From 3 Chips to a 1.5M Prize Pool: ClubWPT Gold Crown Series Explained

ClubWPT Gold Crown Series online poker tournament advertisement showcasing a 7,000,000 GTD prize pool from April 5-19, featuring a luxurious design with multiple crowns, poker chips, and cards.

ClubWPT Gold’s Crown Series introduces a structured pathway for players to climb from micro buy-ins to a major championship stage, all within a festival featuring over 7,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools across 33 events.

Start Small, Climb Fast

Players don’t need to commit to the 320-Chip buy-in of the Crown Championship immediately. Instead, a structured step-satellite system allows entry from just 3 Chips.

The progression is simple:

3 Chips → 33 Chips → 320 Chips Crown Championship (1,500,000 GTD)

This ladder gives players multiple entry points based on bankroll, making the headline event accessible throughout the series.

The Championship at the Center

The Crown Championship serves as the festival’s main event, carrying a 1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool. Day 1 flights are running across the series, with all surviving players returning for Day 2 on April 19.

Key Events Across the Schedule

Beyond the main event, the series includes a range of tournaments designed for different stakes:

  • Gold Million — 1,000,000 guaranteed, featuring at least one six-figure mystery bounty
  • Crown Stackbuilder — 55-Chip buy-in, 500,000 guaranteed
  • PKO Crown — 1,100-Chip buy-in (the highest buy-in event in the series), 500,000 guaranteed

Buy-ins across the festival range from 11 to 2,200 Chips.

Flexible Entry Options

In addition to the Championship ladder, players can enter via direct feeders into events such as the Mini Main and the 1,100 PKO Crown.

The platform also offers all-purpose Crown Series tickets, which can be used across any official event or satellite, allowing players to plan their schedule as the series unfolds.

What Winners Receive

Each of the 33 event champions earns:

  • A limited-edition jersey
  • A trophy
  • A commemorative avatar badge
  • A permanent place in the WPT Hall of Fame

Series Timeline

The Crown Series began on April 5 and runs through April 19.

With multiple entry paths and a wide range of buy-ins, the structure allows players to build their way into the biggest events step by step.