The Short Answer
Ya Poker is a Winning Poker Network skin originally designed to serve international and Latin American players, though it also accepts US players. It shares the full WPN player pool, tournament schedule, and software with ACR Poker, Black Chip Poker, and True Poker. Every WPN tournament — including the $12.5M Venom — is accessible through Ya Poker.
The poker, casino, and sportsbook products are identical to what you get on other WPN skins. The choice between Ya Poker and other WPN brands comes down to promotional offers, affiliate-negotiated rakeback deals, and brand preference.
Ya Poker at a Glance
Launched: 2020
Licensed in: Costa Rica
Poker Network: Winning Poker Network (WPN)
Poker Games: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi-Lo
Stakes: Cash NL2 to NL5,000+; tournaments $0.11 to $5,300+
Casino: Slots, table games, video poker
Sportsbook: Pre-game and live betting
Mobile: Web app (iOS, Android)
Banking: 60+ cryptocurrencies
Poker Room
Ya Poker connects to the full WPN player pool — 5,000+ average daily connections, 10,000+ at peak. When you sit at a table through Ya Poker, your opponents include players from ACR, Black Chip Poker, and all other WPN skins.
Tournament Access
Ya Poker players have full access to every WPN tournament:
- The Venom: $12.5 million GTD
- Phil's Thrill: Biggest weekly tournament on WPN, Sundays at 2:30 PM ET
- $9.2 million+ in weekly guarantees across the full schedule
- Mystery bounty events, step satellites, and freerolls
Cash Games
Hold'em and Omaha cash games from micro to high stakes run 24/7. The majority of traffic follows US Eastern time zone peak hours. Cash game action is primarily Hold'em, with PLO tables available at popular stakes.
Software
Same WPN desktop client — multi-tabling, tiled/cascading layouts, preferred seating, automated rebuys, big-blind display toggle, and HUD support. The mobile web app works for single-table sessions.
Poker Bonus and Rakeback
100% deposit match up to $2,000 (minimum $25 deposit). Bonus releases $1 per 27.5 Award Points over 60 days.
Rakeback mirrors the standard WPN structure: flat 27% available through support/affiliates, or the Elite Benefits VIP program scaling up to 65%. The Beast, Blitz Beast, and Sit & Crush rake races add additional value.
Latin American Traffic
Ya Poker's focus on Latin American markets (Brazil, Argentina, and others) brings recreational traffic to the WPN pool during South American evening hours. This can create softer-than-usual table conditions during late-night US hours when the Latin American player base is most active.
Casino and Sportsbook
Casino (slots, table games, video poker) and sportsbook are accessible through the same account. These are the standard WPN offerings shared across all skins.
Banking
60+ cryptocurrencies supported. Crypto withdrawals average under 1 hour. No internal fees. Minimum deposit $25.
Customer Support
24/7 live chat and email support through WPN's shared infrastructure. Support is available in English and Spanish.
Legal Status and Licensing
Ya Poker operates under Costa Rican jurisdiction through the WPN. The network uses SSL encryption, iTech Labs-audited RNG, and anti-bot protection.
Bottom Line
Ya Poker provides identical WPN poker access as ACR Poker and Black Chip Poker with a brand that specifically caters to international and Latin American players. The poker is the same — same tables, same tournaments, same Venom — and the rakeback structure is the same. The added Latin American traffic contributes recreational players to the network during off-peak US hours.
For other WPN skins, see ACR Poker, Black Chip Poker, and True Poker.