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On April 28, 2026, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit saw two new champions emerge from its Main Events, held at Caesars Republic in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and the Horseshoe in Tunica, Mississippi. Adam Nattress, based in Portland, achieved his first WSOP Circuit Main Event title at Lake Tahoe, earning $139,614 and his second WSOP Circuit ring.
Nattress triumphed in the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, marking a career-best win. His first circuit ring previously came in a Big O event in 2025. The final table at Lake Tahoe saw Ryan Hart finish second with $92,123, followed by James Czarnecki in third for $62,216.
South in Mississippi, Preston McEwen added a major accomplishment to his résumé by claimg the Horseshoe Tunica WSOP Circuit Main Event. McEwen walked away with $105,270 and his tenth circuit ring, a significant milestone, especially as his first ring was also won at Horseshoe Tunica in 2018.
The runner-up in Tunica was Charles Hopper, taking home $69,641, while Dave Alfa finished third for $47,284. Both Main Event winners secured not just their respective titles but also a round-trip to WSOP Paradise 2026 at Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas.
All 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners receive a $5,000 package that includes entry into the Spring Championship at WSOP Paradise and hotel accommodation at Baha Mar Resort. Additional ring winners were crowned at both venues across a variety of events and buy-in levels.
The recent results reinforce the competitive spirit of the WSOP Circuit and offer more opportunities for players to showcase their skills on a national stage.
