After two days of competition, the champion of the R$250K The Legends of the BSOP Millions was finally announced, the tournament that marked a before and after.

It is the most expensive event in the entire grid, but not only that, it also turned out to be the tournament with the highest buy-in in the history of Brazilian poker.

And the one who managed to take home the trophy was Leandro Zavodini Flag of Brazil. SEE ALSO José Lesta is among the leaders of the BSOP Millions Main Event However, Leandro did not have an easy time on his way to victory.

To achieve this, he first had to overcome a field of 43 entrants with a very high level of play. In fact, Leandro was the only player at the final table who does not consider himself a professional despite already having vast experience. Ultimately, the player from Paraná overcame all obstacles, including an epic heads-up match against Yuri Martins, to claim the trophy and the grand prize of R$3,500,000.

When you are a professional poker player, there are many things you need to consider ensuring that you are in the best possible place to advance your career. Where you live is certainly an important factor, as it determines what games you have access to, both live and online, what the quality of these games is, and more.

For these reasons, many poker players decide to move away, in search of greener pastures. There are many countries around the world that one could move to to play poker, but the one we will be looking at in this article is just starting to appear on the radar.

Of course, we are talking about Brazil. In recent years, poker in Brazil has seen a boom that is hard to ignore. If you are a poker player considering your relocation options or just looking to book a poker holiday that offers more than just excitement at the table, Brazil has a lot to offer right now and from the way things have been going, the future of poker in the country looks very bright. Live Poker Scene in Brazil Let's first look at the live poker options in Brazil as they vary greatly from country to country and for players who prefer to play in a real environment, this is often the deciding factor.

While there are no casinos in Brazil as gambling is considered illegal in the country, poker is very much alive and not illegal. Lawmakers view gambling differently, allowing many poker clubs to thrive across the country.

These clubs host cash games and tournaments alike, and the good news is that there are no annoying distractions like slot machines or table games. You can focus on poker and only poker. You don't have to worry about the action either, as Brazilians love poker and have become somewhat known for their fast and relaxed style of play.

With three major brands taking the stage, three Main Events are also on the agenda, all set at different price points and featuring varying guarantees. All three headliners offer well-structured gameplay along with multi-day flights, giving runners multiple chances to qualify. Satellites run across the schedule including a freeroll to the Korea Poker Cup Main Event on November 21, Thursday, definitely not to miss.

WPT Korea Main Event

The initial Main Event runs early across the schedule with Day 1A of the WPT Korea Main Event, taking place right at the second day of the Jeju Poker festivities. Commanding the heftiest buy-in across the three at KRW 2,500,000 (~USD 1,795), the WPT Main Event allows more room for play over its starting rounds with 60 minutes on the clock right at Day 1. Three heats are available on schedule, with the Final Day crowning a champion, November 22nd.

The WPT is watching the potential growth in Asia, since those days

Korea Poker Cup Main Event

The WPT Main Event final table have no time to rest with the Korea Poker Cup Main Event games running just in time for the weekend. Buy-in is listed at KRW 1,600,000 (~USD 1,145) and boasts another seven digit (KRW) guarantee, together with its accompanying headliners. Three flights are likewise on offer, the last two of which run on the same day with the latter running at a faster pace. Dates: November 22-26, 2024

The Red Dragon Championship

The Red Dragon Championship kicks off at the festival’s last week, from November 27th to its last day on December 1st. Entry will set players back KRW 2,000,000 (~USD 1,435) for a chance to claim the largest cut of the KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995) guarantee. Four heats run in total, split over two batches through the 28th. Play is set to conclude at the longest with fourteen levels of play through the flights before action closes. Dates: November 27 – December 1, 2024

On Thursday, WPT announced that the first episodes to air on the CBS Sports Network will cover the action leading up to and including the final table of the 2023 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship.

Under the multi-year partnership, the network will then air all new episodes for Seasons XXII and XXIII, which begin this year and in 2025, respectively. WPT highlighted coverage of the 2023 WPT World Championship, which has $40 million guaranteed, as well as the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll.

“We are incredibly grateful to partner with a top-tier network and cannot wait to share a wealth of premium poker programming to the vast CBS Sports audience,” WPT CEO Adam Pliska said in a statement.

The World Poker Tour® has signed a multi-year agreement to make CBS Sports Network the exclusive television partner of WPT® premiere episodes, beginning this November with Season XXI action.

Initial episodes to air will show the playdown and final table of the 2023 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, highlighting Josh Reichard’s path to becoming a WPT Champion.

“CBS Sports Network is the ideal partner to elevate WPT TV and expand its reach to new households around the nation,” said Loc Sondheim, WPT VP of Studios, Distribution and Ad Sales.

Throughout the exclusive partnership, CBS Sports Network will ultimately air all episodes from Season XXII and XXIII, including series featuring the 2023 $40M-guaranteed WPT World Championship as well as the upcoming ClubWPT™ Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll.

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has inked a partnership with Indian poker platform PokerBaazi through which local players will have the opportunity to take part in the WPT’s global events.

The collaboration will see PokerBaazi host real-money WPT tournaments online, allowing Indian players to compete from the comfort of their homes and to play in online satellite tournaments where they can win exclusive packages to play in live WPT events around the world.

“We are proud to partner with PokerBaazi and expand our presence in India, adding to the WPT Global player base,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “India is a fast-growing market for poker, and through this collaboration, we look forward to nurturing new talent and giving Indian players a pathway to poker stardom.”

PokerBaazi is home to some of India’s biggest Poker tournaments such as the G.O.A.T, National Poker Series India, Indian Poker Masters and more.

According to the WPT, this new partnership highlights the growing stature of India as a hub for competitive poker, opening doors for Indian players to showcase their skills in prestigious global arenas.

“We are excited to join forces with the World Poker Tour and expand further in bringing an elite poker experience to our players in India,” said Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO at Baazi Games. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing the best opportunities and platforms for Indian players to excel on both national and global stages.”