Doug Polk Hosts Thrilling $500,000 Heads-Up Championship for Streamers
Three-time WSOP champion and poker personality Doug Polk teams up with online platform ClubWPT Gold to introduce a unique poker event called Poker Champs. In this special heads-up tournament, eight of the world’s most popular streamers will compete for a $500,000 prize pool.
The Poker Champs tournament is set to take place from September 19 to 26 on the ClubWPT Gold platform. The tournament format is a classic single-elimination bracket for 8 players.
In the first round, players will face off in a best-of-three match format. The four winners from the first round will advance to the semifinals, securing a guaranteed cash prize. The defeated participants from the first round will leave empty-handed.
Prizes for the top four finishers are distributed as follows:
The championship’s climax will occur in a single day. While the first round starts on September 19, the semifinals, the match for 3rd place, and the grand finale are scheduled for Saturday, September 26.
A Lineup Without Poker Pros and Star Coaches
Organizers have set a clear rule: no professional poker players are allowed to participate in the tournament. The main aim is to create an entertaining show and introduce poker to millions of fans from the gaming and online content world.
The tournament bracket includes these eight well-known content creators:
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Thomas Chance “sodapoppin” Morris
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Alexandra “BotezLive” Botez
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Eric Lamont “erobb221” Robbins Jr.
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Dennis “PaymoneyWubby” Richardson
Before the tournament kicks off, each streamer is assigned a top-notch poker coach. Fans can watch live training sessions, such as renowned coach Uri Peleg prepping Alexandra Botez, and poker legend Garrett Adelstein passing his knowledge to Sodapoppin.
An Unconventional Experience for Viewers
The tournament’s streaming format will offer viewers multiple options for following the action. Each participating streamer will broadcast their matches from their own perspective on their Twitch or YouTube channels, complete with their webcam reactions.
Poker enthusiasts can also tune in to the main broadcast on the Doug Polk Poker YouTube channel. Doug Polk himself will provide live commentary on all matches, showcasing both players’ hole cards, webcam footage, and an expert analysis of each hand played.
