World Poker Tour 2K6 is a video game released for the Microsoft Xbox in the United States in 2005. It belongs to the Card Games genre and is listed under the Card Games category. The title was added to the iOctavio dot com database on October 30 2005. The game was developed by Coresoft and published by 2K Sports under the 2K Games label. It features the official World Poker Tour license which brings authentic tournament structures professional commentators and realistic venue recreations. Players can compete in a career mode that guides a created character from amateur tables to the final table of the World Poker Tour championship. The career mode includes a progression system with skill points and sponsorship deals. The game includes several poker variants such as Texas Hold em Omaha Seven Card Stud and more. Each variant follows official rules and offers adjustable betting limits. A tournament mode allows quick entry into single events with customizable blind structures. Online play is supported through Xbox Live enabling matches against other players worldwide. The presentation includes commentary by Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten providing play by play analysis and color commentary. Graphically the game renders detailed casino environments chip stacks and card animations. The user interface is designed for console controllers with radial menus for betting actions. Unlockable content includes additional venues professional player avatars and customizable table felt designs. The game supports up to eight players at a single table. A replay mode lets players review key hands after each session. A tutorial mode teaches basic rules and advanced strategies for newcomers. The audio includes ambient casino sounds and realistic chip handling effects. The game received mixed to positive reviews praising the authenticity of the WPT atmosphere and the depth of the career progression while some critics noted occasional AI inconsistencies and limited online population at launch. The title remains a notable entry in the console poker simulation space for the Xbox platform.