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The Crossover Connections Between Magic the Gathering and Poker
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The Crossover Connections Between Magic the Gathering and Poker

Since 1994, the most important tournament for Magic the Gathering has been held annually, offering cash prizes of up to $100,000 to the winners. Called the Magic the Gathering World Championship, players from around the world battle it out to determine the best Magic player. 

In 2021, game publisher Wizards of the Coast added $50,000 in appearance payouts for each qualifying player in the year's World Championship event. This meant that for the 16 players who qualified for the Magic the Gathering World Championship, they were guaranteed $800,000 divided between them.

As you can see, the Magic the Gathering World Championship is a big deal for any serious Magic player. Currently, the US holds the lead for most Individual World Championships and team titles. Coincidentally, the last three World Championships were held in Las Vegas, making Magic the Gathering potentially the biggest non-poker and non-casino annual event in the city.

Taking a closer look at both Magic the Gathering and poker reveals more similarities between the two than one may think. After all, the two card games already share a world-level, high-stakes competitive scene. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the crossover connections between Magic the Gathering and poker:

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