Resorts World Las Vegas hosted the primary PokerStars North American Poker Tour cease held in additional than a decade final fall. The debut collection 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 way in which. The occasion’s organizers have introduced that the pageant is about to return in 2024, with ten days of event motion deliberate for Nov. 1-10.
“Resorts World Las Vegas is thrilled to announce the extremely anticipated return of PokerStars and the NAPT this November. After final yr’s great success, we’re desperate to capitalize on that momentum and host an much more spectacular pageant in 2024,” stated Leon Wheeler, Director of Poker Operations for Resorts World Las Vegas.
The principle occasion final fall featured a $1,650 buy-in. It attracted 1,095 complete entries, surpassing the $1.5 million assure to create a last prize pool of $1,609,650. Sami Bechahed got here out on prime, securing the trophy and the highest prize of $268,945.
This yr the principle occasion will function a bigger $5,300 buy-in. There shall be loads of methods to win a seat, each on-line and through reside occasions, with particulars to be introduced shortly.
“Final yr, the NAPT smashed all expectations, so this yr, we’re going even larger. With a premier associate like Resorts World Las Vegas, we’re stepping up our sport: larger tournaments, buy-ins, and player-focused occasions,” stated Steve Preiss, Vice President of PokerStars North America.
Purchase-ins are anticipated to vary from $250 all the way in which as much as $25,000. The complete schedule shall 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 The property was developed on the location of the outdated Stardust, which was demolished again in 2007.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 Inns. 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.
Along with gaming, the property provides loads of different world-class leisure choices, with the 5,000-person Resorts World Theater, the Zouk Nightclub, and the Ayu Seashore Home. There are additionally greater than 50 eating and consuming institutions on web site.
For extra data on Resorts World Las Vegas, take a look at the official web site right here.
Photograph credit: Rational Mental Holdings Ltd / Joe Giron.
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