World Poker Tour Champions Club members got some welcome news, as the WPT announced they'll be juicing up the prize pool at the season-ending WPT Tournament of Champions with $100,000 in cash overlay and a number of other prizes. Additionally, play will include a 30-second shot clock.
The WPT Tournament of Champions, a first for the long-running tour, replaced the WPT Championship as the season-ending event. In the wake of the announcement, many wondered why players should be eager to pay up $15,000 to play against a presumably tough field filled with fellow major tournament winners.