The attraction of the WPT comes mostly from the fact that it takes place in various locations around the world and that almost anyone can take part in it.

Players can pay the buy-in (between $2,500 and $25,000) or win a satellite tournament which means a seat in the World Poker Tour along with all the greats.

WPT winners of the "Player of the Year" award so far are:

Season 1 - Howard Lederer
Season 2 - Erick Lindgren
Season 3 - Daniel Negreanu
Season 4 - Gavin Smith
Season 5 - J. C. Tran

World Poker Tour - Season 6 Winners of Season 6 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.

World Poker Tour - Season 5 Winners of Season 5 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.

World Poker Tour - Season 4 Winners of Season 4 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.

World Poker Tour - Season 3 Winners of Season 3 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.

World Poker Tour - Season 2 Winners of Season 2 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.

World Poker Tour - Season 1 Winners of Season 1 of the World Poker Tour, one of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.