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The Texas Card House in Austin hosted the inaugural World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) series in Texas, achieving a milestone for the state’s poker community. The $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Circuit Main Event broke state records with a prize pool of $2,589,135, the largest ever seen for a Texas poker tournament.
The Main Event attracted 1,709 entrants across three Day One flights, reflecting strong interest in the state’s first official WSOP-branded series. The top prize was $368,545, claimed by Austin native Thomas “Trey” Brabham after a heads-up victory against David Mzareulov, marking Brabham’s second career WSOP Circuit ring and his highest tournament earnings to date.
Brabham’s win was celebrated by local supporters at the venue, underscoring the significance of a hometown triumph during a landmark event. The final table saw David Mzareulov finish second with $245,090 and Alexis Martinez secure third place, taking home $175,170.
The series also awarded circuit rings in a range of events. Joon Park took the $600 Mini Main Event for $157,345, while Bradley Ruben added a second WSOP Circuit ring by winning the $600 H.O.R.S.E. Event. Dmytro Soloviov captured his first ring in the popular $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot tournament.
All 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners earned a $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package, including entry to the WSOP Circuit Championship at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas. The Texas Card House series thus marked a notable expansion for WSOP Circuit events, delivering numerous high-value payouts and new opportunities for poker competitors across Texas.
