The WPT Global ambassador roster has gained even more star quality with the online poker site welcoming National Hockey League (NHL) legend Phil Kessel to the WPT Global community in Canada. Kessel, a three-time Stanley Cup winner, joins Phil Ivey, Brad Owen, Ethan Yau, Jon Van Fleet, Angel Guillen, Patrick Tardif, Xuan Liu, and Pete Chen in sporting the famous WPT Global patch.
Kessel racked up almost 1,300 NHL regular season games for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring 413 goals, providing 579 assists, and amassing 992 points. A keen poker player when he’s not on the ice, Kessel has been a regular in the Canadian poker community and is now the hockey icon, bringing his fun energy and engaging presence to the WPT Global online tables.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Phil to the WPT Global brand,” said Alex Scott, President of WPT Global. “Phil has not only excelled as a world-class ice hockey player but is also a huge poker enthusiast who embodies the values we hold dear. He’s engaging, passionate, and always striving to improve—qualities that make him a perfect fit for the WPT Global poker community. His unique connection to both sports and poker gives him the ability to bridge those worlds, and we’re excited to deliver unforgettable experiences for our players, especially in Canada, both on and off the felt.”
Kessel will meet and greet players heading to the massive WPT Playground Festival in Montreal before hosting his own Iron Man Poker Tournament on November 27 on WPT Global. This Iron Man event boasts a range of fantastic prizes, including a VIP WPT World Championship experience in Las Vegas, where you can play a round of golf with Kessel.
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Phil Kessel’s Iron Man Tournament
The value-packed Iron Man tournament shuffles up and deals at 7:00 p.m. EST on November 27. It is invite-only, but receiving an invite is easy. New players using the bonus code “IRONKESSEL81” when they deposit at least $100 will receive an Iron Man tournament entry. Existing players should keep an eye on WPT Global’s vibrant social media channels for ways to lock up their seat.
The prizes offered are:
- 1st – VIP WPT World Championship package, including travel to Las Vegas, accommodation, dinner, golf with Kessel, and a $10,400 WPT World Championship Main Event seat
- 2nd-5th – Kessel-signed jerseys
- 6th-18th – Kessel-signed pucks or 8×10 photographs
- Bounty prize – Eliminate Kessel and win a special prize package consisting of a signed jersey, photo, puck, personalized message from Kessel, and a WPT Global swag bag
“I’m incredibly excited to work with WPT Global,” said Kessel. “I have been an avid poker player for over 20 years and a huge fan of the World Poker Tour. I can’t wait to kick off this relationship in Montreal and bring some cool experiences to fans.