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World Poker Tour and BetMGM shared an announcement that Bogota Poker Open will kick off on September 19 and will close its doors two days later, on September 21.
The buy-in for the tournament is $3500. What makes the event even more interesting is a $1million guarantee. The impressive prize will undoubtedly add some extra excitement for the players, but there will be lots of fun for all the poker fans out there.
For all the action seekers, there will be a special delight. The WPT is going to live-stream the tournament’s final table and share it on its Twitch channel.
BetMGM and the WPT have strong collaboration, and it seems the partnership between the two keeps going stronger. One of the latest events is the Borgata tournament held in New Jersey in just a couple of weeks.
Both organizations share the same idea and focus on creating amazing happenings. At the same time, they are making sure the events include impressive prizes.
Adam Pliska, a WPT CEO, said this event represents the return of the Sexton Cup to New Jersey.
We are very happy that WPT’s strategic move in online tournaments has been bolstered by one of the longest and most prestigious casinos on tour.
The season’s winner will have the honor to see its name on the Mike Sexton WPT championship cup together with the names of the previous winners.
There is a requirement for the participants. When playing, each participant will have to be within the New Jersey borders. The player pools will be shared on all three websites. It allows the contestants to select the setup they prefer. They can get the points counted towards the player of the year race.
In the weeks ahead, the partypoker US will host a freeroll tournament. The tournament is an excellent opportunity for those who want to participate. It provides a chance for accessible event entry.
Special tournaments known as satellites will be there as well. These allow players to enter the larger ones, starting at $5 and at least one major freeroll.
Matthew Sunderland, the Vice President of Gaming, BetMGM, said BetMGM and WPT make a great team. Both sides are thrilled over the collaboration and are very happy because New Jersey is about to host this event. He added that the partnership between the two organizations resulted in creating events that were a huge success.
Angelica Hael, VP of WPT Global Tour Management, said New Jersey stays at the top of the regulated online poker field. Hael said WPT is thrilled about such a successful collaboration as the one with BetMGM is.
She said the upcoming tournament comes after the fantastic series held last year, which gives partners the confidence that it will have a place in the future. As a result, the partnership between the organizations will reach higher levels.
More about the WPT and BetMGM
The WPT was founded almost two decades ago, and for years it is on the top as one of the leaders in TV entertainment and gaming. It operated a series of tournaments, but that’s not all. The show based on the tournaments turned out to be a hit, representing the win for the network that is now producing its 19th season.
BetMGM was established a couple of years ago, but it managed to climb up the ladder quickly and become one of the leaders in gaming entertainment and sports wagering.
The Bet MGM was created through a partnership between Entain Holdings and MGM Resorts International. The company is focused on making gaming and sports moments more powerful and personal and delivering an unforgettable player experience.
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