ClubWPT Gold Drops Gold Coins, Closes in States Ahead of 'Game-Changing' Change
ClubWPT Gold, the renowned online poker site, is poised for significant changes. On September 24, the platform will discontinue its Gold Coins (GC) system, including GC ring games and tournaments. This move will impact the acquisition of Sweeps Coins (SC), which can be withdrawn and exchanged for cash. The site has also closed operations in several states, including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Louisiana, with players advised to travel to neighboring states for withdrawals. ClubWPT Gold has not yet revealed what will replace the GC/SC system or how real-money gaming will proceed post-removal.
ClubWPT Gold has been tight-lipped about the 'game-changing new feature' that will replace the GC/SC system, set to launch on September 24, 2025. The site has not announced a clear way forward for real-money gaming following the removal of Gold Coins. PokerOrg has reached out to ClubWPT Gold for comment, but no official statements have been made.
The removal of Gold Coins will affect players' ability to acquire Sweeps Coins, which can be withdrawn and exchanged for cash. The site's previous system of awarding 'free' SC with the purchase of 'play money' GC is also being discontinued. ClubWPT Gold's closure of operations in multiple states raises concerns about the future of online sweepstakes poker. Global Poker, another sweepstakes poker site, has recently exited Canada and is facing legal issues in Louisiana, further highlighting the uncertainty in the industry.
As ClubWPT Gold prepares to discontinue its Gold Coins system and close operations in several states, players and industry observers await more information about the site's future. The 'game-changing new feature' promised to replace the GC/SC system and the plans for real-money gaming remain unknown. With Global Poker's recent exit from Canada and legal troubles in Louisiana, the online sweepstakes poker landscape continues to evolve, leaving players and operators in a state of uncertainty.
