Los Angeles, CA (Feb. 10,2025) — The World Poker Tour® (WPT®) and artist Daniel Arsham are proud to announce the launch of a limited-edition poker chip set that merges high-stakes poker and modern art in an exclusive collector’s piece. Available in a worldwide limited run of just 100 sets, each priced at $5,000, sales will begin on February 14th, offering an elite opportunity for collectors and poker enthusiasts to own a piece of functional art. The WPT Arsham Poker Set is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after collector’s items this year, representing a unique blend of artistry, exclusivity, and refined design.
This exclusive collaboration between WPT and Arsham reimagines iconic Arsham motifs through the lens of poker. The WPT Arsham Poker Set is encased in a custom-designed anodized aluminum case by Arsham Studio, embodying Arsham’s “future relic” aesthetic. The set includes 350 ceramic poker chips, two original decks of linen cards, an anodized aluminum dealer button, and a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring both quality and authenticity.
A Collaboration Between Icons
The collaboration is a fusion of two globally recognized names: World Poker Tour; the premier brand in televised and digital poker, and Daniel Arsham, celebrated worldwide for his innovative approach to art. Over 22 seasons, WPT has awarded over $1.35 billion in prize money and continues to shape the competitive poker world with its pioneering approach to broadcasting and digital engagement.
“Partnering with Daniel has allowed for some truly unprecedented moments and pieces over the past couple years,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “And now, through Daniel’s visionary artistry, we are proud to release an elegantly designed poker chip set that can be obtained by art and poker enthusiasts from across the globe.”
A Visionary Inspiration
For this collection, Arsham draws inspiration from poker’s timeless appeal and the aesthetic of classic gaming, reinterpreting these elements through his own lens of fictional archaeology. The result is a poker set that enhances the gaming experience while serving as a statement piece reflecting the legacy and sophistication of the game.
“The collaboration was an opportunity to push the boundaries of a traditional poker set,” says Arsham. “Through materials, texture, and form, I wanted each element to evoke a sense of refinement and permanence, a testament to the culture and energy of the poker world.”
The WPT Arsham Poker Set is more than a poker accessory; it’s a collectible that brings Arsham’s iconic style into the homes of art collectors and poker enthusiasts alike. As WPT’s first foray into the realm of artful, luxury collectibles, this limited edition marks a milestone in both the art and gaming industries.
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About the WPT:
World Poker Tour® (WPT®) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. WPT has hosted live poker tournaments in 48 countries, drawn more than 400,000 total entries, and awarded more than $1.5 billion in prize money. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show, which has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories and is currently producing its 22nd season. Season XXII of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com. ClubWPT.com is a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 47 states and territories across the United States, Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. WPT also participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. In 2012, the WPT Foundation was launched, which has gone on to raise $45 million over 10 years and 50 events. For more information, go to WPT.com.
About Daniel Arsham:
Daniel Arsham is a New York based artist whose practice spans fine art, architecture, performance, and film. Arsham’s iconic works meld the past, present and future, showcasing the malleability and power of nostalgia, often through references to moments of the late 20th century. Eroded casts of modern artifacts and contemporary human figures, his works are crafted out of geological material such as sand, selenite and volcanic ash. These materials allow for the appearance and aesthetic of erosion or archeological, future relics, as Arsham has dubbed them. Arsham has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Orange County Museum of Art, Musée Guimet, Paris, France; UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Dune, China; MOCO Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; HOW Museum, Shanghai, China; The Cranbrook Art Museum, Detroit, Michigan; and the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; among others. Arsham’s works have been exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial, Melbourne, Australia; The Athens Biennale in Athens, Greece; Musée Fenaille, Rodez, Carré d’Art de Nîmes, and Paris La Défense, France; Frieze Sculpture, London, U.K.; The Athens Biennale in Athens, Greece; and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, SCAD Museum, Savannah, Georgia, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, the New Museum and MoMA PS1, New York, USA; among others.