World Poker Tour to hit Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Excitement is stacking up in our poker room as Choctaw Casino Resort - Durant hosts the World Poker Tour. On Thursday, 28 April to Sunday, 15 May, the WPT will provide an exciting schedule of events for poker players from around the country.

This year, Bally Sports will exclusively broadcast the 2022 WPT at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant.

“At Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant our goal is to provide the best poker tournament experience to our guests and players from around the world,” states Bob Barnes, table games manager at Choctaw Casino & Resort- Durant. “We’re excited to offer players and spectators the opportunity to watch our live poker tournament as it elevates the poker experience and takes our WPT to the next level.”

Primary events kick off with a $300 buy-in featuring four opening flights and a $50,000 guarantee. The championship event will take place Friday, 13 May to Monday, 16 May and will play down to the final six players with a $3,800 buy-in and a $2 million guarantee. The final six players will advance on to the E-Sports Arena at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on 26 May.

Each tournament throughout the tour will have a guarantee, making the prize pool total more than $3 million.

Registration will be available on 21 April on Ticketmaster. Hotel Rates start at $119 Sunday through Thursday. For reservations, call 888.652.4628 and mention offer Code "WPT22".