Discover the WSOP Circuit: A Global Gateway to Poker Glory
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The WSOP Circuit is a live poker tour created in 2005 to expand the reach of the
World Series of Poker
beyond
Las Vegas
. Instead of awarding the iconic gold bracelets, each official event on the Circuit awards a WSOP gold ring, which has become a respected symbol of regional poker excellence.
Over the years, the WSOP-C has grown into a year-round global series, with stops in the United States,
Canada
, Europe, and other parts of the world. These festivals are hosted at major casinos and typically feature 12 to 18 ring events, including a Main Event with significant prize pools and high player turnout.
The tour attracts a wide mix of local regulars, ambitious newcomers, and seasoned professionals - all chasing rings, recognition, and qualification for the WSOP Tournament of Champions, an exclusive invite-only freeroll for ring and bracelet winners.
In 2024, GGPoker - now the global owner of the WSOP brand - has further strengthened the Circuit’s reach by hosting online ring events, making it possible for players to win official WSOP gold rings without ever stepping into a casino.
Many of today’s poker stars earned their first major victories on the WSOP Circuit. With hundreds of rings awarded annually and more opportunities than ever before, the Circuit remains a vital platform for aspiring champions - and a true bridge to the big stage.
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The WSOP Circuit tour will once again be back at The Star Casino in 2017, with events beginning on November 28th and ending on December 18th. Having already hosted an excellent series at the same location last year, this year will see 13 events taking place across a 21-day period. As well as offering smaller […]
Jessy is SoMuchPoker's Technical Editor and Data Specialist, managing the live poker event database and publishing festival schedules for the site. A background in programming and data architecture shapes how he builds and maintains this database, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
