Online poker operators traditionally ramp up their offerings to close out the year and WPT Global has joined the fray with one of the most aggressive value propositions of the season. The platform has confirmed its December 2025 schedule and the focus is squarely on returning value to players through daily rewards and high-guarantee tournaments.
The site is rolling out two primary campaigns for the month. The first is a deposit-based giveaway with a prize pool reaching $5 million. The second is a recurring tournament series that offers a quarter-million dollar guarantee for a micro-stakes buy-in.
These promotions are designed to drive traffic during the holiday weeks and provide significant overlays and added value for the player pool.
The $5 Million Christmas & New Year Gift Giveaway
The centerpiece of the December schedule is a tiered reward system that runs from December 10 through January 9. Unlike standard rake races that demand heavy grinding hours, this promotion is strictly based on deposits and attendance.
The mechanic is straightforward. Players qualify by making a deposit of $50 or more between November 24 and December 30. Once the deposit is locked in, the system assigns a “Gift Tier” to the account. Players then simply need to log in daily to claim a prize.
The total value of these rewards scales with the size of the deposit. WPT Global has structured the math so that a deposit of $500 or more guarantees at least $600 in return value for players who log in every day of the promotion.
Breakdown of Reward Tiers:
| Highest Deposit Amount | Minimum Total Rewards |
|---|---|
| $50 – $99 | $50 |
| $100 – $249 | $100 |
| $250 – $499 | $250 |
| $500+ | $600 |
Players can collect a maximum of 31 daily gifts throughout the campaign. The system is designed to be forgiving regarding attendance. If a player cannot log in on a specific day, they do not forfeit their future eligibility. They can resume collecting gifts the next time they sign in.
Daily prizes vary and include cash, tournament tickets, satellite steps, Global Spins tickets, and Casino Coin. The operator has confirmed that players in higher tiers will receive higher-value daily rewards. This means a single strategic deposit can elevate a player into a more lucrative bracket for the entire month.
$250,000 Guaranteed Weekly in the Golden Bounty Championship
While the gift giveaway provides daily incentives, the tournament lobby features a high-value weekly event. The Golden Bounty Championship has established itself as a flagship tournament for the site and the December edition features substantial guarantees.
The event carries a $25 buy-in and a $250,000 guarantee.
Finding a tournament with a 10,000x multiplier on the buy-in is rare in the current industry landscape. This ratio makes it one of the most efficient events for bankroll building during the holiday period.
Tournament Key Details:
- Day 1 Flights: Run daily from Monday through Sunday.
- Day 2 Final: Takes place every Sunday.
- Format: Progressive Bounty.
The structure allows for immediate returns. Since it is a bounty format, players earn cash instantly for eliminating opponents during the Day 1 flights. Those who survive the flight advance to the Sunday finale where the payout jumps significantly.
WPT Global allows players to enter multiple Day 1 flights to try and build a stack. If a player qualifies for Day 2 multiple times, only their largest chip stack will move forward to the final.
Strategic Outlook for December
The structure of these promotions favors a specific approach for value hunters. The deposit bonus effectively acts as a rakeback booster that requires zero play volume to unlock. It only requires a login. This provides a baseline of value that covers variance in the games.
Simultaneously, the Golden Bounty Championship offers a low-risk shot at a major score. The operator suggests that players should adjust their play for the specific phase of the tournament. The recommended strategy is to play looser early to capture bounties and then tighten up once a stack is established to ensure a Day 2 berth.
The qualification window for the Gift Giveaway is currently open. Players must complete their qualifying deposit before December 30 to secure their tier for the daily rewards.
