The poker world is buzzing with two major announcements from WPT Global. First, a high-profile partnership with the Triton Poker Series marks a significant leap forward for the high-stakes tournament scene. This collaboration brings together two giants in the poker industry to offer players a unique experience through the exclusive new WPT Global Slam event, opening doors for many online qualifiers to compete in Triton Poker Series events.
As if that wasn’t enough, WPT Global has also announced that professional hockey star Phil Kessel is joining as its new brand ambassador. Kessel, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and passionate poker fan, will lead WPT Global’s “Team Canada” initiative, connecting with Canadian players through a series of live and online events.
WPT Global and Triton Poker Series Team Up: A New Era of High-Stakes Poker
In what is shaping up to be one of the most significant partnerships in poker, WPT Global has become the main sponsor of the Triton Poker Series, known for hosting the most prestigious high-stakes tournaments worldwide. Renowned for attracting elite players, the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series will now benefit from WPT Global’s extensive reach, bringing a broader audience through online qualifications and the newly launched WPT Global Slam.
The WPT Global Slam is a $25,000 buy-in event featured at each Triton Poker Super High Roller Series stop, offering online players a chance to compete on the world’s biggest poker stage. This exclusive event underscores the commitment of WPT Global and Triton to elevate poker standards and provide world-class experiences to players globally. It’s no wonder the poker elite consistently show up at Triton events.
WPT Global President Alex Scott shared his excitement about the partnership, stating, “By aligning ourselves with such a distinguished brand, we aim to create extraordinary opportunities for WPT Global players to experience poker on an even grander scale.” Triton Poker Series CEO Andy Wong added, “This game-changing partnership invites a fresh wave of players into the ultra-high stakes arena.”
With Triton’s reputation for elite tournaments and WPT Global’s innovative approach, this collaboration signals a new era for high-stakes poker. The partnership also expands accessibility, enabling WPT Global players to qualify for Triton events, bringing new talent to the felt.
Phil Kessel Joins WPT Global as Brand Ambassador
Beyond the major Triton collaboration, WPT Global has also secured a high-profile ambassador—NHL star and avid poker player Phil Kessel. As a three-time Stanley Cup winner, Kessel brings his sports fame and poker passion to WPT Global, becoming the face of the “Team Canada” engagement initiative.
Kessel’s ambassadorship goes beyond a title—he’s jumping right in. As part of his role, Kessel will participate in events for Canadian players, including a poker tournament at the WPT Playground Festival in Montreal, running from October 14–30. Fans attending the event will even have the chance to meet him in person. Adding to the excitement, WPT Global is offering a VIP experience giveaway, with the winner securing a seat at the prestigious $10,400 WPT World Championship.
“I’ve been a huge fan of poker and the World Poker Tour for years,” Kessel said. “I can’t wait to bring some cool experiences to fans in Montreal and across Canada.”
On November 27, Kessel will also host an exclusive Ironman Tournament on the WPT Global platform. This invite-only event allows players from around the world to play alongside the hockey legend. The first-place winner will receive a VIP package for the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas, including travel, accommodations, a dinner and golf outing with Kessel, and entry to the $10,400 main event.
Additional prizes include Kessel-signed jerseys, pucks, and photos. There will also be a special bounty prize for the player who knocks Kessel out of the tournament. Players interested in this exclusive event can register on WPT Global using the code IRONKESSEL81 and deposit $100 or more.
The View from PokerListings
This is massive news for poker fans around the world. The Triton Poker Series has already made waves in recent years, and WPT Global continues its upward climb in the online poker scene. It wouldn’t be surprising to see familiar WPT Global faces join the action at Triton live events, starting with the Monte Carlo stop.
WPT Global has been making significant inroads into the live poker circuit. In Ireland, JP McCann’s PokerClub recently teamed up with WPT Global, offering online qualifiers the chance to compete in a $50K GTD monthly tournament.
While hockey might not be as globally popular as soccer, in Canada, it’s a whole different story. Kessel’s involvement bridges two highly competitive worlds — sports and poker — bringing new energy to both communities.
Keep an eye on our webpage and social media channels—we’ll be following these collaborations closely from the front row!
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