The latest addition to the World Poker Tour’s (WPT), a stop in South Africa is scheduled to run this week from October 19 to October 26.

This is the first tour in the Southern Hemisphere and it will be held at the luxurious Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Entertainment Resort and Hotel in Johannesburg, with a buy-in of USD $3,300 + $300 with re-entry.

Apart from taking part at the tour and battling for a lion&s share in the prize pool, players will be able to meet WPT cast members at related events.