Author: poweruser

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…

The inaugural WPF + TDA Continental Summit: Asia Edition, held on July 21, 2025 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, marked a milestone moment for poker across the region. More than just a forum for standardizing rules, the summit sparked a lively and insightful discussion that reflected just how far Asian poker has come and where it’s headed next. This collaborative event, brought together by the World Poker Federation (WPF), the Tournament Directors Association (TDA), and the Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA), gathered a diverse mix of tournament directors, industry leaders, and local experts across the continent. Leading…

How to Promote Poker Legalization? Based on Taiwan’s successful experience, we advise other national poker associations to join the WPF and utilize its resources to engage with governments, focusing on legal advocacy, public opinion support, and player mobilization to achieve the goal of poker legalization.