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Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City will welcome the World Series of Poker Circuit back to the Boardwalk this summer. Tournament organizers are guaranteeing a $1.5 million prize pool across the multi-day stop.
The WSOP-C event runs Thursday, Aug. 13, through Monday, Aug. 24, bringing more than a week of tournament poker to the property’s cardroom. It marks another return engagement for Harrah’s Atlantic City, which has built a reputation as one of the WSOP Circuit’s go-to East Coast venues.
WSOP also offers online gaming at WSOP Poker NJ in the Garden State.
Resort execs tout the fit
Joseph Giunta, senior vice president and general manager at Harrah’s Resort, framed the event as a showcase for the property’s broader gaming operation:
“We’re proud to welcome a World Series of Poker Circuit stop to Harrah’s Resort. 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.”
Giunta added that the buzz surrounding the series extends beyond the felt. It will pull in casual visitors alongside the grinders chasing gold rings.
What players can expect
The WSOP Circuit bills itself as the top regional poker tour, running events from January through December on a rotating schedule. A few things to know ahead of the Atlantic City stop:
- The full 2026 WSOP Circuit calendar is posted at WSOP.com, though additional stops for the back half of the year are still being finalized
- Every gold ring winner this season earns a $5,000 WSOP package, covering a buy-in and hotel stay for December’s WSOP Paradise at Baha Mar in the Bahamas
- Specifics on how to register for individual Atlantic City events haven’t been released yet, and any scheduling is contingent on regulatory sign-off
The WSOP-C’s return to the Atlantic City casino scene comes as the World Series of Poker brand continues expanding its footprint, having handed out more than $4 billion in prize money since the tournament series launched in 1970.
Last year’s flagship Las Vegas event drew a record 246,960 entrants and paid out over $481 million, the largest totals in the tournament’s history.
Harrah’s has not yet released a detailed schedule of individual tournaments, buy-in levels, or starting flights for the Atlantic City stop. PlayNJ will update this story as those details become available.
