WSOP Super Circuit main event
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The gist
WSOP Super Circuit Canada Main Event has a CA$10 million guaranteed prize pool. The Montreal stop drew 2,844 entries, blowing past its $10M guarantee.
Background
The WSOP Super Circuit is a series of poker festivals held at various venues, offering Circuit rings and large guaranteed prize pools. The Canada stop at Playground Poker Club in Montreal ran from August 26 to September 12, 2026, featuring CA$14 million in total guarantees. The Main Event, with a CA$5,000 buy-in, had a CA$10 million guarantee, which was surpassed by 2,844 entries, creating a final prize pool of over $13 million.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026WSOP Super Circuit Canada festival begins at Playground Poker Club in Montreal.
- Sep 3, 2026Daniel Negreanu and Michael Mizrachi join the series, attracting attention.
- Sep 4, 2026The CA$500 Mini Main Event draws 3,484 entries, setting a venue record.
- recentlyThe CA$5,000 Main Event concludes with 2,844 entries, creating a prize pool over $13 million, exceeding the $10 million guarantee.
Who’s saying what
- Organizers
- The festival's success demonstrates the appeal of WSOP-branded events and the Super Circuit concept.
- Players
- Daniel Negreanu said he came to elevate the prestige of the event, noting its importance for poker in Canada.
Still unverified
The exact final prize pool figure of over $13 million is from a poker news source and may be unofficial.