping up on March 15. During that time, more than 100 events are packed into a bustling schedule, including nine WPT Ring-awarding tournaments, which are the highlights of the series. Five of those WPT Ring events run each Sunday throughout the festival and are concluded in a single day. The four others are awarded to the champions of four WPT Mystery Millions phase tournaments running each week.
WPT Ring Events (One Day)
| Date | Time (UTC) | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 Feb | 12:05 p.m. | ¥188 ($27) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Sun 22 Feb | 12:05 p.m. | ¥188 ($27) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Sun 1 Mar | 12:05 p.m. | ¥388 ($56) | ¥2,000,000 ($289,000) |
| Sun 8 Mar | 12:05 p.m. | ¥388 ($56) | ¥2,000,000 ($289,000) |
| Sun 15 Mar | 12:05 p.m. | ¥880 ($127) | ¥3,000,000 ($434,000) |
WPT Mystery Millions Phased Events
| Date | Time (UTC) | Buy-in | Jackpot Bounty | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Feb | 12:30 p.m. | ¥88 ($13) | ¥100,000 ($14,000) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Sun 3 Mar | 12:30 p.m. | ¥188 ($27) | ¥200,000 ($29,000) | ¥2,000,000 ($289,000) |
| Sun 8 Mar | 12:30 p.m. | ¥388 ($56) | ¥250,000 ($36,000) | ¥2,500,000 ($361,000) |
| Sun 15 Mar | 12:30 p.m. | ¥588 ($85) | ¥300,000 ($43,000) | ¥3,000,000 ($434,000) |
Kick Off the WPT Asia Series in Style With Million Boost Week
Every poker tournament player wishes to start a series strong, padding their bankroll and boosting their confidence for the grind ahead. The first week of the WPT Asia Series gives all players several chances to do precisely that.
Million Boost Week sees seven daily tournaments with affordable buy-ins of ¥33-¥99 ($5-$15) but with guaranteed prize pools tipping the scales at up to ¥1,500,000 ($217,000). A huge guaranteed event runs at 12:00 p.m. UTC on each of the following days:
| Date | Time (UTC) | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥33 ($5) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Sat 14 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥50 ($7) | ¥1,500,000 ($217,000) |
| Sun 15 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥66 ($10) | ¥2,000,000 ($289,000) |
| Mon 16 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥99 ($14) | ¥3,000,000 ($434,000) |
| Tue 17 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥33 ($5) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Wed 18 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥33 ($5) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Thu 19 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥33 ($5) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Mon 23 Feb | 12:00 p.m. | ¥33 ($5) | ¥1,000,000 ($144,000) |
| Tue 3 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | ¥50 ($7) | ¥1,500,000 ($217,000) |
Win a Share of ¥3,000,000 ($430,000) in the Player of the Series Leaderboard
The Player of the Series Leaderboard will be hotly contested throughout the WPT Asia Series, not least because the overall winner receives a guaranteed ¥3,000,000 ($143,000).
Each of the 100+ tournaments is assigned one of five tiers based on its buy-in and prestige. Be sure to check out the tournament's description to find its tier.
Players earn valuable leaderboard points each time they compete in a WPT Asia Series event, with additional points awarded for buying before a tournament starts (Early Bird Bonus) and if they buy in before the tournament starts and pop the bubble (Early Bird Bubble Bonus). Up to 30 Early Bird points can be earned per day.
| Tier | Early Bird Points | Early Bird Bubble Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 | 3 |
| Silver | 2 | 6 |
| Gold | 3 | 8 |
| Platinum | 4 | 12 |
| Diamond (Ring Events Only) | 5 | 20 |
Even more points are awarded for going deep in WPT Asia Series events.
Bronze Tier
| Rank | Leaderboard Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4-5 | 7 |
| 6-10 | 4 |
| 11-15 | 2 |
Silver Tier
| Rank | Leaderboard Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4-5 | 14 |
| 6-10 | 10 |
| 11-20 | 6 |
| 21-30 | 3 |
Gold Tier
| Rank | Leaderboard Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4-5 | 22 |
| 6-10 | 16 |
| 11-20 | 10 |
| 21-30 | 6 |
| 31-40 | 3 |
Platinum Tier
| Rank | Leaderboard Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4-5 | 30 |
| 6-10 | 20 |
| 11-20 | 14 |
| 21-35 | 8 |
| 36-50 | 4 |
Diamond Tier (Ring Events)
| Rank | Leaderboard Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 250 |
| 2 | 190 |
| 3 | 150 |
| 4-5 | 120 |
| 6-10 | 90 |
| 11-20 | 70 |
| 21-50 | 50 |
| 51-100 | 30 |
| 101-200 | 18 |
| 201-300 | 10 |
A player's top 10 scoring days count toward the WPT Asia Leaderboard, with the top 2,500 points earners banking a share of a cool ¥3,000,000 ($430,000).
Add Even More Value to the WPT Asia Series With a Huge Welcome Bonus
Now is the time to join WPT Global if you do not already have an account. New players depositing $10 or more receive a $16.20 gift package that includes:
- $5 poker deposit match bonus
- $5 casino deposit match bonus
- $2.20 MTT ticket
- $1 Global Spins ticket
- $3 in Casino Coin
Free gifts are always welcome, but more so when they are accompanied by the chance to receive up to $3,000 in cash plus a whole host of tournament tickets as added extras. The size of your deposit affects the rewards you receive; check out the table below for more details:
| Deposit Amount | Free Tickets |
|---|---|
| $10-$29 | 1x $2.20 MTT ticket & x $1 Global Spins ticket |
| $30-$99 | 2x $5 MTT tickets & 5x $1 Global Spins ticket |
| $100-$499 | 2x $5 MTT tickets & 1x $10 Global Spins ticket & 2x $5 Global Spins tickets |
| $500-$1,499 | 2x $11 MTT tickets & 1x $110 Sunday Slam ticket & 1x $25 Global Spins ticket & 2x $5 Global Spins ticket |
| $1,500-$2,999 | 2x $22 MTT tickets & 2x $110 Sunday Slam tickets & 3x $25 Global Spins tickets |
| $3,000+ | 2x $55 MTT tickets & 2x $110 Sunday Slam tickets & 3x $50 Global Spins tickets |
Your first deposit is matched 100% up to $3,000, with 50% released at the online poker tables, and you receive $1 cashback for every $4 contributed to the cash game rake or paid in tournament fees. The remaining half is released by playing at WPT Global's casino; you receive $0.50 back for every $200 wagered.
Casino players also receive free Casino Coin based on their first deposit; casino coin is a currency used at WPT Global Casino.
| Deposit amount | Free Casino Coin |
|---|---|
| $10-$29 | $3 |
| $30-$99 | $5 |
| $100-$499 | $10 |
| $500-$1,499 | $50 |
| $1,500-$2,999 | $80 |
| $3,000+ | $100 |
