WPT Global® Ambassador “Egption” Among the First to Win a Golden Pass to Wynn Las Vegas
WPT Global® is offering poker players a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make their poker dreams come true — by turning just $1.10 into a $12,400 WPT® World Championship Golden Pass package.
The Golden Pass Package
Each Golden Pass winner receives a full $12,400 prize package, including:
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$10,400 entry into the WPT® World Championship Main Event, taking place December 13–21, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas
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A $2,000 travel allowance, credited directly to the winner’s WPT Global account
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A $100,000 Golden Ticket bonus for any package winner who goes on to win the WPT World Championship
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Exclusive WPT Global x WPT World Championship gear
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Discounted room rates at Wynn Las Vegas
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VIP Lounge access during the event
Early Success Stories
Only two weeks into the promotion, three players have already claimed their Golden Pass packages, proving that poker’s biggest stage is within reach — even from the smallest buy-ins.
Among the first winners is Patrick Tardif, known online as “Egption”, a Canadian poker pro and WPT Global Ambassador, who secured his $12,400 package after starting from a $110 Golden Satellite and advancing through a $1,060 Qualifier.
Two other players have also navigated the satellite ladder, turning small stakes into a dream trip to Wynn Las Vegas.
Your Path to the Championship
Players can win their seat through the $1,060 direct satellite, held every Sunday at 22:05 UTC, or climb the ladder through several feeder routes available all week long:
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$1.10 → $11 → $110 → $1,060
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$5 → $55 → $1,060
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$22 → $220 → $1,060
Daily Schedule (UTC)
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$110 Golden Satellite – 15:06 / 17:06 / 19:06 / 21:06
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$55 Golden Satellite – 14:06 / 18:06
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$11 Golden Step – 13:16 / 15:16 / 17:16 / 19:16
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$5 Golden Step – 12:36 / 14:36 / 16:36 / 18:36 / 20:36 / 22:36
- $1.10 Golden Step – Every 20 minutes
Golden Ticket Bonus
Players who qualify for the WPT® World Championship through WPT Global® and go on to win the title will earn an extra $100,000 cash bonus on top of their official prize money.
A Proven Path to Millions
Last year’s Championship delivered massive payouts, with Scott Stewart, Rob Sherwood, and Eddie Pak each walking away with over $2 million after a three-way deal. The original first-place prize exceeded $3.1 million, highlighting just how life-changing this event can be for those who make it to the final table.
Use Your Passport Dollars
Players holding Passport Dollar (PP$) balances can use them toward buy-ins for both the WPT World Championship and side events.
The full festival schedule runs from December 2–22, 2025, at the world-renowned Wynn Las Vegas.
With multiple qualification routes starting from just $1.10, and a direct $1,060 Sunday Qualifier, the road to the WPT World Championship is open to everyone.
The early success stories show that this dream is within reach — WPT Global continues to give players around the world the chance to turn small stakes into poker’s biggest opportunity.
