WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Horseshoe Council Bluffs from September 17 through September 28, 2026, bringing another WSOP Circuit stop to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

WSOP has confirmed the dates, venue and location on the official WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs event page. As of August 15, 2026, however, the detailed tournament schedule has not been published. The official event page states that the tournament schedule will be announced soon.

That distinction matters for anyone planning a poker trip. The number of ring events, Main Event details, guarantees, specialty tournaments, satellites and individual structures for the September 2026 stop should not be inferred from the 2025 Council Bluffs series or from other 2026 Circuit stops.

Players can monitor the official WSOP tournament schedule for updates as the series approaches. Angry Aces Poker also tracks major live stops through its Upcoming Poker Tournaments hub and broader Poker Tournament Guides.

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2026 Council Bluffs Series Overview

The confirmed information for the September 2026 WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs stop is currently limited but important:

• Series dates: September 17–28, 2026

• Tour: World Series of Poker Circuit

• Venue: Horseshoe Council Bluffs

• Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa

• Detailed 2026 tournament schedule: Not Published

• Number of Circuit ring events: Not Published

• Main Event buy-in and guarantee: Not Published

• Overall series guarantee: Not Published

• Official 2026 structure sheets: Not Published

• Main Event satellites: Not Published

WSOP states that schedules and structure sheets for Circuit stops are released after the necessary approvals and remain subject to change. Players should use the current Council Bluffs event page rather than an older schedule when making tournament plans.

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Schedule Highlights

As of August 15, WSOP has not published enough information to identify specific September 2026 Council Bluffs schedule highlights.

That means a Mini Main, Monster Stack, Seniors event, Ladies event, Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, Omaha Hi-Lo event, H.O.R.S.E. tournament, bounty event, High Roller or any other specialty event should be considered Not Published unless and until it appears on the official 2026 Council Bluffs schedule.

The same applies to buy-ins, guarantees, starting times and the number of starting flights.

Check the official WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs page for the latest schedule before booking a trip around a particular tournament.

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WSOP Circuit Main Event

The 2026 Council Bluffs Main Event details are Not Published as of August 15, 2026.

WSOP's initial announcement for the 2026 Circuit season described its January-through-May domestic stops as featuring $1,700 Main Events and standardized structures. Council Bluffs was not part of that initial group, so those details should not be automatically applied to the September stop.

The following Council Bluffs Main Event information remains unconfirmed:

• Official event name

• Buy-in

• Guarantee

• Starting stack

• Blind-level length

• Number of starting flights

• Starting-flight dates and times

• Late-registration period

• Re-entry rules

• Day 2 schedule

• Final-day schedule

• Added prizes beyond the standard 2026 ring-winner package

• Livestream or live-reporting arrangements

Players should wait for the Council Bluffs event listing and structure sheet before relying on any Main Event details.

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Other Ring Events to Watch

The complete ring-event lineup has not yet been published for Council Bluffs.

No September 2026 Mini Main, Monster Stack, Seniors tournament, PLO tournament, Omaha 8 tournament, H.O.R.S.E. or other mixed-game tournament, bounty event, Ladies event or High Roller can currently be confirmed from the official Council Bluffs schedule.

Once WSOP releases the event lineup, players should pay particular attention to multi-flight tournaments, major guarantees, specialty formats and events with different re-entry or registration rules.

For ongoing results and announcements from the tour, visit the Angry Aces Poker WSOP Circuit news section.

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Satellites and Ways to Qualify

Official satellites for the September 2026 Council Bluffs series are Not Published.

WSOP has not yet confirmed Council Bluffs satellite buy-ins, start times, seat guarantees, qualification ratios, re-entry rules, starting stacks or whether satellites will feed directly into a specific Main Event flight.

Players should also avoid assuming that online qualifiers available for another WSOP Circuit stop will be available for Council Bluffs.

When the schedule is released, review both the satellite listings and their individual structures before registering.

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WSOP Circuit Rings and Championship Implications

A WSOP Circuit gold ring identifies the winner of an official Circuit ring event and becomes part of that player's WSOP tournament record.

