Who doesn’t love a bonus? It’s the first thing I investigated when I kicked off my test drive of ClubWPT for this review. I discovered that all new players joining ClubWPT can grab a free welcome package of 5000 Playchips as soon as they register for a new account, and you’ll get this amount again daily too! They’re sure to keep you stocked with Playchips so you basically never have to stop playing.

There’s no requirement for a ClubWPT promo code, so claiming this deal is super easy. You’ll input a few personal details, pick a username and password and find that your Playchips are waiting for you.

You can read my dedicated ClubWPT bonus review to learn full details on how their promos work, and a few top tips on maximizing your Playchips.

It didn’t take me long to realize that ClubWPT is a different sort of sweepstakes casino to those I usually review, such as in my Carnival Citi review, or the Wow Vegas?sweeps casino. The focus is truly on poker, and the games on this site are split into free and VIP.

How does the ClubWPT sweepstakes system work?

Free games use Playchips as their staking currency. Playchips are akin to the Gold Coins you might have come across on other sweepstakes casinos – they have no real world value and can’t be redeemed directly for prizes.

VIP games use Tournament Points as their currency, and these are akin to Sweepstakes Coins. Tournament Points are given to VIP members who have bought a subscription, and once you have some, you can win more if you’re successful in poker games.

They’re also available to players via a letter that you mail in. This written request gives you 30 days of entry into VIP tournaments and a fixed number of Tournament Points to use. Once the 30 day period is up you’ll have to post another entry to enjoy another month of tournament entries. This system is in accordance with US laws around sweepstakes casinos, which state that the platform must offer a no-purchase entry option.

How does the paid VIP membership work at ClubWPT?

If you decide to take out a paid subscription to ClubWPT you’ll access the chance to redeem winnings for real prizes. The lowest price subscription plan costs $27.95 per month but you can use the 14-day free trial to test out the site before you decide to commit.

Here’s some handy info on the two main membership types:

• VIP Membership:
  • Costs $27.95 per month, with options to pay $74.95 per quarter or $264.95 annually.
  • Provides access to VIP tournaments where players can win real cash prizes, WPT event packages, and more.
  • Members receive 500 Tournament Points (TPs) daily, which are used to enter these VIP tournaments.
  • VIP members can also access exclusive freerolls and other special tournaments that offer better rewards.
  • Offers a 14-day free trial for new users, where they can experience VIP benefits before committing.
• Diamond Membership:
  • Priced at around $149.95 per six months.
  • Offers all the benefits of VIP membership but with enhanced perks, such as increased opportunities for higher rewards, and possibly more Tournament Points (though the exact specifics may vary depending on promotions).
  • Diamond members get more premium access to tournaments and exclusive events?.

Once I got my head round the coin/chip system used at ClubWPT, I had a thorough look into how the site feels from a user perspective.

It’s very simply put together, which is positive for new players who may be wondering “What exactly are social casinos?“. This may be a good social casino to start with if you’re new to this whole style of playing because of its easy-to-understand interface. The platform is a part of the global World Poker Tour franchise so you can expect to see a lot of branding and themed merchandise, but this never gets in the way of your experience.

Once you’ve made a login, which shouldn’t take you more than a minute, tabs at the top of the page conveniently divide games into poker and casino sections, and there are further subcategories to help you find exactly the game you fancy.

Within the poker section you can choose from ring games, tournaments, sit and gos and more. This is really where you’ll be spending the majority of your time, but the casino section offers a place to unwind after a high stakes game of Texas Hold Em or Omaha poker.

The poker screen gives you ‘boxes’ that allow you to click and join each game. The stats for each game are clearly displayed so you can see the time, type of game, buy-in etc. and compare it against the other upcoming games.

As I say, it’s a very easy-to-understand interface, though some players may find it a little basic and outdated in its feel. But one thing’s for sure, it’s an easy-to-use platform. While browsing reviews for the app we saw some users had problems with the difficulty of games, but this wasn’t something we experienced ourselves.

