In an exciting fusion of poker and luxury travel, the World Poker Tour (WPT) has teamed up with Virgin Voyages to launch a high-quality poker room on the Scarlet Lady, Virgin’s magnificent cruise ship. This establishment, known as “WPT At Sea”, is an industry-first, offering a permanent, branded poker experience on the open waters.
The poker room features eight bespoke poker tables catering to various forms of the game, including cash games, satellites, and tournaments offering WPT Prize Packages. For those dipping their toes into the world of poker, there will be training sessions on offer. Additionally, the cash-in range will suit both experienced players and novices, with amounts from $80 to $320.
Setting Sail from Miami with Poker
This exciting venture will see the Scarlet Lady, starting from her homeport in Miami, Florida, embark on 4- and 5-day cruises. It brings a new dimension to poker cruises, offering a permanent branded poker room on a cruise ship for the first time.
WPT CEO, Adam Pliska, was thrilled about the groundbreaking partnership. His enthusiasm showed in his statement, “Scarlet Lady provides the perfect residence for WPT at Sea, which will bring the WPT poker experience to the high seas.” He sees it as a compelling opportunity to translate the excitement of poker onto the high seas following their successful seasonal run with Virgin Voyages.
Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages, emphasized the unique spirit of the brand, celebrating its ongoing drive for innovation and pioneering steps within the industry. He appreciates the collaboration as an industry first, offering an immersive, adult-only experience that combines the luxury of a holiday with the thrill of the World Poker Tour.
Tournaments
The biggest event on each sailing is the “WPT at Sea” Main Event with a $320 buy-in. The winning prize, a $5k WPT package, can be used on any future voyage or WPT event, making it a desirable pursuit for poker enthusiasts.
To add to the modern, streamlined experience, the WPT at Sea poker venture will operate cash-free, using wearable devices for all transactions. Passengers can enjoy poker sessions in the evenings when the ship is docked or setting sail. An array of events will be available, along with free 20-minute No Limit Texas Hold’em lessons, ensuring an unforgettable poker journey for all.
The sum up, the poker games that will be running on each trip are:
- $60 buy-in WPT at Sea Virgin Quickie (with 12% of the field paid).
- $80 buy-in WPT at Sea Main Event Satellite (1 in 5 wins a Main Event ticket for the current cruise).
- $120 buy-in WPT at Sea Vegas Baby (possible $1100 WPT Package)
- $320 buy-in WPT at Sea Main Event (possible $5k WPT Package)
- Complimentary 20-minute No Limit Texas Hold’em lessons
- WPT at Sea Cash Games (Min. $100 buy-in)
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