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The Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois, is hosting the return of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit, with 18 scheduled tournaments from April 2 through April 13, 2026. Poker players from the Chicago area and beyond are expected to participate, as the venue resumes its regular role as a WSOP Circuit stop.
The series opens with a $400 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack event, featuring a $50,000 prize pool guarantee and offering players a larger starting stack. Also on the opening day, Flight A of the $600 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event gets underway, promising a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
A highlight of the schedule is the $1,700 buy-in WSOP Circuit Main Event, which will offer three Day One flights on April 9, 10, and 11. This event features a $750,000 guaranteed prize pool, expected to attract substantial participation from regional and national players.
In the previous WSOP Circuit at Elgin, Romanian player Mihai Taizs secured a victory in the Main Event, earning $188,095 and his first WSOP Circuit ring. This year’s winners will each receive a $5,000 package for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026, including tournament entry and hotel accommodations.
Poker.Org serves as the official media partner for the 2026 WSOP Circuit, providing live event coverage and instant updates for the Grand Victoria Main Event. Players and fans can follow the action through Poker.Org’s platforms during the series.
