The World Poker Tour bracelet is a gold bracelet awarded to winners of the World Poker Tour (WPT), which followed the introduction of a similar bracelet by the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

History

Beginning in 1976, the World Series of Poker began awarding bracelets to winners of events. Over time, the bracelet has become synonymous with poker greatness. WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack noted that "it's impossible to overstate the value of a World Series of Poker gold bracelet to anyone who takes the game seriously", in 2006, claiming "it is the equivalent of winning the Stanley Cup in hockey or the Lombardi Trophy in football.[1] A poker player's success is measured by the number of bracelets they have won.

With the introduction of the World Poker Tour bracelet, the WPT hopes to capitalize on the prestige of poker bracelets. Founder, President, and CEO of the WPT, Steve Lipscomb stated that "the championship bracelet has become synonymous with poker as a symbol of achievement and respect, and we are honored to continue the tradition that Benny Binion [the founder of the WSOP] began over 30 years ago."[2] While the champions of the first six seasons did not initially receive bracelets, the WPT awarded them at a special event at the Bellagio in Las Vegas on April 21, 2008.[3]

The bracelets are made from titanium and diamond by Tiffany and Company.

References

  1. ↑ Burton, Earl. 2006 World Series of Poker Bracelet Unveiled. June 7, 2006. Pokernews.com Accessed July 30, 2007
  2. ↑ "Six Seasons of Champions to Receive WPT Championship Bracelet". Reuters. 2008-04-08. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  3. ↑ "World Poker Tour Giving 96 Winners Bracelets". 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
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