JOPT Official Poker App 'JOPT Games' Launches June 17: Paving the Way from Mobile to JOPT and WSOP

'JOPT Games' is the official poker app from JOPT that connects online players to live poker event challenges, such as JOPT and WSOP.

JOPT has long provided platforms for players to compete, focusing on live events. With 'JOPT Games,' the entry point for these challenges expands to smartphones, allowing players to practice anywhere—at home or on the go—and compete in in-app events to win participation rights for live tournaments.

Unlike standard poker apps designed for isolated gameplay, 'JOPT Games' is engineered with the premise that players are ultimately aiming for live events. The app will host a sequence of online satellites linked to domestic events like JOPT and international ones like the WSOP. Players simply play on their smartphones, join active satellites, and earn their spot at real-life events. A single game in daily life can be a step toward major stages like JOPT or WSOP.

WSOP 2026 Main Event Satellite: 5-Day Consecutive Run Starting June 18, 2026, 'JOPT Games' will host WSOP 2026 Main Event satellites for five consecutive days. The WSOP, held in Las Vegas, is the world's largest poker event. The Main Event is considered the pinnacle for players worldwide, with the winner earning the title of world champion and a prize of 1.5 billion yen.

Differentiation The core value of 'JOPT Games' is that it does not end within the app. It provides an 'online-to-live' pipeline. Leveraging JOPT's network and history of organizing live events, the app transforms online experience into real-world challenges. It is an official tool that bridges the gap between digital practice and physical tournaments.

Planned satellite events include: - Domestic: Japan Open Poker Tour, SPADIE POKER LEAGUE, Sengoku Poker Tour - International: World Series of Poker, Asian Poker Tour

Development Background While JOPT has offered many live competition opportunities, newcomers often find it daunting to join physical events. Additionally, there were limited paths for online players to connect their progress to live events. 'JOPT Games' was developed to remove these hurdles and encourage new challengers.