ClubWPT Gold to Retire Gold Coins, Teases “Game-Changing” Update

ClubWPT Gold (CWG), one of the fastest-growing sweepstakes poker sites in the world, is preparing for a major change. The platform confirmed that it will discontinue its Gold Coin (GC) currency and related games on September 17, 2025 — while hinting at a brand-new feature designed to reshape the player experience.

Until now, CWG has followed the standard sweepstakes model:

• Gold Coins (GC): a play-money currency players could buy to participate in ring games and tournaments.
• Sweeps Coins (SC): a promotional currency awarded alongside purchases, which can be used in sweepstakes games and redeemed for real cash prizes.

According to the company’s FAQ, GC games will be removed mid-September, and players are encouraged to spend their remaining Gold Coins before that date. Daily freerolls and rewards will still be available, and Sweeps Coin balances remain unaffected.

The FAQ added a cryptic note: “While we’re removing the Gold Coins, we’re adding a game-changing new feature to ClubWPT Gold. Stay tuned.”

The dual-currency system has been the cornerstone of sweepstakes poker. However, it has also been a magnet for scrutiny:

• Regulatory pressure: Bills banning sweepstakes gambling have already passed in New York and New Jersey, forcing CWG to exit those states.
• Legal challenges: Lawsuits and enforcement actions have questioned whether the model complies with state gaming laws.
• Future risks: California lawmakers are currently considering a bill that would outlaw sweepstakes poker altogether.

Faced with increasing headwinds, CWG appears to be seeking an alternative structure that can keep it compliant while maintaining its explosive growth.

While CWG has not revealed its “game-changing” feature, industry observers are speculating about potential paths:

• Subscription Model: The classic option, already in use at the original ClubWPT, where monthly memberships grant access to VIP tournaments. However, CWG’s scale — with recent series guaranteeing $14 million — far exceeds the capacity of a subscription-only platform.
• Texas Card Club Model: A real-money approach where players pay an hourly seat fee instead of rake, as seen at Hijack Poker. This method relies on Texas’ unique card club laws and is tied to physical venues. CWG’s partnership with Doug Polk — co-owner of The Lodge Poker Club in Texas — makes this option noteworthy, though it carries legal uncertainty.

For now, players can continue to enjoy Sweeps Coin games without disruption. The key date to remember is September 17, 2025, when Gold Coins and GC games officially disappear.

The bigger question is what CWG’s “game-changing” feature will be. Whether it leans toward a subscription hybrid, a Texas-style card club extension, or an entirely new model, it signals that one of the biggest names in sweepstakes poker is preparing for a bold evolution.