Poker fans, get ready! The World Poker Tour is gearing up for the fourth WPT Australia at The Star Gold Coast is just around the corner, shuffling and dealing from September 12-25. This year’s festival is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with the schedule expanding from 16 to 23 events, making it the largest poker festival in Australia for 2024.
WPT Australia Full Schedule
Date
Time
Buy-in
Event
Thu 12 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Thu 12 Sep
14:30
A$ 1,325 + 175
No Limit Hold’em – Opening Event Day 1A
Thu 12 Sep
18:30
A$ 540 + 60
No Limit Hold’em – Flat Out Freeze Out
Thu 12 Sep
19:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Thu 12 Sep
20:30
A$ 300 + 40
Milestone Satellite to Opening Event
Fri 13 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Fri 13 Sep
11:30
A$ 500 + 75
Pot Limit Omaha – Turbo
Fri 13 Sep
14:30
A$ 1,325 + 175
No Limit Hold’em – Opening Event Day 1B
Fri 13 Sep
18:30
A$ 600 + 75
No Limit Hold’em – Shark Bait One Day Event
Fri 13 Sep
19:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Fri 13 Sep
20:30
A$ 275 + 40
Milestone Satellite to Mystery Bounty
Sat 14 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Sat 14 Sep
11:30
Opening Event Day 2
Sat 14 Sep
14:30
A$ 1,000 + 150 + 500
No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty Day 1A
Sat 14 Sep
18:30
A$ 800 + 80
No Limit Hold’em – Ultra Turbo One Day Event
Sat 14 Sep
19:30
A$ 275 + 40
Milestone Satellite to Mystery Bounty
Sat 14 Sep
20:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Sun 15 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Sun 15 Sep
11:30
Opening Event Final Day
Sun 15 Sep
12:30
A$ 1,000 + 150 + 500
No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty Day 1B
Sun 15 Sep
19:00
A$ 4,600 + 400
No Limit Hold’em – 5K 8-Max Day 1
Sun 15 Sep
20:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Mon 16 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Mon 16 Sep
11:30
Mystery Bounty Final Day
Mon 16 Sep
13:30
A$ 4,600 + 400
No Limit Hold’em – 5K 8-Max Final Day
Mon 16 Sep
14:30
A$ 600 + 150 + 400
No Limit Hold’em – Outback Survivor Bounty Day 1
Mon 16 Sep
19:30
A$ 135 + 40
Milestone Satellite to Ladies Australian Championship
Mon 16 Sep
20:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Tue 17 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Tue 17 Sep
11:30
Outback Survivor Bounty Final Day
Tue 17 Sep
13:30
A$ 720 + 80
Pot Limit Omaha Day 1
Tue 17 Sep
15:30
A$ 600 + 75
No Limit Hold’em – Ladies Australian Championship Day 1
Tue 17 Sep
18:30
A$ 500 + 75
No Limit Hold’em – True Blue Turbo One Day Event
Tue 17 Sep
20:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Wed 18 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Wed 18 Sep
11:30
Pot Limit Omaha Final Day
Wed 18 Sep
11:45
Ladies Australian Championship Final Day
Wed 18 Sep
14:30
A$ 400 + 80 + 400
No Limit Hold’em – Bonza Bounty Day 1
Wed 18 Sep
19:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Wed 18 Sep
20:30
A$ 2,500 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Super High Roller
Thu 19 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Thu 19 Sep
11:30
Bonza Bounty Day 1
Thu 19 Sep
12:30
A$ 800 + 80
No Limit Hold’em – Shane Warne Legacy Perpetual Trophy Event
Thu 19 Sep
14:30
A$ 19,000 + 1,000
No Limit Hold’em – Super High Roller Day 1
Thu 19 Sep
19:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Fri 20 Sep
10:30
A$ 215 + 40
Step 1 Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Fri 20 Sep
12:15
Super High Roller Final Day
Fri 20 Sep
12:30
WPT A$ 7,400 + 600
No Limit Hold’em – WPT Championship Day 1A
Fri 20 Sep
18:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Fri 20 Sep
20:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to Championship Event
Sat 21 Sep
11:30
A$ 7,400 + 600
No Limit Hold’em – WPT Championship Day 1B
Sat 21 Sep
19:00
A$ 1,800 + 200
No Limit Hold’em – Ultimate Turbo One Day Event
