{"id":36180,"date":"2026-08-14T12:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.casino.us\/?p=36180"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:41:36","slug":"the-world-poker-tour-returns-to-the-venetian-as-part-of-a-busy-fall-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.casino.us\/the-world-poker-tour-returns-to-the-venetian-as-part-of-a-busy-fall-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"The World Poker Tour Returns to the Venetian as Part of a Busy Fall Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The World Poker Tour announced it added a stop at The Venetian in Las Vegas this fall. The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Festival will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The headliner of the series is the $5,300\u00a0buy-in WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship that features a $2 million guaranteed prize pool. The championship final table will be live-streamed from the new streaming room inside The Venetian Poker Room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlayers embraced the return of the WPT to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas earlier this year, and we are pleased to bring another championship event to such an outstanding venue,\u201d said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. \u201cOur partnership with The Venetian Resort continues to produce events that players look forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WPT was at The Venetian earlier this year for the Venetian Las Vegas Spring Championship, which brought in 488 entrants. Nick Seward won $418,700 after defeating Greg Brown heads-up. The championship event broke its $2 million guarantee by $200,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An additional $2 million in guarantees will be spread across a variety of events, including several bounty events, a senior\u2019s event, and numerous satellite opportunities. The entire schedule has yet to be released. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe success of the spring championship reaffirmed what makes The Venetian Resort a premier destination for tournament poker,\u201d said Tommy LaRosa, director of poker operations at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to once again partner with the World Poker Tour to bring players a championship-caliber experience, highlighted by a $2\u00a0million guarantee, exceptional amenities, and the opportunity to compete for one of poker\u2019s most prestigious titles.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Busy fall for WPT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Festival is one of several series that the classic poker brand will hold this fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bestbet Scramble in Jacksonville, Fla., will take place Aug. 20 to Sept. 9. Highlighted by the the $5,000 $1 million guaranteed event starting on Sept 4, festival highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n