The resort’s WSOP Circuit stop will feature a $1.5 million guaranteed prize pool
Harrah’s Resort announced it will once again host a World Series of Poker® Circuit stop for avid poker fans who are ready to bring their poker skills to the felt with a guaranteed $1.5 million prize pool. The WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) will arrive in Atlantic City on Thursday, Aug. 13, through Monday, Aug. 24.
Harrah’s Resort stands out as a premier destination on the WSOP Circuit, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury, entertainment and culinary excellence.
“We’re proud to welcome a World Series of Poker Circuit stop to Harrah’s Resort,” said Joseph Giunta, senior vice president and general manager. “It’s a natural fit for us and speaks to the strength of our gaming experiences. There’s nothing like the energy these events bring, from seasoned players to guests just looking to be a part of the action, and we’re excited to see it come to life across the entire resort.”
The WSOP Circuit is the world's premier regional poker tour, delivering championship‑level competition and massive prize pools to players on a calendar-year schedule from January through December. The 2026 WSOP Circuit schedule can be found here; additional June through December stops will be announced in the near future. All gold ring event winners over the course of the 2026 WSOP Circuit season receive an exclusive $5,000 WSOP package (including tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations), redeemable for WSOP Paradise (set for December 2026 at Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Bahamas).
WSOP Circuit schedules are subject to change, and the WSOP reserves the right to make changes to all events related to the WSOP Circuit at any time. Details specific to tournament registration will be shared at a later time and pending necessary regulatory approval.
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About World Series of PokerThe World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event and poker brand in the world, having awarded more than $4 billion in prize money over the past six decades. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament dating back to 1970. In 2025, the flagship event in Las Vegas attracted 246,960 entrants and awarded more than $481 million in prize money – both all-time records for the series. The WSOP portfolio of events includes approximately 50 WSOP Circuit Events annually across five continents, WSOP Europe (since 2007), WSOP Paradise (since 2023) and the record-breaking WSOP Online festival. International satellites to WSOP live events are hosted exclusively at GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com.
