The WSOPC will run August 13-24 at Caesars Entertainment’s Harrah’s Resort
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is set to host the World Series of Poker Circuit this summer, marking a significant return for the prestigious tournament series to the Jersey Shore. Scheduled to run from August 13 through August 24, the event promises to revitalize the local poker scene with a guaranteed $1.5 million prize pool.
This partnership between Caesars Entertainment and the legendary tournament brand continues a long-standing tradition of high-stakes gaming in Atlantic City, ensuring that both professional grinders and casual enthusiasts have access to premier competitive play during the peak summer season.
The upcoming stop serves as a cornerstone of the 2026 World Series of Poker calendar, which spans the entire year and culminates in the WSOP Paradise event in the Bahamas. According to leadership at Harrah’s, the resort is preparing for a massive influx of visitors drawn by the energy and prestige that only a circuit ring event can provide.
Joe Giunta, the property’s general manager, emphasized that hosting the circuit is a natural extension of the resort’s commitment to top-tier gaming. The ten-day schedule is designed to accommodate various skill levels, offering multiple opportunities for players to secure a portion of the $1.5 million in total prize money.
This revival of the circuit in Atlantic City taps into a legacy of poker popularity that has been building since the late 1980s. While the game has evolved over the decades, its status as a premier casino attraction remains unchanged.
By hosting the tour, Harrah’s aims to capture the excitement of a generation raised on televised poker while providing a modern, high-energy environment for the next wave of players.
