2026 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City
The 2026 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City series is scheduled for August 13–24, 2026 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey. The stop features 18 numbered World Series of Poker Circuit ring events, highlighted by a $1,700 Main Event with a $600,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Players will find a mix of No-Limit Hold’em tournaments, multi-flight events, age-restricted events, Pot-Limit Omaha, Big O, a High Roller and lower-cost satellites. The complete tournament schedule is displayed separately on this page, so this guide focuses on the information players need to understand structures, registration, re-entry rules, major events, satellites and the host property.
Players should review the official WSOP Harrah’s Atlantic City series page before registering. Detailed blind structures and tournament rules are available in the official WSOP structure packet.
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2026 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City Overview
Series dates: August 13–24, 2026
Venue: Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Address: 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Numbered WSOP Circuit ring events: 18
Main Event buy-in: $1,700
Main Event guarantee: $600,000
Mini Main buy-in: $500
Mini Main guarantee: $300,000
High Roller buy-in: $2,200
Casino gambling age: 21 or older
The series is built primarily around No-Limit Hold’em, but players looking for other formats can also find Pot-Limit Omaha and Big O. The festival includes a Seniors Event for players age 50 and older, a Ladies Event, a 40/40/40 tournament for players age 40 and older, and several multi-flight events designed around larger guarantees.
WSOP has announced that confirmed 2026 Circuit stops use the WSOP+ platform for tournament registration, payout information and real-time event data. Players can learn more through the official WSOP 2026 Circuit announcement.
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$1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event
Event #10 is the centerpiece of the Atlantic City stop. The $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event carries a $600,000 guarantee and offers three starting flights.
Flight A begins August 20 at 11:00 AM, Flight B starts August 21 at 11:00 AM and Flight C begins August 22 at 11:00 AM.
Players start with 40,000 tournament chips. Day 1 levels are 40 minutes long, with each flight scheduled to play 17 levels or until 10% of the field remains, whichever occurs first.
Players who survive a starting flight reach the money and advance to Day 2.
Day 2 begins at noon on August 23. Blind levels increase to 60 minutes beginning with Level 18. Day 3 is scheduled to resume at noon on August 24.
Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 13.
The Main Event allows one re-entry per flight. A player who has already advanced from an earlier flight must forfeit that stack before bagging chips if the player wants to enter another flight.
The Main Event champion receives a WSOP Circuit ring. WSOP has also announced that 2026 Circuit gold ring winners receive an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package that includes tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations.
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Major Events to Know
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$500 Mini Main
The $500 Mini Main is one of the largest tournaments at the beginning of the series and carries a $300,000 guarantee.
Five starting flights are scheduled across August 13, August 14 and August 15. The surviving players combine for Day 2 at noon on August 16.
The published structure uses a 30,000-chip starting stack. Most Day 1 levels are 30 minutes, although Flights A, C and E use 25-minute levels.
Each flight plays 22 levels or until 5% of the field remains, whichever comes first. Players advance to Day 2 in the money.
Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 9, and re-entry is permitted during the registration period.
Players who want to enter another Mini Main flight must forfeit their existing chips before bagging in the earlier flight.
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$400 Monster Stack
The Monster Stack has a $400 buy-in and a $150,000 guarantee.
Three opening flights are scheduled, with Flights A and B on August 17 and Flight C on August 18. The remaining players return for Day 2 at 11:00 AM on August 19.
Players begin with 40,000 chips.
Flights A and C use 30-minute levels, while Flight B uses 25-minute levels on Day 1. Each flight plays 24 levels or until 5% of the field remains, whichever comes first.
Players advance to Day 2 in the money.
Registration remains available until the beginning of Level 13, and re-entry is permitted during the registration period.
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$400 Seniors Event
The Seniors Event takes place August 16 and is open to players age 50 and older.
The tournament carries a $75,000 guarantee. Players begin with 20,000 chips and play 30-minute levels.
Re-entry is permitted during the registration period, which remains open until the beginning of Level 9.
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$1,100 No-Limit Hold’em
Players seeking a larger buy-in before the Main Event can enter Event #8 on August 19.
The tournament has a $1,100 buy-in and a $50,000 guarantee. It is structured as a two-day event with 40-minute levels and a 30,000-chip starting stack.
