2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Horseshoe Casino Tunica from August 20 through August 31, 2026, for a 12-day festival built around 18 official Circuit ring events. The stop takes place in Robinsonville, Mississippi, and features a $1,700 Main Event with a $400,000 guarantee alongside multi-flight tournaments, Seniors events, Pot-Limit Omaha, Big O, bounty poker and a Ladies event.

The August festival is a separate WSOP Circuit stop from the Horseshoe Tunica series held earlier in 2026. Players planning for this trip should use the official August 2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica event page and the official Horseshoe Tunica August 2026 structures and schedule rather than schedules from the January or April stops.

Players looking beyond Tunica can also browse the Angry Aces Poker Tournament Guides for other upcoming live-poker series and travel information.

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2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Series Overview

The August 20-31 series offers 18 WSOP Circuit ring events. Most of the schedule sits at the accessible end of the Circuit buy-in range, with numerous $400 tournaments, a $300 Ladies event, two $600 events, an $800 No-Limit Hold'em tournament and the $1,700 Main Event.

The guarantees specifically listed on the official ring-event schedule add up to $1 million. That figure is the total of the individual published guarantees rather than an officially advertised overall series guarantee.

The schedule combines one-day tournaments with several longer formats. The $400 Mini Main has four starting flights, the $400 Monster Stack has three flights, and the Main Event has two starting flights followed by Days 2 and 3.

Other notable formats include:

• A $400 40/40/40 opener for players age 40 and older with a $50,000 guarantee

• A $400 Mini Main with a $100,000 guarantee

• Two $400 Seniors events for players age 50 and older

• A $600 Black Chip Bounty with a $50,000 guarantee

• A $400 6-Max No-Limit Hold'em event

• A $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event with a $50,000 guarantee

• A $400 Monster Stack with a $100,000 guarantee

• A $400 Big O event

• An $800 No-Limit Hold'em event

• A $300 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em event

• The $1,700 Main Event with a $400,000 guarantee

• A $400 Double Stack Closer

There is no traditional multi-thousand-dollar High Roller listed among the 18 August ring events.

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Schedule Highlights

Several events stand out for players deciding which portion of the festival to attend.

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$400 40/40/40 Opener

The series starts Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 AM with Event #1, a $400 No-Limit Hold'em 40/40/40 tournament carrying a $50,000 guarantee.

The format refers to its three defining features: players must be at least 40 years old, the starting stack is 40,000 chips, and levels last 40 minutes. Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 10, and the event allows re-entry during the registration period.

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$400 Mini Main

Event #3 is one of the first major multi-flight opportunities of the stop. The $400 Mini Main carries a $100,000 guarantee and gives players a 30,000-chip starting stack.

Four Day 1 flights are scheduled:

• Flight A: Friday, August 21 at 11:00 AM

• Flight B: Friday, August 21 at 4:00 PM

• Flight C: Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM

• Flight D: Saturday, August 22 at 4:00 PM

Flights A and C use 30-minute levels on Day 1, while Flights B and D use 25-minute levels. Each flight plays 22 levels or until 5% of the field remains, whichever comes first. Surviving players merge for Day 2 on Sunday, August 23 at noon, with 40-minute levels beginning at Level 23.

Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 9. Re-entry is permitted during registration, and players who want to enter another flight must forfeit their chips before bagging.

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$400 Monster Stack

The Monster Stack is Event #8 and carries another $100,000 guarantee. Players receive 40,000 starting chips, making it one of the deepest starting stacks on the schedule.

Flight A starts Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM, Flight B follows at 4:00 PM, and Flight C begins Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 AM. Flight B uses 25-minute Day 1 levels, while the other flights begin with 30-minute levels.

Each flight runs for 24 levels or until 5% of the field remains. Survivors combine Thursday, August 27 at 11:00 AM. Registration is open until the beginning of Level 13, and re-entry is permitted during the registration period.

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$1,700 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Main Event

The centerpiece of the series is Event #13, the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event. The official August structure lists a $400,000 guaranteed prize pool and two starting flights.

Flight A begins Friday, August 28 at 11:00 AM. Flight B starts Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM.

Players begin with 40,000 tournament chips. Day 1 levels last 40 minutes, with each flight scheduled to play through Level 17 or until 10% of the field remains, whichever comes first. Players who survive advance in the money.

Registration stays open until the beginning of Level 13. The Main Event permits up to two re-entries per flight during the registration period.

Day 2 begins Sunday, August 30 at noon, when survivors from both flights combine. Levels increase to 60 minutes beginning with Level 18. Day 3 is scheduled for Monday, August 31 at noon.

Players who bag one flight but want to play the other must forfeit their existing chips before bagging in order to enter another flight.

The winner earns an official WSOP Circuit ring in addition to the tournament payout. Under the August 2026 structure, the winner also receives an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise package for December 2026 consisting of tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations.

Payout amounts and final-table prizes cannot be known until entries close and the final prize pool is established.

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Other Events to Watch

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Seniors Events

Players age 50 and older have two dedicated $400 Seniors ring events.

