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The WSOP Circuit series has commenced at Caesars New Orleans, marking the return of the event to Louisiana after its last visit in August 2025. The series is scheduled from May 14 to May 25, 2026, featuring a total of 18 ring tournaments for poker players along the southern coast.
This edition includes the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, which offers three starting flights between May 21 and May 23. The Main Event boasts a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool and allows players one re-entry per flight, with a maximum of six entries throughout the tournament.
Additional tournaments on the schedule include classic WSOP Circuit events such as a $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event and Monster Stack, both guaranteeing $100,000 each, and a $300 Ladies Event with a $10,000 prize pool. Other formats like Pot-Limit Omaha and H.O.R.S.E. are also represented among the 18 total events.
WSOP has introduced digital innovation through its WSOP Live mobile app, which is now required for player registration, viewing schedules, and receiving live updates during the series. This approach is in use at Caesars New Orleans and is spreading to other Circuit stops globally.
All WSOP Circuit ring winners at this stop receive a $5,000 package to compete at the upcoming WSOP Paradise 2026, including entry into the WSOP Circuit Championship and hotel accommodations. Poker.org is providing official live updates throughout the series for those following the action remotely.
