World Poker Tour

21st October 2021

World Poker Tour adds real-money igaming with Game Play Network content

World Poker Tour (WPT) has added real-money gaming to its online offering through a partnership with Game Play Network (GPN). WPT will see its suite…

14th July 2021

Allied Esports sells WPT to Element after lengthy bidding war

Allied Esports Entertainment has completed the sale of its poker assets – including the World Poker Tour – to Element Partners.  The deal is worth…

30th March 2021

Allied Esports accepts increased Element offer in WPT bidding war with Bally’s

The bidding war for Allied Esports Entertainment’s poker assets, including the World Poker Tour, took another twist, as Allied’s board agreed to accept an increased…

23rd March 2021

Element and Allied Esports agree terms on increased WPT offer

Privately-held investment vehicle Element Partners has agreed terms with Allied Esports Entertainment (AESE) on an increased takeover offer for Allied’s poker business, including the World…

5th March 2021

Bally’s makes bid to acquire World Poker Tour owner Allied Esports

Allied Esports Entertainment has revealed that Bally’s has submitted a proposal to acquire the business for $100m in cash, stock or both, in a deal…

19th January 2021

Allied Esports agrees sale of World Poker Tour

Allied Esports Entertainment and privately-held investment vehicle Element Partners, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Element will acquire Allied’s poker-related business and assets,…