WSOP Circuit New Orleans Heats Up: 18 Gold Ring Events Await

Context: NEWS article: wsop-circuit-new-orleans-2026

The WSOP Circuit New Orleans stop takes place from May 14 to 25, 2026 at Caesars New Orleans in Louisiana, featuring 18 gold ring events. This marks the WSOP Circuit's return to New Orleans since August 2025.

Main Event Highlights

The centerpiece of the series is the $1,700 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee. The Main Event offers three Day 1 flights:

• Flight A: Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 AM (local time)
• Flight B: Friday, May 22 at 11:00 AM
• Flight C: Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 AM

Players may re-enter once per flight, with a maximum of six total entries across the entire tournament.

Other Notable Events

Beyond the Main Event, the series includes several classic tournaments:

• $400 buy-in Mini Main Event ($100,000 guarantee)
• $400 buy-in Monster Stack ($100,000 guarantee)
• $300 buy-in Ladies Event ($10,000 guarantee)

The full schedule is available on WSOP.com or the WSOP Live app.

Event Information & Live Coverage

Poker.Org, as the official media partner of the WSOP Circuit 2026 season, will provide real-time updates of the Main Event. Players can follow the action via Poker.Org's live stream and social media channels (Twitter/X @pokerorg, Instagram @poker_org_).

The WSOP Live mobile app is the only way for players to register for the WSOP Circuit in New Orleans, and can also be used to view the schedule and receive real-time updates. Players are advised to download the app before arriving.

WSOP Paradise 2026 Package

Every player who wins a WSOP Circuit gold ring at Caesars New Orleans will receive a $5,000 package to participate in the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026. The package includes the championship event entry and complimentary hotel accommodations.

Looking back at WSOP Paradise 2025, in addition to the Circuit Championship, the $25,000 buy-in Super Main Event was held, setting a $60 million guarantee record. The final prize pool reached $72,275,000, with champion Bernhard Binder taking home $10 million.

Full Schedule (Partial)

• Event #1: $400 Double Stack Opener, $25,000 guarantee, May 14 at 11:00 AM
• Event #2: $400 Mini Main Event, $100,000 guarantee, multiple flights (May 14-16)
• Event #3: $400 No-Limit Hold'em, $25,000 guarantee, May 16 at 4:00 PM
• Event #4: $400 Seniors Event (50+), $50,000 guarantee, May 17 at 10:00 AM
• Event #5: $600 No-Limit Hold'em, $50,000 guarantee, May 17 at 3:00 PM
• Event #6: $600 Black Chip Bounty, May 18 at 11:00 AM
• Event #7: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha, $25,000 guarantee, May 18 at 4:00 PM
• Event #8: $400 Monster Stack, $100,000 guarantee, multiple flights (May 19-20)
• Event #9: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better, $25,000 guarantee, May 20 at 4:00 PM
• Event #10: $1,700 Main Event, $500,000 guarantee, flights (May 21-23)
• Event #11: $400 No-Limit Hold'em, $25,000 guarantee, May 21 at 4:00 PM
• Event #12: $300 Ladies Event, $10,000 guarantee, May 22 at 10:00 AM
• Event #13: $400 No-Limit Hold'em, $25,000 guarantee, May 22 at 4:00 PM
• Event #14: $400 No-Limit Hold'em, $25,000 guarantee, May 23 at 4:00 PM
• Event #15: $400 Turbo, May 23 at 7:00 PM
• Event #16: $400 40/40/40 Event (40+), $50,000 guarantee, May 24 at 10:00 AM
• Event #17: $800 H.O.R.S.E., $25,000 guarantee, May 24 at 4:00 PM
• Event #18: $400 Double Stack Closer, $25,000 guarantee, May 25 at 10:00 AM

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