On Thursday, WPT Global and Triton Poker announced a new partnership which sees the site become the official sponsor of the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. The mutually-beneficial move ushers in a new era of growth for Triton Poker SHRS as the tour continues to cement itself as one of the world's premier high stakes poker tournament series.
While the steep buy-ins at Triton events tend to preclude the majority of players, WPT Global will expand the tour's accessibility by offering exclusive opportunities to qualify for events, allowing for players of any bankroll size to rise to the level of one of poker's most prestigious tournament circuits.
WPT Global and Triton Poker announced a partnership that promises growth for both brands. As part of the partnership, WPT Global will introduce the $25,000 WPT Global Slam, a tournament that will take place at each Triton Poker SHRS in the upcoming season. Additionally, the partnership will bring exclusive qualifying events to the WPT Global platform, enabling a broader player pool to earn their seats in Triton Poker events.
A win-win partnership
Alex Scott, President of WPT Global, commented on the partnership: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Triton Poker as they enter this new phase of growth.Triton has become synonymous with the best in high-stakes poker, and 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. The launch of the WPT Global Slam will give our players the chance to compete at the highest levels in poker, and we look forward to creating unforgettable experiences at Triton events worldwide.”
For Triton Poker, the collaboration points to the operator's continued commitment to growing the game at all levels by welcoming new players to its events. The new chapter of growth presented by the partnership with WPT Global positions Triton Poker to continue its pursuit of the becoming the premier destination for high stakes poker action.
WPT Global becomes the Title Sponsor for the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. Andy Wong, CEO of Triton Poker Series, further comments: “This game-changing partnership with WPT Global brings a unique opportunity for Triton PokerSeries to expand our global reach. By giving WPT Global’s users once-in-a lifetime opportunities to qualify into our flagship event, the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, we hope this invites a fresh injection of new players into the arena of ultra high stakes, and that we see new high stakes dreams dealt.”
