The WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event is one of poker’s most premier tournaments. It attracts the best of the best, awards several millions of dollars in prize money, and is highly regarded as one of the most prestigious events of the year.
With a buy-in of $10,400, not everyone that wants to play in this event can, but the elite price point is very much part of the draw that attracts people to play in this marquee tournament. One of the best ways to get into this event is through satellite tournaments, and Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where the event is held, will be holding seven different satellites. At price points of $560 or $1,100, satellite tournaments are very accessible and the perfect opportunity to play for a shot at World Poker Tour glory.
Here are the Season XVI WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event satellites scheduled at Bellagio (all times local):
Thursday, November 30
– 11 a.m. – $560 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Super Satellite
Sunday, December 3
– 7 p.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Super Satellite
Monday, December 4
– 11 a.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Super Satellite
– 7 p.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Super Satellite
Tuesday, December 5
– 8 a.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Hyper Super Satellite
– 9 p.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Super Satellite
Wednesday, December 6
– 8 a.m. – $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Hyper Super Satellite
All of the satellite events listed above are one-day events that allow nine levels of registration. The satellites will award as many $10,400 seats as possible to the Season XVI WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event.
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