Event #4 begins Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 AM, and Event #16 begins Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 AM. Each carries a $25,000 guarantee, uses a 20,000-chip starting stack and 30-minute levels, and allows re-entry while registration remains open through the beginning of Level 9.

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$600 Black Chip Bounty

Event #5 starts August 23 at 3:00 PM with a $600 buy-in and $50,000 guarantee.

Of the buy-in, $100 is assigned to the bounty. Players receive $100 for each opponent they eliminate. The event starts with 25,000 chips, uses 25-minute levels and allows re-entry until registration closes at the beginning of Level 9.

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$400 Pot-Limit Omaha

PLO players have an especially notable incentive in Event #7 on Monday, August 24 at 4:00 PM.

The $400 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament carries a $50,000 guarantee and is structured as a two-day ring event. Players start with 20,000 chips, play 25-minute levels on Day 1 and return to 40-minute levels on Day 2.

In addition to the Circuit ring and the $5,000 WSOP Paradise package attached to ring-event winners, the PLO champion receives a non-transferable, non-refundable $5,000 seat into a $5,000 PLO bracelet event at the 2027 WSOP in Las Vegas.

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$400 Big O

Event #9 gives mixed-game and Omaha players another alternative to Hold'em. The $400 Big O ring event begins Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 PM and carries a $25,000 guarantee.

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$300 Ladies Event

The Ladies No-Limit Hold'em ring event is Event #12 and starts Friday, August 28 at 10:00 AM. The buy-in is $300, players begin with 20,000 chips, and levels last 30 minutes. Re-entry is permitted until registration closes at the beginning of Level 9.

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$800 No-Limit Hold'em

Players looking for a buy-in between the $400 schedule and the Main Event can consider Event #10. The $800 No-Limit Hold'em tournament begins Thursday, August 27 at noon and carries a $25,000 guarantee.

It begins with a 25,000-chip stack, uses 30-minute levels on Day 1 and 45-minute levels after the Day 1 stopping point. Day 2 is scheduled for Friday, August 28 at 1:00 PM.

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Satellites and Main Event Qualification

The official August structure includes several ways to pursue a Main Event seat without buying directly into the $1,700 tournament.

Nightly $140 No-Limit Hold'em tournaments are scheduled at 7:00 PM from August 20 through August 29. The structures state that winners of the August 20-28 nightly events receive an added $1,700 Main Event seat. These tournaments start with 15,000 chips, use 20-minute levels and permit re-entry through the beginning of Level 7.

The schedule also includes $250 Landmark Mega satellites into the Main Event. These run at selected times August 27-29. Players begin with 10,000 chips, and each $1,700 accumulated in the prize pool awards a Main Event seat. A player reaching the published 100,000-chip landmark can be awarded a seat under the procedures detailed in the official structure.

Players considering a satellite should review the official Tunica structures PDF before playing because satellite times, landmark procedures and seat conditions are event-specific.

The official Horseshoe Tunica event page also displays WSOP's ClubGG qualifier section, but the published Tunica structure does not identify a separate August-specific ClubGG qualification package. Players relying on ClubGG should confirm current availability directly through WSOP before making travel plans.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

Structures differ substantially across the festival rather than following one universal configuration.

The quickest one-day $400 No-Limit Hold'em events generally use 20-minute levels and 20,000 starting stacks. The Seniors events use 30-minute levels. The opening 40/40/40 gives players 40,000 chips and 40-minute levels.

The major multi-flight tournaments are deeper:

• Mini Main: 30,000 starting chips with 25- or 30-minute Day 1 levels and 40-minute Day 2 levels

• Monster Stack: 40,000 starting chips with 25- or 30-minute early levels and 45-minute later levels

• Main Event: 40,000 starting chips, 40-minute Day 1 levels and 60-minute levels from Day 2

• Double Stack Closer: 40,000 starting chips

Most ring events permit re-entry during their stated registration period. Registration commonly closes at the beginning of Level 9, although several events differ. The 40/40/40 closes at the beginning of Level 10, while the Monster Stack, Main Event and Double Stack Closer remain open until the beginning of Level 13.

Players should verify the structure for the specific event they intend to enter rather than assuming registration closes at the same level throughout the series.

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WSOP Circuit Rings and Championship Implications

All 18 numbered events on the August schedule are official WSOP Circuit ring events.

The official Tunica structures state that the winner of each ring event receives an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise package for December 2026. The package includes tournament buy-in and hotel accommodations.

That makes the value of winning a ring during this stop different from prize money alone. Players are competing for the Circuit title, the physical ring and an officially published WSOP Paradise package.

The Pot-Limit Omaha event adds another prize: its winner receives the $5,000 seat into the 2027 WSOP Las Vegas PLO bracelet event described in the structure.

For current WSOP Circuit news and results, readers can also follow Angry Aces Poker's WSOP Circuit coverage.

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Horseshoe Tunica

The series is hosted by Horseshoe Tunica at 1021 Casino Center Drive in Robinsonville, Mississippi.

Caesars identifies Horseshoe Tunica as a property with more than 500 hotel rooms and a 23-table poker room. The casino floor covers approximately 63,000 square feet and includes slots, table games and other gaming.

