GGPoker is more than an online room. NSUS Group owns the WSOP brand, runs five GGPoker Live (GGPL) venues in Japan, and sends players to WSOP, APT and other live series through online satellites. This section covers live event types, venues, the 2026 Asian schedule and the routes from screen to felt.
Four kinds of live event
| Type | Examples | How to enter | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSOP series | WSOP Las Vegas (26 May – 15 July), WSOP Paradise (2 – 17 December, Bahamas), WSOP Europe | Direct buy-in, online satellites, ClubGG packages | $50 – $10,000+ |
| Asian tours | APT Taipei, Incheon, Jeju; WPT Seoul | Direct buy-in, satellites | $100 – $5,000+ |
| GGPL amusement venues | Shibuya, Shinjuku, Nagoya, Umeda, Namba in Japan | Buy chips at the venue | ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 in chips, no cash-out |
| Local series | Taiwan Millions Tournament, JOPT (Japan) | Direct buy-in | Per event |
Dates compiled from published 2026 schedules (PokerNews, Somuchpoker, WSOP.com). Organiser announcements prevail.
LIVE section guide
Event calendar
2026 Asia-Pacific and WSOP dates, venues and buy-ins.
Japan GGPL venues
Five rooms, chip system, beginner lessons.
Asian events and satellites
The path from online satellites to live packages.
Travel guide
Visas, hotels, budget and venue etiquette.
The three most realistic targets
- APT Taipei. Two stops in 2026 (April and November) in Taipei, buy-ins from a few hundred dollars. Satellites on both ClubGG and GGPoker.
- GGPL venues in Japan. Try live poker during a trip to Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya with no financial risk and a free beginner lesson.
- A WSOP Main Event package. Through ClubGG qualifiers or GGPoker satellites, a low-cost shot at the $10,000 Main Event.
Online to live: three routes
| Route | Cost | Financial risk | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClubGG qualifiers | Subscription $9.99 – $49.99 a month | None (free chips) | Players who want no real money involved |
| GGPoker satellites | Multi-step from $0.50 | Yes (real money) | Existing GGPoker players |
| Direct buy-in | Event buy-in plus travel | Yes | Well-funded players with a clear target |
Real-money satellites carry financial and legal risk; see law and responsible gaming.
Frequently asked questions
What is GGPoker LIVE?
The live side of the GGPoker brand: the WSOP series (NSUS Group acquired the WSOP brand in 2024), WSOP Paradise and WSOP Europe, the GGPoker Live (GGPL) amusement venues in Japan, and live-event packages awarded through online satellites.
Which live event is easiest for players from Taiwan?
APT Taipei (22 April to 3 May and 12 to 29 November 2026) and the Taiwan Millions Tournament. No visa, no long-haul flight. Both ClubGG and GGPoker run APT satellites.
Can I win money at GGPL venues in Japan?
No. Japanese law prohibits gambling, so GGPL venues are amusement poker bars: you buy chips to play, and prizes are rankings and satellite seats, never cash.
How do I get from online to the WSOP Main Event?
Three routes: GGPoker real-money satellites (multi-step from $0.50), ClubGG subscription qualifiers (no real money), and WSOP Online bracelet events. See the satellites page.
Do live events require KYC?
Yes. Registration needs a passport or ID, and packages are usually issued in the name on your GGPoker or ClubGG account.