The ClubWPT sweepstake casino website has the technical fundamentals to work seamlessly on a mobile, with quick loading speeds and no loss of quality on the smaller screen. But ClubWPT have decided to add to the experience further by providing a dedicated app for Android (Android phones and tablets) and iOS (iPhones and iPads) devices.

Some benefits to using the app over the browser version are:

• Push notifications: With the app, you can receive push notifications for tournament reminders, bonus offers, or important updates. This can help you stay up-to-date without needing to constantly check the site.
• Seamless play experience: Since mobile devices allow for multitasking, you can easily switch between other tasks and your poker games without losing progress. The app is often more stable for this kind of usage compared to playing through a browser, where you might easily close a tab.
• Battery efficiency: Apps typically consume less processing power than running a full browser window, which can help extend your battery life when gaming for extended periods.

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Playing at the ClubWPT sweepstakes casino can be 100% free using Playchips and they will keep you stocked with chips via the daily bonus. However, ClubWPT also gives members the chance to buy more Playchips. As mentioned earlier, you can also sign up for a subscription if you want a regular stack of Tournament Points, which are vital to win real world prizes.

Making a purchase pr signing up for a subscription at ClubWPT is straightforward, and several reputable and secure payment methods are provided for total peace of mind. Options are Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards, as well as ACH bank transfers.

How do you redeem prizes at ClubWPT?

Once you’ve accumulated enough Tournament Points to redeem a prize, you’ll make a redemption request. These can take up to four weeks to be processed but, once complete, your prize will be sent to your original payment method.

Before you’re able to redeem a prize you’ll have to verify your identity by providing proof. You can do this by snapping a picture of your passport, driver’s license or ID card and sending it to the ClubWPT team.

Some like to complete this process when signing up so that you’re not going to be waiting when you have precious Tournament Points ready to redeem.

Say you can’t log onto ClubWPT, or even worse, you find that you haven’t received a prize redemption you were expecting,? reliable customer support is vital to fix your problem and get you back gaming again.

You can click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab to be directed to ClubWPT’s support email address and phone number. Phone support is available every day except Sundays (between the hours of 11:00 AM EST and 11:00 PM EST) and is a quick way to resolve any issue. However, the platform is lacking an online chat option, which is the preferred option for many players.

If you’re new to the site, or to sweeps casinos in general, the FAQ section is a treasure trove of information. Although I will say that one thing that did impact my ClubWPT rating was that information on the prize redemption process was hard to come by.

This is probably the most important section of this ClubWPT review, and the one you might have flicked to first. Before committing yourself to any site, even if it’s free, it’s vital to check credentials and make sure that it’s safe and that gaming is 100% allowed in your home region.

ClubWPT is secure and a totally legal poker site, which uses a sweepstakes model to be able to offer free games to players. There’s never any need to spend any money to participate in poker tournaments, in line with the legal requirements for sweepstakes sites.

The association with the World Poker Tour brand gives me confidence too, as it’s a known entity and well-regarded within the poker scene.

ClubWPT is open to players across the US. However, there are some local restrictions, which mean that players in the following states won’t be able to play at ClubWPT at the moment:

• Georgia
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Montana
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Washington

In addition, players in Michigan, Alabama and Florida are not able to access ClubWPT permanently. There are certain windows of time during which the site is open in these areas, and ClubWPT clearly outlines these restrictions. Before you start playing, be sure to confirm the position in your region by looking at the full terms and conditions.

Beyond the ClubWPT no deposit bonus of 5000 Playchips, ClubWPT makes sure to provide a steady stream of promotions to keep players engaged.

Loyalty program

In common with lots of social casinos, ClubWPT has a multi-level loyalty program. You’ll gain Experience Points each time you play on the site to help you move onto the higher tiers. In turn, higher levels unlock more perks, such as the ability to watch past seasons of the World Poker Tour TV show (now in its 19th season, so there are a lot of episodes).

Daily login bonus

Once you’ve completed your ClubWPT account sign up, you can log in every 24 hours to receive 5000 free Playchips.

There are also hourly bonuses which top up your account throughout the day. An on-screen clock tells you how far away from your next reward you are.