Players who want current property and poker-room information can review the official Horseshoe Tunica website and the Horseshoe Tunica poker room page.

The WSOP event page identifies Horseshoe Casino Tunica as the host venue but does not publish a separate tournament-room or ballroom location for the August stop. Players arriving for the first time should allow enough time to find tournament registration and the playing area after reaching the property.

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Where to Stay

Horseshoe Tunica has an on-site hotel, which is the simplest lodging option for players who want to remain at the tournament property between sessions.

Caesars describes the hotel as a 14-story tower with more than 500 rooms and suites. Because tournament days can run late and Main Event sessions extend across multiple days, staying on property can reduce the need to drive after a long session.

Players can review room availability and current policies on the official Horseshoe Tunica hotel page.

Hotel prices, resort fees, poker rates and availability can change, so tournament players should confirm the total booking cost and cancellation terms directly with the property before reserving.

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Dining and Amenities

Tournament players have several on-property dining choices without needing to leave the casino complex.

Current Caesars listings include 8 oz. Burger Bar, Jack Binion's Steak, Guy Fieri's Tunica Kitchen + Bar, Lucky 8 Asian Bistro and Starbucks. Hours can vary by outlet and day, so players with a short tournament break should check current operating times rather than assume every restaurant will be open.

The property also offers a casino, sportsbook, seasonal pool and Caesars Rewards participation.

The official Horseshoe Tunica dining page provides the latest restaurant listings and hours.

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Getting to Horseshoe Tunica and Parking

Horseshoe Tunica's official address is:

1021 Casino Center Drive Robinsonville, Mississippi 38664

Caesars identifies the property as being in the Tunica casino area near Memphis. Players driving to the series should use the official property address in their navigation system rather than navigating only to "Tunica," since the casino is in Robinsonville.

The Horseshoe hotel page states that self-parking is available free for hotel guests.

Players who are not staying at the hotel should verify current parking procedures with the property before arrival, particularly during a busy tournament weekend.

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What Players Should Know Before the Series

The August Horseshoe Tunica stop is particularly suited to players who want a Circuit schedule centered on $400 events rather than a festival dominated by four-figure buy-ins.

A few planning points matter most:

• The series runs August 20-31, 2026.

• There are 18 official Circuit ring events.

• Most ring-event buy-ins are $400.

• The $1,700 Main Event carries a $400,000 guarantee.

• The Mini Main and Monster Stack provide lower-cost multi-flight options.

• Main Event players can choose between flights on August 28 and August 29.

• Re-entry is available in the scheduled ring events, but registration deadlines vary.

• The series includes two Seniors events and one Ladies event.

• PLO and Big O provide alternatives to No-Limit Hold'em.

• Nightly events and Landmark Megas provide routes into the Main Event.

• Ring winners receive the WSOP Paradise package described in the official August structures.

• The PLO winner also receives the published $5,000 2027 WSOP PLO bracelet-event seat.

• Horseshoe Tunica has an on-site hotel, poker room, restaurants and casino amenities.

• Players should check the official WSOP event page and structure sheet shortly before traveling in case tournament information changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is the 2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica series?

The August WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica series runs from August 20 through August 31, 2026.

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Where is the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica held?

The series is held at Horseshoe Casino Tunica, located at 1021 Casino Center Drive in Robinsonville, Mississippi.

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How much is the WSOP Circuit Tunica Main Event?

The Main Event has a $1,700 buy-in and a $400,000 guaranteed prize pool.

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Does the Main Event have multiple starting flights?

Yes. Flight A begins August 28 at 11:00 AM and Flight B begins August 29 at 11:00 AM. Day 2 is scheduled for August 30 at noon, followed by Day 3 on August 31 at noon.

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What is the Main Event starting stack?

Players receive 40,000 tournament chips. Day 1 levels last 40 minutes, and levels increase to 60 minutes beginning on Day 2.

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How late can players register for the Main Event?

Registration remains open until the beginning of Level 13. Players may re-enter up to two times per flight during the registration period.

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How many WSOP Circuit ring events are scheduled at Horseshoe Tunica?

The August 20-31 schedule contains 18 official WSOP Circuit ring events.

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Are there satellites into the Main Event?

Yes. The official structure includes $250 Landmark Mega satellites and nightly $140 tournaments with added Main Event seats on specified dates.

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Can players re-enter WSOP Circuit Tunica events?

The August structures list the scheduled ring events as re-entry tournaments. Registration deadlines and Main Event entry limits vary by event, so players should check the structure for the tournament they intend to play.

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Is there a Seniors event?

Yes. Two $400 Seniors events for players age 50 and older are scheduled, on August 23 and August 30.

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Is there a Ladies event?

Yes. The $300 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em ring event begins August 28 at 10:00 AM.

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Is there a High Roller?

No traditional High Roller is listed among the 18 August ring events. The largest buy-in on the published ring schedule is the $1,700 Main Event.

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Does Horseshoe Tunica have a hotel?

Yes. Horseshoe Tunica has an on-site hotel with more than 500 rooms and suites.

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Where can players find the complete official schedule?

Players can review the official WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica event page and the complete August 2026 Horseshoe Tunica structure sheet.