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From October 24 to 26, the World Poker Federation (WPF), through its Women’s Committee, will host the first-ever WPF Ladies Weekend, a simultaneous women’s poker tournament taking place in more than 15 cities worldwide. For the first time, women from different countries will gather during the same weekend to celebrate, compete, and strengthen their role in poker, both at and beyond the tables. More than a competition, the WPF Ladies Weekend represents a cultural and sporting milestone. It is an international movement that combines poker tournaments with educational, social, and cultural activities, reinforcing women’s presence in the global poker scene…
Poker Sport Game Officially Begin ｜ WPF Asian Nation Cup 2025 ｜ 2025.10.21 – 10.25 The very first WPF Nation Cup in history is coming to life in Taipei! The World Poker Federation (WPF), as the highest-level international organization in the poker industry, is committed to promoting poker as an official mind sport. In 2022, WPF officially became a member of the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA). This recognition places poker alongside chess, go, and bridge as one of the world’s acknowledged high-level intellectual competitions, combining strategy, psychology, and logical thinking. Now, the first-ever WPF Nation Cup will debut in…
Fittingly, the summit closed with a major announcement that Taipei will now host the TDA Asia Summit annually, cementing its place as Asia’s poker capital. With a world-class arena, thriving local community, and growing international presence, the city is well positioned to anchor this movement. Few have witnessed that growth more closely than Raymond Wong, a key figure at both CTP and the Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA). For him, Taiwan’s rise isn’t accidental, it’s the result of steady work, smart partnerships, and a little friendly competition. I think now Taiwan, especially starting 2–3 years ago, it’s been stable. With…
Beyond broad strategy, the TDA Asia Summit zoomed in on the day-to-day rulings that define tournaments across the region. From late registration policies to ambiguous betting, directors exchanged honest takes on what works, what doesn’t, and what needs clearer standards. Chief among them were policies on late registration and re-entry, particularly the practice around increasing rebuys and allowing players to enter with fewer than 20–25 big blinds. Seating late registrants only after the button passes also drew differing views, reflecting the balance between rule enforcement and player-friendly service. Excessive table talk was highlighted as a disruptive force, while the potential…
At its core, the summit aimed to address practical tournament challenges while exploring regional innovations that could shape the future of poker worldwide. What unfolded was a full day of open, unfiltered dialogue, where local realities and global standards were met in thoughtful exchange, all with the shared goal of moving the game forward. Matt Savage, a longtime advocate for poker’s growth on the global stage, underscored why Asia is now impossible to ignore. The amount of people that live here and the passion they have for the game… it’s really fantastic. We did a TDA summit in Japan last…