Two 18‑ring WSOP Circuit Series Start at Lake Tahoe and Southern Indiana

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns with two 18‑ring series starting this week at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe and Caesars Southern Indiana, each headlined by a $1,700 Main Event. The schedule across both stops includes Mini Main Events, Monster Stacks and a range of specialty formats; Turning Stone's $1 million guaranteed Main Event is also approaching.

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe: scenic stop with rising numbers

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe will host its second WSOP Circuit series of 2026 and offer 18 rings, led by a $1,700 Main Event and a $400 Mini Main Event. The property — formerly known as Harvey’s Lake Tahoe and located on the Nevada/California border — has been remodelled and renamed, with renovated guest rooms that feature lake and mountain views, a renovated casino floor and poker room, and expanded food and drink options.

Lake Tahoe has grown rapidly on the Circuit. Main Event entries rose from 362 in 2023 to 463 last fall, and the venue recorded an identical 463 entries in its spring stop earlier this year. Spring 2026 WSOP Circuit Lake Tahoe Main Event champion Adam Nattress won $139,614 in that event.

The Lake Tahoe schedule includes Monster Stack tournaments and Ladies and Seniors events in addition to the Main Event and Mini Main Event. Players can reach the lakefront within minutes of leaving the property.

Caesars Southern Indiana: Midwest accessibility and varied buy‑ins

Caesars Southern Indiana opens an 18‑ring series this week with its own $1,700 Main Event. The property sits less than a 30‑minute drive from Louisville and within a couple of hours of Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Nashville, drawing a regional player base.

Buy‑ins at Southern Indiana skew slightly higher in spots: the Mini Main Event and Monster Stack carry a $500 buy‑in, a Pot‑Limit Omaha event is listed at $1,100, and a $2,200 High Roller appears on the schedule. The stop also offers a $500 Tag Team event, $500 H.O.R.S.E and Big O events.

The 2025 Main Event at Caesars Southern Indiana drew 338 entrants. Hamid Izadi defeated Maurice Hawkins heads‑up to take the ring and $111,979; the two finalists now hold a combined 36 WSOP Circuit rings. John Holley added the 12th of his 13 Circuit rings in Southern Indiana last fall, winning the $400 H.O.R.S.E. event.

Broader Circuit context and coverage

Turning Stone’s $1 million guaranteed Main Event remains on the Circuit calendar as another major upcoming prize pool. WSOP Paradise at Baha Mar is scheduled for less than six weeks away and still offers one of the final $5,000 WSOP Paradise packages of the year.

PokerOrg is the official media partner of the WSOP Circuit and has reporting teams on site at both Main Events. Follow PokerOrg’s Instant Live feeds for live reporting from the floor and the publisher’s social channels for supplementary coverage.

For players considering travel, both Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe and Caesars Southern Indiana present distinct appeals: Lake Tahoe for immediate lake access and resort amenities, Southern Indiana for Midwest accessibility and a schedule that includes higher‑buy‑in and specialty events.

Main Events will be focal points at both stops. PokerOrg’s Instant Live feeds will provide real‑time updates from each venue.