Caitlyn Jenner Headlines Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII In Las Vegas

Caitlyn Jenner playing poker at the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII in Las Vegas.

By Sandra Gaweda · September 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Key Highlights

Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner headlines Friday’s CPT Invitational XIII, her Celebrity Poker Tour debut.
She joins a stacked field that includes Ray J, Bryce Hall, and former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, per PokerNews.
The event runs inside PokerGO Studio and streams live on the CPT YouTube channel.

Caitlyn Jenner Takes Her Seat at the Poker Table

Caitlyn Jenner is taking a seat at the poker table. According to PokerNews, the Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star headlines Friday’s Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Invitational XIII, a Season 3 event stacked with famous faces. It marks Jenner’s CPT debut, and she won’t be alone: her son Brandon Jenner joins her in Las Vegas. The field also features R&B singer Ray J, TikTok star Bryce Hall, and former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, who won last year’s CPT event in the Bahamas at World Series of Poker Paradise. The tournament plays out inside PokerGO Studio and streams live on the CPT YouTube channel.

What To Expect At CPT Invitational XIII

The Celebrity Poker Tour is rolling on with Season 3, and Friday’s Invitational XIII gives it one of its biggest names yet. Jenner headlines a lineup built for casual fans and poker followers alike, according to PokerNews.

An invitational, in this context, is an event where players are invited rather than buying in off the street. That format lets the CPT stack the table with recognizable names instead of a random field. Brandon Jenner rounds out the family presence, while Ray J, Bryce Hall, and Aljamain Sterling add star power from music, social media, and mixed martial arts.

The Jenner Family’s Poker Connection

This is Jenner’s first CPT appearance, but it isn’t the family’s first brush with the game. In March, her daughter Kylie Jenner released a “hot girl poker” masterclass with Vanity Fair, walking fans through the basics. The year before, Kylie was spotted around Los Angeles playing poker with actor Timothée Chalamet, her boyfriend.

If Kylie’s masterclass sparked your curiosity, the fundamentals are easier to pick up than most newcomers expect. Our guide to learning to play Texas Hold’em covers the same starting points a celebrity newbie needs, and our rundown of the easiest poker games for beginners is a good next step before you sit down for real.

The Regulars And The Rest Of The Field

The CPT was founded in 2023 and has built a roster of familiar returnees. Regulars include sports bettor “Book it With Trent,” CPT Invitational II winner Princess Love, and influencer Suede Brooks, who won a CPT belt in May 2025 by taking down Game Night VI. All three are booked for Friday’s event.

The invitational lineup also brings in influencers with millions of followers, including Zach Justice, Camilla Araujo, and Telli Swift. Former pro athletes fill out the rest, with NFL player Fred Jackson and MLB star Jose Canseco in the mix. Canseco is a seasoned poker player among a group of mainly newbies, which should make for an interesting skill gap at the table.

Why Celebrity Poker Keeps Growing

Star-driven poker isn’t new, and it keeps pulling fresh eyes to the game. We’ve covered past celebrity poker events that turned big names into ambassadors for the felt, and the CPT is now a steady part of that culture.

Past CPT winners show the range of players it attracts: poker legend Maria Ho, YouTuber Ethan Klein, sports betting personality Vegas Matt, and social media influencer King. That mix of a genuine pro like Ho alongside internet stars is exactly the draw. The event plays inside PokerGO Studio and streams on the CPT YouTube channel, so fans can watch every hand without leaving home.

What This Means For US Players

For US players, events like this are a reminder that poker keeps finding new audiences, and Las Vegas remains the center of it. You don’t need a celebrity invite to play the same game in person. If Friday’s stream gets you itching to sit down live, check our guide to live poker rooms across the US, including Las Vegas, to find a legal room near you. Watch the celebrities on the CPT YouTube channel, then bring what you learn to a real table.

Sandra is a content writer and editor specializing in online poker and iGaming. She covers poker sites, game formats, industry news, and US online poker laws for Legal US Poker Sites.