The World Poker Tour is one of the most well organized international events in the world today. This tournament features one of the most professional international players and Steven Lipscomb is attributed to be the man to have started the event in the US. Basically, the WPT is a collection of a number of Texas Hold’em up games. Although the game has an international outlook, yet it is quite an observable fact that the game is more focused towards the American audience and showcases American games. Some critics feel that it is because of the WPT only that the table game has gathered immense popularity in the US. This has led to a boom of poker games in the local casino markets and the internet gambling sites as well. Mike Sexton, the renowned Poker player is the man behind the success of the WPT. He hosts the highly sponsored and syndicated event. Major sponsors of the event happen to be some of the leading online Poker sites. The WPT was held for the first time in 2002, after which it has grown by leaps and bounds. With the sponsorships and viewership rising, the WPT is definitely on one the most important Poker events, not only in the US, but internationally as well. Recently, in 2008, it has been announced that the WPT will also host a WPT ladies tournament with buy INS ranging from $1000 to $1500. IT is also suggested that the final table of this particular tournament will be televised.