WPT Global Review

WPT Global is a licensed brand of the World Poker Tour. The site launched in April 2022 and is currently available in more than 60 countries worldwide, with more being added all the time.

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WPT Global’s vision is to build a fun and sustainable ecosystem, focusing efforts to acquire and retain recreational players. It boasts one of the largest cash game networks in online poker, with over 10,000 unique cash game players per day. WPT Global uses smart AI technology to limit the number of highly-skilled ‘pro’ players to two per table, as well as detecting and eradicating bots, collusion and real-time assistance - being fun, fair and secure is central to everything WPT Global does. It can be accessed through downloadable poker clients for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS and offers No Limit Hold ‘Em, PLO and 6+ (Strip Deck/Short Deck) games, plus Pace Poker, straddle, bomb pots and big ante tables. There is also an extensive tournament schedule with regular festivals, plus satellites into larger live World Poker Tour and other events around the world. WPT Global operates under a Curacao license. 

  

Summary

  • Online home of the World Poker Tour
  • Focus on fun, fair and secure games
  • Smart AI limits number of pros at each cash table to 2
  • Large, recreational player-heavy cash game traffic
  • Qualifiers for live events such as WPT World Championship
  • Available on Windows, Mac, Android and iOs

  

Software and Graphics

WPT Global’s software is packed with features concentrated on achieving fun, fair, secure games, ensuring recreational players have an enjoyable experience. Games offered include bomb pots and straddles, while smart AI limits the number of skilled ‘pro’ players to two per cash table Cutting edge technology is also used to eradicate bots, collusion and real-time assistance. Paid features include rabbit hunting, reveal cards, insurance and hole card betting. Players can multitable on desktop, and in tournaments choose to view stacks in big blinds. There are emojis available to make the interaction at the table fun as well as unique avatars.

  

Poker Games

Cash games run day and night at WPT Global thanks to huge liquidity and the global nature of the customer base. There are No Limit Hold ‘Em, PLO and 6+ (Strip Deck/Short Deck) games, plus Pace Poker for those who like a quicker game and adrenaline rush. Cash games, including straddles, start at $0.02/0.05/0.10 and go as high as $200/400/800.
   

Tournaments and Freerolls

WPT Global has a 24/7 tournament schedule to suit any budget, including daily freerolls, with a new tournament starting every 10 minutes on average. There are deepstacks and turbos, full ring, 6-max and 4-max, bounty hunters and PKOs and a choice of NLHE, PLO and short deck tournaments. Low cost satellites are available into WPT and other live events, including one of the highlights of the poker year, the WPT World Championship, while winning all three ‘Slam’ Sunday majors within a 30-day period triggers a $100,000 Triple Crown bonus.

  

Mobile Support

The WPT Global app is available for both Android and iOS, allowing users to play cash games and tournaments on the move, including Pace Poker. The free app can be used on smartphones and tablets, allowing games to be played whenever and wherever users fancy.

  

Bonuses and Promotions

The WPT Global ethos of making games fun has helped the site build the largest recreational cash game player pool in online poker. All new sign-ups qualify for the 100% matched deposit bonus up to $1,200, and currently there are deposit bonuses that can be stacked. Just for signing up, new customers get two free $5 satellite tickets, giving them two chances to win a seat into the weekly Sunday major, the $110 Sunday Slam, which has a $50,000 guarantee. The first two deposits of $20 or more trigger 1 free $11 ticket each time into the weekly $11 Mini Slam, which has an $8,888 guarantee. A deposit of $300 or more comes with a free $110 Sunday Slam ticket, while a $1,200+ deposit comes with 2 free $110 Sunday Slam tickets. As all those bonuses are stackable, a new customer who signs up and makes a first deposit of $1,200 or more will receive 3 x $110 Sunday Slam tickets, an $11 Mini Slam ticket, 2 x $5 Slam satellite tickets, plus the $1,200 matched deposit bonus. And for those looking for a juicy freeroll, there’s a daily $200 freeroll awarding 40 x $5 Slam satellite tickets.

  

Banking and Security

Players can deposit to their WPT Global account using a variety of payment methods (depending on region) including Visa, Mastercard, JCB,  instant bank transfer, prepaid vouchers and a wide range of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and many more. Major E-wallets like Neteller, Skrill, Muchbetter and Luxonpay are also available (excluding Ontario).

  

Customer Service and Support

WPT Global support can be contacted via email, with replies expected within 24 hours, and usually within 1 hour. Live chat is available to help with deposit problems. There is also 24/7 support via direct messages to the @wpt_global Twitter. An extensive FAQ section of the WPT Global website covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including poker and general account queries. Useful email addresses include [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].

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