WSOP Circuit Panama: schedule, buy-ins and prizes for the 2026 festival

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Panama runs in Panama City from 5 to 15 November 2026 at the Sortis Hotel, Spa, & Casino. The highlight is the Main Event with a $1,700 buy-in and a $500,000 guarantee, and the festival features a total of 12 ring events on the schedule.

Dates, venue and Main Event of WSOP Circuit Panama

The festival will take place at the Sortis Hotel, Spa, & Casino from 5 to 15 November 2026. The Main Event carries a $1,700 buy-in and a $500,000 guarantee. In addition to the Main Event, the programme includes 12 Circuit ring events that pay cash prizes and award the official WSOP Circuit ring.

Highlighted schedule and buy-ins for players

The schedule mixes formats and buy-ins to cover a wide range of players:

• Main Event: $1,700 buy-in, $500,000 GTD.

• Mini Main Event: $500 buy-in.

• Gladiator: $300 buy-in.

• Mystery Bounty: $600 buy-in.

• High Roller Bounty: $2,500 buy-in.

• High Roller: $3,000 buy-in.

• PLO4 Turbo: $400 buy-in.

• PLO4 Championship: $400 buy-in.

• PLO4/PLO5: $600 buy-in.

There will also be satellites during the series in a milestone format: players reach a chip threshold to win discounted entries to the ring events.

Promotions and packages: WSOP Paradise and leaderboard

Each winner of the 12 ring events will receive a WSOP Paradise package worth $5,000 in addition to the cash prize and the ring. The festival includes a series leaderboard with a $10,000 prize: to enter the leaderboard players must record at least three cashes across the 12 ring events; each cash awards points under the WSOP Player of the Year scoring system, and the player with the most points receives the $10,000.

Players who qualify to the Main Event via satellites on GGPoker have an additional promotion: Michael Mizrachi, the 2025 WSOP Main Event champion, will carry a bounty at the Panama Main Event. Players who qualified on GGPoker and eliminate Mizrachi will receive a bonus equal to their buy-in.

If a player knows they will play the Main Event on Day 1A or 1B, they can obtain a free 11‑night stay in Panama City by contacting WhatsApp number +507 6731 5764 to arrange it.

All players who participate in at least one of the WSOPC Panama ring events will have access to an offer for the WSOP Super Circuit in Punta Cana: for $7,500 they receive a $10,000 value package that includes a $3,500 Main Event ticket and two $500 event entries; bookings are handled by email with the Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana.

What players can expect at the tables: formats and structure

The festival mixes traditional two‑card variants and four‑card variants. The High Rollers and bounty events will attract higher‑bankroll players, while the Mini Main and satellites provide access for lower‑buy‑in players. The PLO4 and PLO5 events guarantee action in four‑card games throughout the festival.

Logistics and travel advice for Panama City

Panama City offers practical options for accommodation and transport. The Sortis Hotel, Spa, & Casino will be the main venue. To get around the city participants can use the metro, bus lines, taxis or mobility apps. The festival also offers attractions off the felt:

• Dining and nightlife in San Francisco, Costa del Este and Casco Antiguo.

• Restaurants and outdoor walks on the Cinta Costera.

• City and nature viewing at Metropolitan Park.

• Excursions along the Amador Causeway, formed by islands linked during construction of the Panama Canal.

The mix of poker and local tourism makes it easy to combine the tournament schedule with urban exploration.

Coverage and tournament follow‑up

PokerOrg anticipates live coverage and updates ahead of the festival start. Players and followers should check the usual WSOPC channels and the satellite platforms on GGPoker if they seek affordable access to the events.

Recent context on the circuit

The series arrives with momentum after recent results: in September the WSOP Circuit recorded a Main Event record of 2,090 entries at TCH Social in Austin, Texas. At Turning Stone in New York state, the WSOPC launched a series with $3,000,000 in guarantees, the largest figure in the history of that stop.

Panama’s schedule combines that dynamic with the promise of 12 ring events and opportunities to win packages and additional prizes, including the incentive to eliminate champion Michael Mizrachi to collect the buy‑in bonus.

Entry information and contacts

Players interested in satellites on GGPoker should review the active satellites that award seats to the Main Event and other ring events. For the free 11‑night stay for playing Day 1A or 1B of the Main Event contact WhatsApp +507 6731 5764. For the Punta Cana offer, email Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana to arrange the $7,500 package that delivers $10,000 in value.

The World Series of Poker Circuit International Panama runs from 5 to 15 November 2026 at the Sortis Hotel, Spa, & Casino and features a schedule of 12 ring events, several high rollers, milestone satellites and promotions including WSOP Paradise packages and a $10,000 leaderboard.