In case you missed it, the WPT Summer Festival on WPT Global kicked off on July 20. The latest real money online poker room is currently running its first summer series and has a host of amazing events lined up.
As well as a $1 million guaranteed Main Event, the platform is hosting the incredible $1 for $1 million event. Yes, you read that correctly – WPT Global is letting players participate in a seven-figure guaranteed event for just one dollar and has even brought in the likes of Phil Ivey and Tony Dunst to help attract eyes to the product.
WPT Summer Festival now at @wpt_global including the $1 buy-in $1 million guaranteed event. See you there https://t.co/OrL3cXOOJE
— Phil Ivey (@philivey)
The video sees Ivey and Dunst act as Customer Support Agents in what’s been described as one of the best poker adverts in over a decade.
@ZGregJennings @philivey @WPT @wpt_global And we have many more to come, keep #
— Dan Ross (@HoldemMedia_Dan)
Owen and Zhou Join in With the Fun
World Poker Tour ambassador Brad Owen also shared another hilarious video promoting the event, which featured Andrew Neeme and Jamie Kerstetter.
Lots of very cool @wpt_global events going right now including the $1 for 1 million. I may have gotten a little car… https://t.co/QQEpZBReMd
— Brad Owen (@TheBradOwen)
Chess Woman Grandmaster Qiyu “Nemo” Zhou also joined in on the fun with her own chess-themed video while showing off her skills against multiple recognisable opponents.
here’s your chance to become a millionaire via @wpt_global which is running a $1 buy-in for a prize pool of 1 milli… https://t.co/v3JTh9jI9k
— Nemo (@akaNemsko)
How to Play the $1 Into $1 Million
Starting flights for the $1 Into $1 Million take place every Wednesday and Sunday from July 20 to August 17. The top 13% of players will advance to the event’s Day 2 which takes place on Sunday, August 21.
Players can enter all the Day 1s as the event is implementing a “Best Stack Forward” policy.
Day 2 will then see the field whittled down to its final eight players, with Day 3 being live streamed on the WPT Twitch channel on Monday, August 22.
The event will also have a huge overlay, which even gives more value to players as WPT Global General Manager, Alex Scott pointed out.
This event alone will cost us in excess of $900k. It’s the most generous tournament overlay since the guys at Stars… https://t.co/cXsFOUhQfD
— Alex Scott (@AlexScott72o)
$1 Into $1 Million Remaining Schedule
Date | Time (UTC) | Event | Buy-in | Guaranteed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wed 27 Jul | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Sun 31 Jul | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Wed 3 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Sun 7 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Wed 10 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Sun 14 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Wed 17 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 |
11:00 p.m. | $1-1m Flight | $1 | $1,000,000 | |
Sun 21 Aug | 3:00 p.m. | $1-1m Day 2 | $1 | $1,000,000 |
Mon 22 Aug | 1:00 p.m. | $1-1m Final Table | $1 | $1,000,000 |
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