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The WSOP Circuit returns to the United States with concurrent tournament series at two major venues from May 7 through May 18, 2026. Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and Harrah’s Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina, will both host a series of 18 WSOP Circuit ring events, welcoming participants from across the country back to live tournament action.

Harrah’s Cherokee, known for being a popular stop on the circuit, is welcoming the series for the second time this year. The main highlight is the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, which features two opening flights on May 15 and 16, and guarantees a $1 million prize pool. In its previous edition, Maxwell Guo from Georgia won the largest Main Event at the property, securing $386,231.

Commerce Casino, a prominent Los Angeles poker venue, will host the WSOP Circuit for the first time in 2026. Its $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event offers three starting flights from May 14 through May 16, also featuring a $1 million guaranteed pool. David Gonzalez holds the title of reigning champion, having won the main event at Commerce in November 2025 for $213,524.

Both venues have full schedules available, with a variety of tournaments including special events for seniors and women, as well as high roller and mixed game formats. Full details for the Cherokee and Commerce Casino events can be accessed on the WSOP Live app.

Additionally, every ring event winner at these series will be awarded a $5,000 package for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026, which includes event entry and hotel accommodations. Live updates and coverage of the main events will be provided by Poker.Org, the official media partner for the 2026 WSOP Circuit season.