Virgin Voyages and World Poker Tour (WPT) have partnered to offer a poker experience aboard Scarlet Lady.
Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages said, “As a new brand with an innovative spirit, we’ve been fortunate to introduce many industry firsts, including our partnership with the World Poker Tour and WPT at Sea. Our adult-only, premium experience offers an incredible backdrop, not only for a great vacation but also as an oasis for the WPT in a way never seen before.”
In an industry first, Virgin Voyages has created a “WPT at Sea” Poker Room which houses eight poker tables and is staffed with professional dealers. There will be beginner training, cash games and WPT Prize Package tournaments with buy-ins from $80 to $320.
The $320 buy-in is the “WPT at Sea” main event and held during every cruise. The WPT prize is valued at $5000 and can be used on any future sailing or WPT event.
“After witnessing the magic of cruise-line poker with Virgin Voyages last season, we instantly sought to establish a permanent fixture,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “Scarlet Lady provides the perfect residence for WPT at Sea, which will bring the WPT poker experience to the high seas.”