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ClubWPT Gold announced on Thursday that it will wind down its Nevada operations, citing state regulatory action. The sweepstakes-based platform, which had been operating legally in 42 states through a model that avoids direct real-money gambling classification, will now be limited to 41 states.
The site informed Nevada users via email that new deposits, referred to as “purchases,” are no longer permitted. Players can still participate in poker games until midnight on September 28, and are urged to withdraw any remaining balances by October 2.
ClubWPT Gold had built a significant presence in Nevada over the past two years, drawing thousands of players, including well-known professionals. The site’s ambassadors include Phil Ivey, Doug Polk, and Ethan “Rampage” Yau, and it has offered some of the largest guaranteed prize pools in U.S. online poker.
The platform gained further attention during the 2025 World Series of Poker, when it offered a $1 million bonus to gold ticket winners who captured a bracelet. Two players, Jesse Yaginuma and Michael Lavin, achieved this, though Yaginuma was later banned for life from the WSOP after a chip-dumping scandal involving fellow player James Carroll.
ClubWPT Gold had also partnered with the World Poker Tour, including hosting a $5 million freeroll at the 2024 WPT World Championship, and plans for a $400 Super Gold Million event at Wynn Las Vegas in December remain uncertain following the Nevada exit.
With ClubWPT Gold departing, Nevada’s only remaining licensed poker option is WSOP Online, though players can also access ClubWPT Gold by traveling to other states where it remains legal.