There is also an important added benefit during the 2026 season. WSOP announced that every 2026 WSOP Circuit gold ring winner receives an exclusive $5,000 package for WSOP Paradise 2026. The package includes entry into the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship and hotel accommodations.

Players can review the season policy through the official WSOP 2026 Circuit announcement and the official WSOP Circuit $5K Package terms.

The package terms state that the award is non-transferable and non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash. A qualifying player may redeem a maximum of one package during the 2026 promotional period.

No separate Council Bluffs leaderboard prize, points promotion or additional championship qualification award has been published for the September stop as of August 15.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

Individual September 2026 Council Bluffs structure sheets have not been released. Starting stacks, blind levels, late-registration deadlines and re-entry rules therefore remain Not Published for the stop.

Those rules can vary by event, so players should read the structure for the exact tournament they plan to enter instead of applying the rules from another event.

One significant 2026 Circuit-wide change is already confirmed. WSOP announced that all confirmed 2026 Circuit stops will fully utilize WSOP+ for tournament registration, payout information and real-time event data.

Players should familiarize themselves with the WSOP platform before the series and check the Council Bluffs event page again when the detailed schedule becomes available.

Tournament registration area, tournament cashier location and other Council Bluffs-specific registration procedures have not yet been published for the September series.

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Horseshoe Council Bluffs Poker Room

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is located at 2701 23rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Caesars currently lists an 18-table poker room at the property with free Wi-Fi and table-side dining. The casino markets the property as offering 24/7 gaming action, although its current poker information does not separately publish dedicated poker-room operating hours.

Players can review current room and property information through the official Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino and poker page.

The property participates in Caesars Rewards. Players who need to create or manage an account can use the official Caesars Rewards website.

Because tournament operations can use areas outside a property's regular poker room, players should not assume that every Circuit table, registration desk or cashier will be located inside the normal 18-table room. WSOP has not yet published the September tournament-floor and registration layout.

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Council Bluffs and Omaha: What Travelers Should Know

Horseshoe Council Bluffs is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is not in Omaha or Nebraska.

The distinction can be easy to miss because Council Bluffs and Omaha form one metropolitan area on opposite sides of the Missouri River. Omaha sits directly across the river in Nebraska, while Horseshoe Council Bluffs remains on the Iowa side.

That geography explains why travelers may encounter searches for "WSOP Circuit Omaha" even though the official tournament location is Council Bluffs.

For hotel, navigation and tournament registration purposes, use Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the destination.

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Where to Stay

Horseshoe Council Bluffs does not operate a traditional casino hotel tower under the Horseshoe name. Caesars instead lists hotel partners for the property.

The most convenient published option for tournament players is the Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs at 2702 Mid America Drive. Hilton states that the hotel is connected to Horseshoe Casino by a covered walkway.

The hotel lists:

• Check-in at 3:00 PM

• Check-out at noon

• Complimentary self-parking

• Free Wi-Fi

• No valet parking

• No airport shuttle

• On-site dining

• Indoor pool and fitness center

Players can review the official Horseshoe Council Bluffs hotel-partner page or the Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs hotel page.

No official WSOP Council Bluffs player hotel rate, tournament booking code or September 2026 room block has been published. Hotel prices and availability can change, so players staying for several days should check their exact tournament dates before booking.

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Dining and Amenities

Tournament players have several food options at or immediately associated with the Horseshoe property.

Caesars currently lists Jack Binion's Steak House for a longer sit-down meal, along with more casual choices including JB's Café, Aroi Thai-Cajun Fusion Cuisine and Slice Pizzeria.

For players working around tournament breaks, the casual outlets are likely to be the more practical options. Restaurant operating hours can change, so check the official Horseshoe Council Bluffs dining page before relying on a particular restaurant late at night.

The property also offers Caesars Rewards services, casino gaming and a Caesars Sportsbook.

