Resorts World Las Vegas hosted the primary PokerStars North American Poker Tour cease held in additional than a decade final fall. The debut sequence of the reborn NAPT attracted simply shy of three,200 entries throughout 17 occasions, with $4,264,665 in complete prize cash paid out alongside the best way. The occasion’s organizers have introduced that the pageant is ready to return in 2024, with ten days of event motion deliberate for Nov. 1-10.
“Resorts World Las Vegas is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of PokerStars and the NAPT this November. After last year’s tremendous success, we are eager to capitalize on that momentum and host an even more spectacular festival in 2024,” mentioned Leon Wheeler, Director of Poker Operations for Resorts World Las Vegas.
The predominant occasion final fall featured a $1,650 buy-in. It attracted 1,095 complete entries, surpassing the $1.5 million assure to create a remaining prize pool of $1,609,650. Sami Bechahed got here out on high, securing the trophy and the highest prize of $268,945.
This 12 months the primary occasion will function a bigger $5,300 buy-in. There will probably be loads of methods to win a seat, each on-line and through reside occasions, with particulars to be introduced shortly.
“Last year, the NAPT smashed all expectations, so this year, we’re going even bigger. With a premier partner like Resorts World Las Vegas, we’re stepping up our game: bigger tournaments, buy-ins, and player-focused events,” mentioned Steve Preiss, Vice President of PokerStars North America.
Buy-ins are anticipated to vary from $250 all the best way as much as $25,000. The full schedule will probably be launched quickly.
About Resorts World
When Resorts World Las Vegas opened in 2021, it marked the primary new resort on the legendary Las Vegas Strip in over a decade. The property was developed on the positioning of the outdated Stardust, which was demolished again in 2007.
The property includes a 117,000 sq. foot on line casino, and a 59-story lodge with three distinct Hotels. Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas, and Crockfords Las Vegas mix for almost 3,500 complete rooms.
The on line casino ground options 1,400 slot machines, 117 desk video games, and naturally, the poker site.
In addition to gaming, the property presents loads of different world-class leisure choices, with the 5,000-person Resorts World Theater, the Zouk Nightclub, and the Ayu Beach House. There are additionally greater than 50 eating and ingesting institutions on website.
For extra data on Resorts World Las Vegas, check out the official website here.
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