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ClubWPT Gold, the sweepstakes-based poker platform available across the United States, is set to shut down operations in Nevada starting Monday at midnight. The site notified Nevada players last week that purchases had already been suspended ahead of the full stoppage.
The news left many Nevada-based players uncertain about their options, given that ClubWPT Gold has built a reputation for offering some of the largest guaranteed prize pools in the U.S. online poker market. Thousands of players in the state are believed to use the platform regularly.
However, a follow-up email sent to Nevada users offered a more optimistic outlook. The company stated it is “pausing” sweepstakes gameplay in the state due to changes in the regulatory landscape, while expressing confidence that adjustments to its product could allow it to resume operations there in the future.
ClubWPT Gold operates differently from traditional online poker sites. Instead of accepting direct deposits, players purchase a hand analysis product and receive complimentary chips, which can then be used to enter cash games and tournaments. Winnings in chips can later be converted into cash. The platform counts poker figures such as Doug Polk and Phil Ivey among its ambassadors.
The shutdown comes amid a broader crackdown by several states, including Nevada, on sweepstakes-based gambling models, which regulators argue may function as a workaround to traditional gaming laws.
No timeline has been given for when ClubWPT Gold might return, or what specific modifications are planned. In the meantime, affected players can access the site from neighboring states like California or turn to WSOP Online, Nevada’s only licensed traditional real-money poker platform.
