Welcome to the WPG Apex Awards

Where luxury meets the felt

Every year, the WPG Apex Awards celebrates the world's finest poker rooms—honoring excellence, atmosphere and true gaming innovation. In 2025, we're proud to present the Top 10 most prestigious poker rooms in each region: the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Apex Awards 2025 – Top 10 per region

Europe

  • King's Casino Rozvadov
  • Casino Barcelona
  • Dusk Till Dawn (Nottingham)
  • Casino de Monte-Carlo
  • Casino Velden
  • Grand Casino Baden
  • Casino Malta
  • Casino Baden‑Baden
  • Casino de Spa
  • Casino Helsinki

Europe's most prestigious venues, selected for exceptional service, atmosphere and game variety.

United States

  • ARIA Resort & Casino
  • Bellagio
  • Wynn Las Vegas
  • The Venetian
  • MGM Grand
  • Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
  • Mohegan Sun
  • Commerce Casino
  • Seminole Hard Rock

Top US poker destinations known for their world-class tournaments and high-stakes cash games.

Asia

  • Resorts World Sentosa
  • City of Dreams
  • The Venetian Macao
  • Sands Beijing
  • Okada Manila
  • Casino Philippinos
  • Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino
  • Cambodia Poker Club
  • Taipei Grand Casino
  • Hard Rock Macau

Asia's most luxurious poker destinations, distinguished for both amateurs and seasoned professionals.

Africa

  • Sun City Casino
  • Casino de Marrakech
  • Silverstar Casino
  • Golden Tulip Cape Town
  • Cairo Poker Club
  • Royal Casino Senegal
  • Lagoon Casino Lagos
  • Windhoek Casino
  • Casino du Cap
  • Mombasa Club Casino

Africa's hottest poker destinations with unique culture and exciting gaming opportunities.

South America

  • Crooners Casino
  • Rio Poker Club
  • Casino Iguazu
  • Redefina Casino Buenos Aires
  • Atlantic City Brasil
  • Peru Poker Palace
  • Chile Grand Casino
  • Colombia Poker Arena
  • Casino Mendoza
  • Montevideo Live

South America's most prestigious poker venues, known for their festive atmosphere and high standards.

How it works & Judging Criteria

How it works

Open Nomination
From August 1 through September 15, players, operators and industry insiders may submit up to three poker-room nominations per region.

Expert Jury Shortlist
Our panel of seasoned pros and hospitality experts will vet every submission, applying transparent scoring across five key criteria to produce a Top 20 shortlist in each region.

Public Voting
In October, the poker community casts its votes online. Votes are weighted 50% public / 50% jury to ensure both popularity and quality.

Winners Announced
The Top 10 winners in each region will be revealed at our virtual ceremony on November 20, 2025.

Judging Criteria

  • Gameplay & Stakes Variety: Range of cash games and tournaments
  • Rake & Value: Competitive rake structure, comp programs and promotions
  • Ambiance & Design: Comfort, décor, lighting and overall atmosphere
  • Service & Professionalism: Dealer skill, floor management and guest care
  • Traffic & Accessibility: Table availability, booking options and hours of operation

Rules & Eligibility

Let the games begin!