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Grant Juric from Hanover, Maryland, captured the top prize at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Main Event held at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois. The $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em tournament ran from April 9 to 13, 2026, attracting 593 participants and building a prize pool of $898,395.
Entering the final day of play with a commanding chip lead, Juric maintained his advantage against a competitive final table. He ultimately defeated Lee Rzentkowski in heads-up play after briefly losing and regaining the lead, finishing with pocket fours against king-eight for the win.
The victory marks Juric’s first WSOP Circuit ring and a career-best payout of $167,608, surpassing his previous live tournament high of $59,563. Juric credited his background as a cash game player and years of tournament experience for his success at the table.
The final table included strong finishes from Rzentkowski, who took home $111,742 for second place, and Matt Shepsky in third with $77,013. Among other notable performances, all-time WSOP Circuit ring leader Maurice Hawkins claimed his 24th ring in a separate event during the same series.
Winners at this year’s Grand Victoria WSOP Circuit events also earned entry packages for the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship in the Bahamas. Noteworthy victories included Charles Brooks in the Mini Main Event and Khaled Selim in the Monster Stack, both earning career-best scores alongside their titles.
