WPT Drops World Championship Guarantee, Launches $5M Freeroll

The World Poker Tour shifts strategy with a $5 million freeroll and no prize pool guarantee for its flagship event, aiming to attract a diverse player base.

• The WPT World Championship will not have a prize pool guarantee in 2024, unlike previous years.
• Instead, the WPT is introducing a $5 million freeroll with a $1 million first prize and 100 $10K World Championship seats.
• The freeroll will be accessible primarily through the new ClubWPT Gold sweepstakes platform.
• WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas will run concurrently, offering a $50 million guarantee for its $25K Super Main Event.
• Player reactions are mixed, with some praising the WPT's innovative approach and others concerned about the lack of a guarantee.

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