Day 2 is scheduled to resume at 11:00 AM on August 20.
Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 10, and re-entry is permitted.
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$400 Big O
Event #9 gives mixed-game players an alternative to the primarily No-Limit Hold’em schedule.
The $400 Big O Limit tournament begins August 19 and carries a $25,000 guarantee.
Players start with 20,000 chips and play 25-minute levels. The tournament allows re-entry, with registration remaining open until the beginning of Level 9.
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$600 Pot-Limit Omaha
The $600 Pot-Limit Omaha event begins August 20 and is scheduled as a two-day ring event.
Players begin with 25,000 chips. Levels start at 30 minutes and increase to 45 minutes later in the structure.
The tournament allows re-entry and is scheduled to play down to nine players on Day 1. Those players return at noon on August 21.
Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 9.
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$300 Ladies Event
The $300 Ladies Event begins at 1:00 PM on August 21 and carries a $10,000 guarantee.
Players begin with 20,000 chips and play 30-minute levels.
The event allows re-entry during the registration period. Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 9.
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$400 40/40/40
Event #15 combines three features into one tournament: players must be at least 40 years old, blind levels are 40 minutes long and the starting stack is 40,000 chips.
The $400 event carries a $100,000 guarantee.
Day 1 begins at 10:00 AM on August 23 and plays until nine players remain. The final nine are scheduled to return at 1:00 PM on August 24.
Re-entry is permitted, and registration remains open until the beginning of Level 10.
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$2,200 High Roller
The $2,200 High Roller is the largest buy-in on the published ring-event schedule.
Play begins at 6:00 PM on August 23. Players start with 30,000 chips and play 40-minute levels.
Day 1 ends after Level 9. Surviving players return for Day 2 at 1:00 PM on August 24.
The High Roller allows re-entry. Registration remains open for one level on Day 2 and closes at the start of Level 11.
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Registration, Re-Entry and WSOP+
WSOP says its confirmed 2026 Circuit stops fully utilize WSOP+ for tournament registration, payout information and real-time event data.
Registration deadlines vary by event, so players should not assume that one late-registration policy applies to the entire series.
Examples include:
Mini Main registration through the beginning of Level 9
Monster Stack registration through the beginning of Level 13
Main Event registration through the beginning of Level 13
$1,100 No-Limit Hold’em registration through the beginning of Level 10
40/40/40 registration through the beginning of Level 10
High Roller registration through the start of Level 11 on Day 2
Double Stack Closer registration through the beginning of Level 13
Many events permit re-entry during the registration period.
The Main Event has a more specific rule: players are allowed one re-entry per starting flight.
Multi-flight tournaments can also include stack-forfeiture rules. Players planning to enter more than one flight should read the individual structure before registering again.
The official WSOP series page should be used for the current event listing and buy-ins. Players can use the linked WSOP structure packet for detailed structures and tournament procedures.
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Main Event Satellites
Players looking for a lower-cost route into the $1,700 Main Event can use Landmark Mega satellites listed in the official structure packet.
The Main Event Landmark Megas have a $250 total buy-in and a 10,000-chip starting stack.
Players qualify for a $1,700 Main Event seat when they reach or surpass the 100,000-chip landmark. The structure states that a seat is awarded for each $1,700 accumulated in the satellite prize pool.
The packet lists Main Event Landmark Megas at 7:00 PM from August 19 through August 21 and additional versions at 10:00 AM from August 20 through August 22.
The satellites permit re-entry, with registration open until the start of Level 7.
Seats awarded through the Landmark format are listed as nontransferable and nonrefundable.
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High Roller Satellites
Landmark Megas are also available for the $2,200 High Roller.
These satellites have a $270 total buy-in and start players with 10,000 chips.
A player earns a $2,200 High Roller seat after reaching the 100,000-chip landmark, with one seat awarded for each $2,200 accumulated in the prize pool.
The structure packet lists High Roller Landmark Megas on August 22 at 7:00 PM and August 24 at 10:00 AM.
Registration remains open until the start of Level 7, and re-entry is permitted.
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Other Lower-Buy-In Tournament Options
The official structure packet also includes $140 Deepstack side events.