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Getting There and Parking

Eppley Airfield in Omaha is the primary commercial airport serving the Omaha–Council Bluffs area. The connected Hilton Garden Inn lists Eppley Airfield at seven miles from the hotel.

The official Eppley Airfield website provides current flight information, rental-car information, ride-app pickup instructions, taxis and other ground-transportation resources.

Hilton describes the Horseshoe-area hotel as being near I-80 and I-29, making the property accessible for players driving into the metro area.

The Hilton Garden Inn connected to Horseshoe lists complimentary self-parking. Caesars' current Horseshoe Council Bluffs information does not provide a detailed September tournament parking or valet policy for poker players, so anyone driving directly to the casino should confirm current property arrangements before traveling.

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What Players Should Know

• The series is officially scheduled for September 17–28, 2026.

• The venue is Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• The complete September 2026 tournament schedule is not yet published.

• Do not use the September 2025 Council Bluffs schedule as a substitute for the 2026 schedule.

• Main Event buy-in, guarantee, flights and structure remain Not Published.

• The number of 2026 Council Bluffs ring events remains Not Published.

• Specialty events and satellites remain Not Published.

• WSOP says confirmed 2026 Circuit stops use WSOP+ for registration and tournament information.

• Every 2026 Circuit ring winner receives the announced $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, subject to the official terms.

• Horseshoe Council Bluffs has an 18-table poker room.

• The Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs is connected to the casino by a covered walkway.

• Eppley Airfield in Omaha serves the surrounding metro area.

• Recheck the official WSOP Council Bluffs page before traveling because schedules and structures remain subject to change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is the 2026 WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs?

The series is scheduled for September 17 through September 28, 2026.

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Where is the tournament held?

The WSOP Circuit stop is being held at Horseshoe Council Bluffs at 2701 23rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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Is Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Omaha?

No. Horseshoe Council Bluffs is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Omaha, Nebraska is directly across the Missouri River within the same metropolitan area.

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When will the full 2026 Council Bluffs schedule be released?

WSOP has not announced a specific release date. As of August 15, 2026, the official event page says the tournament schedule will be announced soon.

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How much is the 2026 Council Bluffs Main Event?

Not Published. The official Council Bluffs schedule has not yet confirmed the Main Event buy-in.

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What is the Main Event guarantee?

Not Published.

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How many WSOP Circuit ring events are scheduled at Council Bluffs?

Not Published. The official September 2026 ring-event count has not yet been released.

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Are there satellites for the Main Event?

Not Published. No official September 2026 Council Bluffs satellite schedule is currently available.

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Is there a Seniors event?

Not Published. A September 2026 Seniors event should not be assumed from previous Council Bluffs schedules or other Circuit stops.

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Are mixed games offered?

Not Published. WSOP has not yet released the September 2026 Council Bluffs event lineup.

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Is there a Mini Main or Monster Stack?

Not Published. Neither event can currently be confirmed for the September 2026 stop.

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Is there a High Roller?

Not Published.

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What does a 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winner receive?

In addition to the Circuit ring, WSOP says every 2026 gold ring winner receives a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package that includes entry into the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship and hotel accommodations, subject to the official promotion terms.

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Does Horseshoe Council Bluffs have a poker room?

Yes. Caesars lists an 18-table poker room with free Wi-Fi and table-side dining.

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Does Horseshoe Council Bluffs have a hotel?

Horseshoe uses hotel partners. The Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs is connected to the casino by a covered walkway.

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Is parking available?

The connected Hilton Garden Inn lists complimentary self-parking. Caesars has not published a detailed September WSOP Circuit parking or valet policy, so players driving directly to the casino should verify current arrangements before arrival.

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Which airport serves the Omaha and Council Bluffs area?

Eppley Airfield in Omaha is the area's primary commercial airport. Hilton lists the airport seven miles from the connected Hilton Garden Inn.

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Where can players find the official tournament schedule?

Monitor the official WSOP Circuit Council Bluffs event page and the official WSOP tournament schedule. As of August 15, the detailed Council Bluffs schedule has not yet been published.