Eric Chang Wins Record WSOP Circuit

Chang Tops the Largest Circuit Main Event Ever

Eric "Slick Ric" Chang has won the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at Texas Card House in Austin, Texas, capturing a WSOP Circuit gold ring and the $433,670 first-place prize. The tournament drew 2,090 entries across three starting flights, making it the largest Main Event field in WSOP Circuit history. The event carried a $2 million guarantee and served as the centerpiece of the Texas Card House Circuit series.

Chang navigated a field that included players from across Texas and beyond, surviving several days of play before closing out the title. The win adds another notable chapter to the WSOP Circuit's growing presence in Texas.

Jumalon's Deep Run Adds Star Power

One of the biggest storylines of the series was the deep run by Lucas Jumalon, the 2026 WSOP Main Event champion. Just weeks after winning the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, Jumalon entered the final day of the Circuit Main Event as the chip leader with 11.2 million chips. He ultimately fell short of adding another title, but his presence at the final stages drew additional attention to the record-breaking field.

Jumalon's run in Austin followed his victory in the 2026 WSOP Main Event, where he topped a field of 9,208 players. His performance at Texas Card House marked another strong result in what has been a standout year.

A Milestone for Texas Card House

The record field represents another milestone for Texas Card House, which hosted the inaugural WSOP Circuit series in Texas earlier in the year. That earlier Main Event drew 1,709 entries and generated a $2,358,775 prize pool, with Thomas Brabham earning the first Circuit Main Event title in Texas. The September event raised the bar again, with 2,090 entries establishing a new benchmark for the largest Main Event field in WSOP Circuit history.

The record-setting tournament further established Texas Card House as an important stop on the WSOP Circuit schedule and provided a fitting centerpiece to the Austin series.

Final Table Results

The Texas Card House WSOP Circuit Main Event final table finished as follows:

• 1st place: Eric Chang - $433,670
• 2nd place: Anil Jivani - $289,110
• 3rd place: Venkat Chivukula - $211,440
• 4th place: Ryan Brown - $156,455
• 5th place: Eric Tang - $116,580
• 6th place: Taylor Fortini - $87,200
• 7th place: Simon Britton - $66,960
• 8th place: Kimberly Stone - $51,540
• 9th place: Brant Jolly - $40,100

Ring Winners Earn WSOP Paradise Packages

All 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners receive an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package. The package includes a seat in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty, a $2,750 buy-in event, along with complimentary accommodations at Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas.

The promotion gives Circuit ring winners the opportunity to compete on an international stage. At WSOP Paradise 2025, Mark Darner turned his qualification into a victory in the $2,750 WSOP Circuit Championship No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty, earning his second WSOP gold bracelet and the $350,000 first-place prize.

Full List of Texas Card House Ring Winners

The Texas Card House WSOP Circuit series awarded rings across 18 events:

• Event #1: $400 The Lone Star Ring No-Limit Hold'em - Zhirui Yang - $29,130
• Event #2: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main Event - Aden Salazar - $160,000
• Event #3: $600 Pot-Limit Big O - Joseph Olivieri - $31,990
• Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Ladies Event - Melinda Hipp - $10,670
• Event #5: $400 The Showdown at the Capitol No-Limit Hold'em - Jeremy Frost - $27,970
• Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Seniors Event - La Sengphet - $24,420
• Event #7: $3,250 Big Tex High Roller No-Limit Hold'em - Dejuante Alexander - $136,280
• Event #8: $600 Limit Omaha 8 or Better - John Kim - $16,520
• Event #9: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack - Derek Normand - $78,860
• Event #10: $600 H.O.R.S.E. - Michelle Roth - $13,190
• Event #11: $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em Texas Trailblazer - Tomas Teran - $67,255
• Event #12: $600 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw Lowball - Spencer Gore - $18,620
• Event #13: $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event - Eric Chang - $433,670
• Event #14: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha - Nader Irsan - $48,225
• Event #15: $600 Double Black Chip Bounty No-Limit Hold'em - Jake White - $21,350
• Event #16: $600 The Texas Stack No-Limit Hold'em - Nassim Kabbara - $51,590
• Event #17: $400 Double Board Bomb Pot Pot-Limit Omaha - James Leverette - $24,100
• Event #18: $400 The Last Lone Star Event No-Limit Hold'em - Rishi Mehta - $21,470

What the Record Means for the Circuit

The 2,090-entry field highlights the continued growth of poker in Texas and the WSOP Circuit's expanding footprint. With the Main Event surpassing the previous record for the largest Circuit Main Event field, the series at Texas Card House has cemented its place as a key stop on the schedule. For Chang, the victory represents a career milestone and a place in Circuit history.