World-renowned poker tournament, WPT Bay 101, sets comeback in 2025, promising a reprise of its acclaimed Bounty event and a larger-than-life Main Event with buy-in of $5,300.
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Returns in 2025
Get ready for an exciting poker event as the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star makes its comeback in 2025. This popular tournament, known for its unique bounty format, will take place at the Bay 101 Casino in San Jose, California from October 17 to November 2.
A Legendary Tournament
The Shooting Star tournament has been a staple of Bay 101 events, attracting top talent and amateur players alike. Renowned for featuring notable players as "Shooting Stars," each with a bounty on their head, the tournament adds an extra layer of excitement and challenge.
Bounty Format
In this tournament, each starting table includes at least one Shooting Star, a well-known player with a $2,500 bounty on their head. Eliminating these players earns the winner a cash prize in addition to whatever they win from the tournament itself.
Gameplay
The tournament typically involves No-Limit Hold'em, with players competing through a series of rounds until the final table is reached. The highlight of the festival is the $5,300 Shooting Star Championship, scheduled from October 24-28.
Confirmed Shooting Stars
While the complete list of confirmed Shooting Stars for the 2025 event is yet to be announced, past events have featured a mix of professional poker players and celebrities. For the most accurate and up-to-date list, checking the official World Poker Tour website or related news sources would be advisable.
A Rich History
The Bay 101 Shooting Star, first launched in 1997, became a WPT staple starting in Season 2 in 2004. Over the years, the tournament has produced unforgettable winners and million-dollar paydays, with names like Phil Gordon, Danny Nguyen, Nam Le, Ted Forrest, Steve Brecher, and Moon Kim earning titles.
Day 1 chip leaders will receive a $5,000 bonus, and chip leaders of each Day 1 starting flight in the Shooting Star Championship earn a $5,000 bonus. The televised final table will be held at a later date in Las Vegas.
Some confirmed Shooting Stars for the 2025 tournament include Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, Phil Hellmuth, Jeff Platt, David "ODB" Baker, Xuan Liu, Faraz Jaka, David Williams, Tyler Patterson, Kenna James, and Shannon Shorr.
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star poker tournament is returning to the schedule for the first time since 2017. Knocking out a Shooting Star earns the player the bounty, but if they win the whole tournament, they collect their own winnings. Each table in the tournament will feature Shooting Stars with $2,500 bounties.
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star is expected to attract WPT champions, bracelet winners, and other well-known poker players, making it an event not to be missed. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament!
