List of Prominent Poker Tournaments in the Industry

Poker tournaments may either happen for free online or with high wagering requirements in some gaming centers today's. Either way, both platforms are rewarding and fulfilling for any poker player out there. But most players who are looking for the thrill and excitement as they play around poker tables choose to participate in live poker tournaments.

Some of the big poker tournaments for Canadians nowadays are hosted by these reputable gaming organizations and poker groups which usually offer their participants of huge jackpot amounts at stake. Aside from these large pots, winners are also awarded with exclusive trophies and bracelets as proof that they earned notable finishes in some big cash poker events. Here are some of those known poker tournaments being hosted in various regions and countries today:

World Series of Poker (WSOP)

This is considered as the most renowned and most prominent live poker gaming event hosted in the United States. The World Series of Poker or WSOP features a series of poker games before the prestigious main event where only the most rigid poker strategy could see you succeed. These qualifying games are participated by some of the best poker players - as well as aspiring ones - all over the world. Over 60 WSOP tournaments were already hosted before the most awaited championship event is held. These poker series and main event has not only gained following from its players but also from its growing audience worldwide who either watch the games live or via online streaming.

Tournament players who succeed in their games receive a momentous WSOP bracelet for every win. These bracelets mark their accomplishments in the tournament and even ranking them among the best poker players around the world. Players can collect as many bracelets as they can in various games hosted in this huge poker tournament.

World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C)

Meanwhile, first time poker tournament participants can try and develop their skills in smaller tournament versions like World Series of Poker Circuit or WSOP-C. These circuit games include various mini-games happening in 21 different poker locations across United States which include gaming centers and live poker rooms. Amateur poker players can readily participate in these games with a minimum buy-in requirement of $300 up to $1,000 which can still win them big in WSOP-C.

Just like its WSOP counterpart, players can also earn tournament rings - instead of bracelets - in the circuit games. They can also earn trophies on each of their wins in this smaller tournament environment.

World Poker Tour (WPT)

World Poker Tour or WPT is also regarded as one of the biggest live poker tournaments hosted in the industry. It has definitely caught the interest of many poker players from different regions all over the world. WPT has hosted games for their players from United Kingdom, South Africa, Cyprus, and the United States. Its reach continuous to grow as this tournament constantly invites renowned poker players worldwide.

WPT initially gained its popularity when the said poker event was launched on live TV and was broadcasted in several regions all over the world. This coverage featured some of the tournament's gaming events which were available in varying playing levels for their players.

It is also the behind the brainchild of its European version, the European Poker Tour or EPT, which has also gained the same prominence among European poker players.

WPT also hosts smaller versions of its huge tournament system with the World Poker Tour Deepstacks. Players who have limited buy-in and wagering values but still want to experience the same thrill and intensity of huge poker tournaments can participate in Deepstacks. This is a great platform for them, especially if they don't want to spend much on such poker tournament gaming.

There are other poker tournaments like Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) which also brings players and viewers the same tournament atmosphere right in the comforts of their own homes. HPT features different low stake poker games being broadcasted live by sporting TV networks around the United States since 2005. It has already aired multiple poker games for its American viewers, as well as select audiences from Europe and the Caribbean region.

Local poker tournaments are also available for aspiring poker players who enjoy popular games such as Texas Hold'em Poker . These include tournaments like the Orleans Summer Poker Series, the Chicago Series of Poker, Florida State Poker Championship, and Aussie Millions. Some of the best daily poker tournaments in Vegas are also available for them to wager in. There are also online poker tournaments hosted in various online gaming sites such as the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) and the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP).

Despite the growing number of famous poker tournaments hosted worldwide, players are still advised to analyze the games they'll place their wagers in. They also need to consider the platforms they'll be using for huge and small tournaments like these.