World Tavern Poker: free live bar poker

ENTRY AT A GLANCE

Is entry free, and what is required?

Other costs / conditions

Ordinary bar tournaments have no buy-in. That does not guarantee a visit without spending: venue customer policies may apply. The rules prohibit awarding extra chips for purchases.

• Register an organizer account and follow its instructions to sign up for a local tournament.
• The league minimum is 18; many venues admit only players aged 21 or older. Championship participants must meet the separate 21-by-national-finals rule.
• A venue may apply a general customer or minimum-purchase policy to all patrons. Check with the host before travelling.

Tournament buy-in

Free entry

Ticket

Not required

Password

Not confirmed; check the organizer

REGIONAL AVAILABILITY

Where is this program available?

Participating US venues

The official 2026 regional pages confirm coverage in Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. This is selected venue coverage, not statewide availability. Use the ZIP-code finder for an actual host; this guide covers live play only.

REWARDS

What can you win?

League points, prizes and qualification

Local play earns points toward standings and later championships. Regional rewards can include event access passes or packages. Eligibility and prizes vary; no fixed cash payout is promised for an ordinary bar game.

WHEN IT RUNS

When does the freeroll run?

A recurring live league. The official introduction links to a ZIP-code game finder. No future dated starts are generated here from weekly play, and past regional finals are not advertised as upcoming open games.

No current dated starts are shown here. For recurring programs, use the official lobby or calendar to confirm an individual occurrence.

How do I find a game near me?

Open the official league introduction below and follow Find A Game. Search by ZIP code, then confirm the host, start and admission policy before going. The introduction is a guide to the organizer’s finder, not a direct seat reservation.

Are championships open to every new player?

No. Regional seats require qualification and cannot be transferred. The ordinary local game is the starting point; do not assume that free league entry grants access to a national final.