WPT World Championship: A Glimpse into Vietnam's Thriving Poker Scene

High stakes poker is something that the whole world has become familiar with thanks to the World Poker Tour (WPT) that sees players descend on it from all over. The popularity of the WPT World Championship has been increasing each year in Vietnam as one of its more popular destinations for poker fans. As poker grows in the nation, and worldwide, the WPT World Championship is a significant moment that showcases Vietnam’s undeniable import in global poker.

Vietnam’s rich culture and welcoming atmosphere provides a perfect backdrop for the WPT World Championship. With some of the best venues in the world and a growing appetite for poker, it is attracting players from all walks of life. The WPT World Championship which not only on display the best of the best but is also a treasure trove for the brotherhood of poker in developing evenings with good ol’ friends and feasting out at night and watch a little bit televised baseball.

Local players have extra incentive to perform well at the WPT World Championship. It allows them the chance to go up against the very best in the world, while continuing to develop and gain experience. With foreign players on the line there is a lot to play for and the tension at times feels unimaginable.

With the WPT World Championship in Vietnam, that trend is likely to accelerate with lots more locals taking up poker as a business. This is great news for the future, too, as success in the tournament generates local and worldwide interest that appeals to a new generation of poker hopefuls. In short, Vietnam and the WPT – most notably the WPT World Championship – are on first base of a brand new poker inning.