WSOP Circuit Set to Smash Records Again in Texas

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is returning to Texas after a historic debut in May. When the Circuit first arrived at the Texas Card House in Austin, it featured a $1,700 buy-in Main Event with a $1 million guarantee, which was overwhelmingly surpassed as the prize pool topped $2.5 million. The event distributed winnings to 191 players from a field of 1,709 entrants, marking the largest poker prize pool in Texas history.

To build on that success, the WSOP Circuit is slated to return September 10-21, with an ambitious tweak: the Main Event now offers a $2 million guaranteed prize pool, set for September 17-21.

Expanded Tournament Variety

The upcoming series presents a diverse lineup of 50 events, with over $4.1 million guaranteed across the festival. This includes 18 ring events not limited to no-limit hold'em. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Hold’em Events

• $400 Lone Star: Sept. 10-11, $100K GTD
• $600 Mini Main: Sept. 10-14, $750K GTD
• $400 Showdown at the Capital: Sept. 13, $51.2K GTD
• $400 Ladies: Sept. 13, $25K GTD
• $400 Seniors: Sept. 14, $50K GTD
• $3,250 Big Tex High Roller: Sept. 14-15, $200K GTD
• $400 Quarter Mil Monster Stack: Sept. 14-16, $250K GTD
• $1,100 Texas Trailblazer: Sept. 16-17, $100K GTD
• $1,700 Main Event: Sept. 17-21, $2,000,000 GTD
• $600 Double Black Chip Bounty Turbo: Sept. 19, $50K GTD
• $600 Texas Stack: Sept. 20-21, $100K GTD
• $400 Last Lone Star: Sept. 21, $50K GTD

Other Games

• $600 Pot-Limit Big O: Sept. 11-12, $50K GTD
• $600 Omaha Hi/Lo: Sept. 14-15, $25K GTD
• $600 HORSE: Sept. 15-16, $25K GTD
• $600 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw: Sept. 16-17, $25K GTD
• $600 PLO: Sept. 17-18, $100K GTD
• $400 Double Board Bomb Pot PLO: Sept. 20, $50K GTD

These diverse formats ensure exciting opportunities for players beyond traditional no-limit hold’em.

Highlights from Previous Event

In the May event, Thomas 'Trey' Brabham emerged victorious in the Main Event, pocketing $368,000. The upcoming festival hopes to replicate this excitement and success, drawing more top talent to Austin.

Anticipated Impact and Future Prospects

With a more aggressive schedule and increased guarantees, the WSOP Circuit aims to set new benchmarks in Texas. The $2 million guarantee for the Main Event signifies a bold step, underscoring the significant interest and growth in the Texas poker scene.

The Texas Card House in Austin will again host all events, reinforcing its position as a pivotal venue in the series. The lineup also includes No-Limit Hold’em side events and satellites throughout the festival for players looking to secure their place in the top tournaments.

For all involved, the return of the WSOP Circuit to Texas is poised to be another record-breaking occasion, further cementing the state's growing reputation in the poker community.