A global partnership for poker
WPF & TDA
WPF & TDA
Uniting Poker
Mondial
Two organizations. One mission.
Building the global foundation for poker.
The Partnership
Built to Elevate the Game
The World Poker Federation and the Tournament Directors Association share a fundamental belief: poker deserves a unified, professional, and globally recognized structure. This partnership was born from that conviction.
Together, WPF and TDA work to align rules, develop tournament directors, and build bridges between local poker communities and international standards ensuring the game grows with consistency, fairness, and integrity.
From Asia to Latin America, this collaboration is creating real change bringing institutions, operators, and professionals to the same table, with a common language and a common goal.
01
Standardization
Unified rules and procedures giving every player and director a consistent, fair experience regardless of where in the world the game is played.
02
Education
Training and certification programs that develop tournament directors and deepen the expertise of poker professionals worldwide.
03
Global Growth
Expanding poker's reach into new continents and communities, building the institutional foundation for the game's long-term development.
The Organizations
Two Forces Behind the Game
Fédération mondiale de poker
50+
États membres
The World Poker Federation is the global organization leading the development of poker as a recognized mind sport. It supports national federations, promotes legal recognition, and builds a unified structure for the game worldwide.
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Poker TDA
4,000+
Members · 65 Countries · Founded 2001
Founded in 2001, the Tournament Directors Association is the global authority on poker tournament rules. With over 4,000 members across 65 countries, the TDA brings consistency, fairness, and professionalism to live poker events worldwide.
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Continental Summits
The Partnership in Action
The Summits are where this partnership comes to life bringing together tournament directors, industry leaders, and professionals from across the world to debate rules, share expertise, and shape the future of poker.
Asia Edition
July 21, 2025 · Asia Poker Arena, Taiwan
The Poker TDA + WPF Continental Summit: Asian Edition
70+
Directors
1,300+
Live Viewers
25+
Topics
“One of our goals at the WPF is to build a truly global foundation for poker. What happened in Asia is just the beginning.” — Leonardo Cavarge, WPF CEO
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Latin America Edition
December 1, 2025 · Sheraton WTC, São Paulo
The Poker TDA + WPF Continental Summit: Latin America: Brazil
200+
Professionnels
4
Organizations
1
Full Day
“The Summit is an opportunity to share our experience, exchange ideas, and keep raising the standard for poker across Latin America.” – Devanir Campos
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