Gold Passport Claimed by Frank 'The Tank' Stepuchin, Securing Entry to $5 Million WPT Freeroll Event
Casual poker enthusiast Frank Stepuchin secures a golden ticket to the WPT's mega freeroll 🃏🎱
Sitting pretty at the top of the chip counts during the WPT Seminole Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open, Frank "The Tank" Stepuchin bagged more than just bragging rights - he scored himself a golden passport to the ClubWPT Gold $5million Invitational Freeroll at Wynn Las Vegas.
This not-so-shabby freeroll boasts a whopping $1million for first place and is set to kickstart the highly-anticipated WPT World Championship festival later this month.
Little did Frank know he was in the running for this exclusive invitation, as he confessed, "I didn't even know that was happening."
With 696 competitors whittled down to 238 by the end of day one, Stepuchin claimed the top spot with a single big blind lead:
- Frank Stepuchin - 394,000 (157 bb)
- William Lamar-Boone - 391,000 (156 bb)
- Jesse Lonis - 390,500 (156 bb)
- Kevin Schulz - 388,500 (155 bb)
- Gregory Back - 364,500 (145 bb)
The WPT World Championship schedule includes:
- $10,400 WPT World Championship (Dec. 14)
- WPT Ladies Championship (Dec. 14)
- $5 million freeroll (Dec. 13)
- WPT Prime Championship (Dec. 8)
When asked about his chances at the freeroll, Stepuchin didn't hesitate, "First place is a million dollars in a freeroll. Can't beat it."
On the flip side, the freeroll isn't Frank's only opportunity to win big. The event's prizes include a stunning 2025 McLaren GTS sports car valued at $240,000. If you can't make it to Vegas, you can still try your luck online at WPT Global, where you'll find a vast range of tournaments and cash games to cater to every bankroll.
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Insight: The WPT's third-ever WPT World Championship, set to take place from December 3 to 23, 2024, at Wynn Las Vegas, will feature the ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll. This freeroll is considered the largest in poker history, with a grand prize of $1,000,000 for the champion, and a total payout of $5,000,100[1]. WPT and WPT Global ambassadors will promote contests on social media to help players secure seats[1].
- Frank Stepuchin, a casual poker enthusiast, has secured a coveted seat in the WPT's mega freeroll, the ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll, held at Wynn Las Vegas.
- The freeroll, boasting a $1 million first-place prize and a total payout of $5 million, is a part of the WPT World Championship festival.
- With over 696 competitors initially, Stepuchin emerged as the top scorer, holding a single big blind lead.
- The WPT World Championship schedule includes various events such as the $10,400 WPT World Championship, WPT Ladies Championship, WPT Prime Championship, and the highly anticipated $5 million freeroll.
- Away from the freeroll, the event offers other lucrative prizes, including a 2025 McLaren GTS sports car valued at $240,000.
- For those unable to attend the event in person, there's an opportunity to participate online at WPT Global, offering a range of tournaments and cash games, along with a 100% up to $1,500 bonus for new members.
