10. WPT Global's Vision: A Conversation with Alex Scott & John Andress

Today, I’m having a conversation with two key figures from WPT Global. The first is Alex Scott, the President of WPT Global. Alex brings two decades of experience in online poker to his role, having previously worked with major platforms like PokerStars and Full Tilt. At WPT Global, he's focused on driving innovation in player experience and game integrity. Joining Alex is John Andress, who leads security solutions for WPT Global through his role at A5 Labs, WPT's security partner. John's spent almost a decade as a high-stakes professional player before transitioning to the security side of the business. In our conversation today, we'll explore the current state of online poker, the challenges and innovations in game security, including bots, collusion and RTA, the rake and game quality at WPT, and their shared vision for WPT Global's future in online poker.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:00 Alex's Introduction to Poker

2:16 How the Poker World Has Changed Since Alex Started

6:25 The Poker Marketplace is Becoming More Efficient

8:35 WPT's AI Security System

12:20 Bot Detection

16:00 Community Efforts to Detect Bots

18:37 WPT's Commitment to Transparency

21:45 Ad Break

22:58 Challenges of Managing High Stakes Games

25:05 Why Some Sites Have Ditched High Stakes

28:30 The Intangible Value of High Stakes for Poker Sites

31:20 Why Did WPT Cut Rewards to Affiliates?

33:28 How Does WPT's Rake Compare to GGPoker?

38:05 Low Rake is Not Feasible For New Sites

39:55 What Happens if the Rake Goes Higher?

41:49 Are Reg Battles Important for Poker to Grow?

43:40 Are Reg Battles Currently Feasible on WPT?

45:58 Flexible Rake Systems

47:52 WPT's FairGame System

52:16 How FairGame Impacts Traffic on WPT

54:15 Can WPT Be the Site the Community is Holding Out For?

56:18 Verification Process for Sponsors

58:42 Are Pros Getting Shadowbanned From Tables?

1:01:45 Joining Forces with Other Sites To Catch Cheaters

1:06:22 Alex's and John's 5-Year Visions For WPT WPT GlobalA5Labs Follow Alex Scott on Twitter/X

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