Sat 21 Sep
20:30
A$ 400 + 50
Milestone Satellite to Mini Championship
Sun 22 Sep
11:30
WPT Championship Day 2
Sun 22 Sep
14:30
A$ 1,800 + 200
No Limit Hold’em – Mini Championship Event Day 1
Sun 22 Sep
21:00
Player Welcome Party
Sun 22 Sep
21:30
A$ 1,000 + 75
Milestone Satellite to WPT World Championship Warm Up
Mon 23 Sep
11:30
WPT Championship Day 3
Mon 23 Sep
13:30
Mini Championship Event Final Day
Mon 23 Sep
15:30
A$ 9,500 + 500
No Limit Hold’em – WPT World Championship Warm Up Day 1
Mon 23 Sep
19:30
A$ 1,100 + 150
No Limit Hold’em – Extreme Turbo One Day Event
Mon 23 Sep
21:30
A$ 220 + 40
Milestone Satellite to WPT World Champs Road to Vegas
Tue 24 Sep
11:30
WPT Championship Day 4
Tue 24 Sep
12:30
WPT World Championship Warm Up Final Day
Tue 24 Sep
14:30
A$ 3,500 + 400
No Limit Hold’em – WPT World Championship Road to Vegas Day 1
Tue 24 Sep
20:30
A$ 600 + 60
Milestone Satellite to WPT World Championship Road to Vegas
The highlight of the festival is the AUD $8,000 buy-in WPT Australia Championship, where players will vie for a spot on the prestigious Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup. With two Day 1s starting on September 20 and 21, the competition is sure to be fierce as top players from around the world gather to claim their share of the spotlight.
New additions to the schedule include several fast-paced afternoon and evening turbo events, as well as a high-stakes AUD $5,000 PLO High Roller, offering something for every type of player.
The WPT is showing its commitment to inclusivity with a dedicated ladies event—the AUD $675 Ladies Australian Championship, running from September 17-18. The Star is adding extra value by awarding the winner a $6,000 package to compete in the prestigious WPT Ladies Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. It’s a golden opportunity for women in poker to shine on an international stage.
A touching tribute will also take place during the festival with the Shane Warne Legacy Perpetual Trophy Event. This special tournament, scheduled for September 19, honors the legendary cricketer and passionate poker player, Shane Warne. All administrative fees and proceeds from water sales during this event will be donated to the Shane Warne Legacy, ensuring his impact on the poker world is remembered.
The WPT’s first jaunt to The Star Gold Coast was in 2019. Back then, the Main Event buy-in was A$2,500 and saw Hari Varma reign supreme over a 658-entry field. His biggest previous cash before winning big was for just $7,000, so the A$274,247 he received was a welcomed windfall.
Three years later, David Tang put his name on the Mike Sexton Cup. This time, the buy-in jumped up A$5,400, but the increase didn’t deter players as there was greater participation, with 710 entries recorded. Tang collected A$647,470 for the win and etched his name in poker history.
The defending champion is Richard Lee, who triumphed last September to capture the A$854,890 up top. Like the upcoming series, the Main Event cake with a A$8,000 buy-in and saw 600 entries stump up the entry fee.
The launch of WPT Global means that poker players around the world now have the chance to win their way to WPT events, win prizes and enjoy exciting games such as Poker Flips. As one of the world’s largest cash game poker networks, WPT Global is available in over 50 countries and territories around the world.
WPT Global offers a large deposit match bonus: 100% on deposits up to $1,200 (using any payment method). New players depositing a minimum of $20 automatically receive this match bonus which is unlocked in $5 increments (credited straight to the cashier) for every $20 of rake contribution.
Both tournaments and cash games count towards bonus unlocking; new players have 90 days from the date of first deposit to unlock and claim their full bonus amount.
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Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
