Club WPT Online Poker

History & Founding

ClubWPT.com was launched in January 2008 under WPT Enterprises, Inc. (WPTE), the company behind the World Poker Tour. The WPT was founded in 2002 by attorney and television producer Steven Lipscomb, who also served as CEO and President of WPTE at the time of ClubWPT’s launch. The sweepstakes model was developed to provide a legally compliant way for U.S. players to compete for meaningful prizes without violating federal or state gambling laws. In 2009, the WPT was acquired by PartyGaming (later bwin.party), and subsequent ownership changes saw it sold to Ourgame in 2015 and then to Element Partners in 2021. Throughout these transitions, ClubWPT has remained the primary online poker product of the WPT brand.

Products & Platforms

- ClubWPT VIP Membership – A subscription‑based tier (14‑day free trial, then paid) granting access to tournaments awarding $100,000+ in cash & prizes monthly, including WPT event seats. - ClubWPT Gold – A modern, free‑to‑play sweepstakes poker room launched in late 2024/early 2025, offering a $5 million freeroll and a fresh player experience. - Mobile Apps (iOS & Android) – Free apps that include Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha 8, and casino games; players earn free chips and can play in multi‑table tournaments, sit‑and‑go’s, and ring games. - Web‑Based Client – A browser‑based version for desktop play, synchronized with mobile accounts. - Casino Games – A virtual casino with progressive jackpot slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette, craps, baccarat, and keno, all playable with the same virtual chips.

Licensing & Regulation

ClubWPT operates as a sweepstakes poker platform, meaning no purchase is necessary to participate (sweepstakes entry method available). It is void where prohibited by law. The product is offered by WPT Enterprises, Inc., based in California, USA. The platform explicitly requires players to be at least 18 years old and to ensure their jurisdiction allows such play.

Key Features & Tournaments

- Monthly $100,000+ prize pool tournaments. - Diamond Challenge Series (for Diamond members only, with up to $10,000 cash prizes). - Qualification for live WPT Championship events (e.g., $6,500 WPT bestbet Scramble Championship Passports, WPT Prime Championship seats).

Market Position

ClubWPT is one of the more established sweepstakes poker rooms in the United States, leveraging the prestige of the World Poker Tour brand. With the introduction of ClubWPT Gold, the company is modernizing its offering to compete with newer sweepstakes entrants such as Global Poker and McLuck. Its partnership with the WPT provides unique cross‑promotional opportunities, including live event integration.

Headcount & Headquarters

According to the company’s LinkedIn page, ClubWPT Gold’s parent entity reports 51–200 employees. The headquarters is in Irvine, California, USA. The specific street address is not publicly listed, but the registered business address is in Irvine.