These events are separate from the 18 numbered Circuit ring events and can provide another option for players who want additional tournament action without entering one of the larger ring tournaments.
Players interested in Deepstack events should confirm the latest times and availability through WSOP+ or tournament staff.
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Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is located at 777 Harrah’s Boulevard in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The property offers both self-parking and valet parking. Harrah’s states that both options are available 24 hours a day and that the parking facilities have a seven-foot garage clearance.
Players can check current parking policies, property information and other details through the Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City FAQs.
New Jersey casino gaming is restricted to guests age 21 and older.
Players traveling for the series can review lodging options through the official Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City hotel page.
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Hotel and Trip Planning
Tournament players staying multiple days should compare the full cost of their hotel rather than looking only at the advertised nightly rate.
Consider:
Room rate
Resort fees
Parking costs
Taxes
Cancellation terms
Distance from the tournament area
Check-in and check-out times
Staying at Harrah’s can simplify travel between a hotel room and the tournament area, particularly for early starting flights or events that finish late.
Players staying elsewhere in Atlantic City should allow additional travel and parking time before their tournament begins.
Hotel rates, availability and promotions can change, so verify current information directly with Harrah’s before booking.
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Practical Tips for Players
Check WSOP+ and the official WSOP series page before traveling to the casino.
Confirm the buy-in, starting time and registration deadline for the exact event or flight you plan to play.
Read the individual tournament structure before registering.
Give yourself additional time before major Mini Main, Monster Stack and Main Event flights.
Understand stack-forfeiture rules before entering another flight of a tournament in which you have already advanced.
Decide in advance how many re-entries fit your tournament budget.
Consider the Landmark satellites if you want a lower-cost route into the Main Event or High Roller.
Bring valid government-issued identification.
Age-restricted events have additional eligibility requirements beyond the casino's minimum gaming age.
Do not rely on a registration deadline from another tournament because late-registration periods vary throughout the series.
Check hotel and parking information before traveling, particularly if you expect to play multiple consecutive days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the 2026 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Atlantic City series?
The series runs from August 13 through August 24, 2026.
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Where is the WSOP Circuit Atlantic City series being played?
The tournament series takes place at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City at 777 Harrah’s Boulevard in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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How many WSOP Circuit ring events are scheduled?
The official WSOP event listing includes 18 numbered Circuit ring events.
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How much is the Mini Main?
The Mini Main has a $500 buy-in and a $300,000 guarantee.
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How many Mini Main starting flights are there?
The Mini Main has five starting flights scheduled across August 13, August 14 and August 15. Surviving players combine for Day 2 on August 16.
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How much is the Ladies Event?
The Ladies Event has a $300 buy-in and a $10,000 guarantee. It is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM on August 21.
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How much is the WSOP Circuit Main Event?
The Main Event has a $1,700 buy-in and a $600,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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How many Main Event starting flights are there?
The Main Event has three starting flights, scheduled for August 20, August 21 and August 22.
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What is the Main Event starting stack?
Players begin the Main Event with 40,000 tournament chips.
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Can players re-enter the Main Event?
Yes. The official Main Event structure allows one re-entry per starting flight. Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 13.
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When is Day 2 of the Main Event?
Day 2 is scheduled to begin at noon on August 23. Day 3 is scheduled for noon on August 24.
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Are satellites available for the Main Event?
Yes. The official structure packet lists $250 Landmark Mega satellites that can award $1,700 Main Event seats.
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Is there a High Roller?
Yes. The $2,200 High Roller begins at 6:00 PM on August 23 and is scheduled as a two-day event.
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Are there non-Hold’em tournaments?
Yes. The ring-event schedule includes a $600 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament and a $400 Big O Limit event.
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How old do you have to be to play at Harrah’s Atlantic City?
Casino gaming in New Jersey is restricted to players age 21 and older. Some tournaments impose additional age requirements, including the Seniors Event for players 50 and older and the 40/40/40 for players 40 and older.
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Where can I find the complete tournament schedule?
The complete schedule is displayed separately on this Tournament Guide page. Players should also check the official WSOP page and WSOP+ for the latest tournament information.
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Before You Travel
Tournament schedules, structures, registration periods and other operating details can change. Check the official WSOP Harrah’s Atlantic City series page before traveling or registering.
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