4.5 /5

An introduction to WPT Global

WPT Global is the poker room introduced by an iconic brand in poker, the World Poker Tour. As a result of their broadcasted tournaments, commentated by Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten, the World Poker Tour helped bring televised poker to a mainstream audience and inspired a new generation of players. With its latest offering, the World Poker Tour has set its sights on establishing a reliable online environment that caters to all, whether that be someone completely new to poker or someone that would consider themselves a veteran of the game.

This WPT Global review will highlight:

• The range of incentives accessible to new customers including rakeback
• The plethora of tournaments and cash games
• The features of both the desktop client and mobile application
• The payment methods available

Which tournaments are available on WPT Global?

WPT Global provides a vast array of tournaments, with structures and buy-ins to meet your demands. Additionally, on top of the traditional No-Limit Hold'em freezeout and re-entry tournaments, WPT Global also includes the Bounty and Progressive Knock-Out formats that are currently increasingly in demand. In these tournaments, players have money credited into their accounts for eliminating another player. Buy-ins range from $1.1 to $530.

However, most notably, WPT Global gives players the possibility of qualifying for the illustrious live poker tournaments that the World Poker Tour is famed for, but for a fraction of the price. For instance, while writing this review, there are step satellites from as little as $5 that can qualify players for the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, an event whose prize pools have reached tens of millions of dollars in recent years. In addition to entry to the $10,400 tournament, those fortunate to qualify through this route will be treated like a VIP with $2,000 in travel expenses paid for and will acquire WPT Global merchandise.

But, if playing with four cards is your preference, WPT Global also offers PLO, across a range of buy-ins and structures.

Fast poker (similar to Zoom on PokerStars or Blitz on Pokerking) is called Flash here. The rules are the same: if you fold your cards, the table changes immediately and you start a new hand. There are 3 limits to choose from: ¥0.20/¥0.50/¥1, ¥1/¥2/¥4, $0.02/$0.05/$0.10, and Short Deck ¥5.

Is there a selection of cash games on WPT Global?

At this current moment in time, the cash games on WPTGlobal primarily focus on two-card formats, with Pot Limit Omaha and PLO5 also available across NL1 to NL800-2000. All tables are 8-max. That being said, the poker site offers cash games for a mixture of bankrolls, including games that allow customers to take part in bomb pots, and straddle, along with, Pace Poker which allows customers to be allocated to a different table once they have folded. WPT is one of the few rooms where you can play short deck: limits range from $0.1 to $16 for ante.

There are also tables with unusual rules that make the game more dynamic:

• Bomb Pots. Every 12 minutes, all players are charged 8 antes to the pot, after which the flop cards are immediately revealed and the hand continues.
• Splash. Each hand, all players at the table pay a large ante into the initial pot.
• Jackpot tables. Part of the prize pool is paid out for strong combinations: 50% goes to a royal flush, 25% to a straight flush, and 5% to four of a kind.

Are there any welcome & deposit bonuses for new players on WPT Global?

New players who register and make a deposit of $10 or more can unlock up to $3,580 in total value, combining cashback, tournament tickets, and Casino Coin rewards.

100% Cashback on First Deposit

Every new customer receives 100% cashback on their first deposit — credited as real cash. The minimum qualifying deposit is $10, and the maximum is $3,000. The bonus is unlocked gradually over 90 days:

• 50% of the cashback is earned through poker play — $1 for every $4 paid in rake and tournament fees.
• The remaining 50% is cleared in the WPTGlobal Casino — $1 back for every $500 wagered on casino games.

Instant Gift Package

All deposits of $10 or more qualify for a $16.20 gift package, which includes:

• $5 poker deposit match bonus
• $5 casino deposit bonus
• $2.20 MTT ticket
• $1 Global Spins ticket
• $3 in Casino Coin

Tournament Ticket Rewards

In addition to cashback and the gift package, players receive free tickets to MTTs and Global Spins events. The value increases with the deposit size:

PLO Cash Leaderboard

WPT Global runs a weekly PLO Cash Leaderboard promo with $15,000+ in total prizes, combining cash and tickets to its Sunday majors. 

You earn 1 raffle ticket for every 100 PLO cash game hands, and during Double Points hours (6 pm–10 pm ET every day) you collect tickets twice as fast. Winners are decided via a random weekly drawing, with prizes ranging from larger cash + ticket bundles at the top to smaller ticket-and-cash awards further down the payout list.

Registration process

Opening an account in the room is easy — just follow a few simple steps. First, download the client from the WPT Global website. 

Once you're on the page, click on the “Download Now” button and the installer will begin downloading. Once it's downloaded and installed, you can open the software and follow the steps to create your poker account.

At this stage, new players should:

1. Choose the country of residence from the list.
2. Enter your email address or phone number that will be used as your login later.
3. Verify your email address/phone number with the code sent to it.
4. Enter our promo code/bonus code — GTEN —  to gain access to rakeback promotions and other bonuses.

Rake and rakeback

The rake is calculated using the popular Weight-contributed system: the limit and the number of players in the pot are taken into account. The commission in cash games is 4-6% with caps that depend on the stakes and number of players, and in tournaments it is around 10%.

30% PLO Rakeback (PLO4 & PLO5 cash games)

WPT Global also offers a permanent 30% weekly rakeback for PLO4 and PLO5 cash games. The rakeback is flat 30% (no rake targets) and is credited based on your PLO rake from the previous calendar week. No opt-in/registration/bonus codes require, and it is paid every Monday.

Table Starter Boost (40% rakeback)

WPT Global runs a Table Starter Boost promotion that rewards players for opening a new empty cash table. The offer currently applies to NLHE and Short Deck tables listed under the High tab. To qualify for 40% rakeback, you need to open an empty table at $25/$50/$100 NLHE (or 100/200/400 CNY NLHE) or 200 CNY Short Deck limits. Rakeback is paid for as long as you remain at that table, short breaks of up to 5 minutes are allowed. Payments are credited weekly on Mondays.

Are there any important aspects of the desktop and mobile application that I should be aware of?

WPT Global is available in many countries across Europe, Latin America and Asia, but is restricted in some regulated markets. It is supported in English, Spanish, Portuguese, etc. What's more, the desktop and mobile applications are accessible to all Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android users. As of writing this review, free-to-play tables aren’t available on WPT Global. Real-money cash games are offered in both USD and CNY (availability depends on the game pool/region). With regards to HUDs such as Hold’em Manager and PokerTracker and most real-time third-party tools are prohibited along with, third-party software such as Equilab. However, unlike other mobile applications, WPT Global can offer regulated online poker due to the licence they have been granted.

Which payment methods are accepted on WPT Global?

WPT Global gives customers a range of means to deposit funds to their poker site. Depending on your region, you can fund your account via card, bank transfer, crypto, etc. This includes but is not limited to:

• Bank Transfer
• Visa or Mastercard
• Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin
• Luxon
• Neteller
• Skrill

Readers will be pleased to know that WPT Global doesn’t charge their customers for making a withdrawal. Withdrawal options also vary by region, crypto cashouts may be subject to blockchain network fees.

Does WPT Global require KYC & account verification?

Before making your first withdrawal, WPT Global, as a licensed operator, requires new customers to verify their account by providing the necessary documentation.

This includes:

1. Documentation that proves your identity such as a driving licence or passport
2. Documentation that provides confirmation of address such as a bill from a gas or electric supplier, or a statement from a bank

As long as all the submitted documentation is clear, complete, and in the correct format, WPT Global will aim to verify a player's account as soon as possible.

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