2026 WSOP Circuit Turning Stone

The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, from October 15–26, 2026, for a 12-day festival featuring 18 official WSOP Circuit ring events and more than $3 million in guaranteed prize money.

The October stop is built around a $1 million guaranteed $1,700 Main Event, a $600,000 guaranteed $400 Mini Main and a $400,000 guaranteed $400 Monster Stack. It is Turning Stone's second WSOP Circuit festival of 2026 following the property's March 12–23 stop.

Players should treat the October festival as its own series. The schedule, starting flights and tournament structures for October should not be assumed from the earlier March festival.

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WSOP Circuit Returns to Turning Stone for Second 2026 Stop

Turning Stone Resort Casino will host the WSOP Circuit from Thursday, October 15 through Monday, October 26, bringing another major live tournament series to Central New York.

The official Turning Stone WSOP Circuit page lists 12 days of competition, 18 Circuit rings and more than $3 million in guaranteed prize money.

The complete event lineup is available on the official October 2026 WSOP Circuit Turning Stone schedule. WSOP has also posted a tournament-specific structure packet for the series. Players can view the official Turning Stone structure sheets for event structures and rules.

The largest advertised guarantees are:

• $1,000,000 guaranteed in the $1,700 Main Event

• $600,000 guaranteed in the $400 Mini Main

• $400,000 guaranteed in the $400 Monster Stack

• More than $3 million guaranteed across the festival

• 18 official WSOP Circuit ring events

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A Second Turning Stone Circuit Festival in 2026

Turning Stone already hosted a WSOP Circuit festival from March 12–23, 2026. The October return gives the Verona property a second Circuit stop during the same calendar year.

Turning Stone first hosted an official WSOP Circuit series in 2022 and has developed into a recurring Northeast destination on the tour.

The distinction between the two 2026 festivals remains important. Players planning for October should use the October schedule and October Turning Stone structure sheets rather than relying on buy-ins, flight times, registration rules or structures from March.

Players comparing other Northeast Circuit destinations can also review the 2026 WSOP Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City Tournament Guide.

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2026 October Series Overview

The October festival combines large multi-flight no-limit hold'em events with seniors tournaments, bounty poker, Omaha, mixed games, a Ladies Event and a $2,200 High Roller.

The Main Event, Mini Main and Monster Stack account for $2 million in advertised guarantees. The Main Event carries a $1 million guarantee, while the Mini Main and Monster Stack provide lower-buy-in multi-flight options earlier in the festival.

Other confirmed ring events include two $400 Seniors tournaments, a $600 Black Chip Bounty, Pot-Limit Omaha, Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better, a No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha mix, a Turbo Double Stack, a $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em event and the $2,200 High Roller.

For the complete event-by-event listing and any subsequent revisions, use the official October 2026 WSOP Circuit Turning Stone schedule.

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$1 Million Guaranteed WSOP Circuit Main Event

The centerpiece is WSOPC Event #9, the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event with a $1,000,000 guarantee.

Three starting flights are scheduled:

• Flight A: Thursday, October 22

• Flight B: Friday, October 23

• Flight C: Saturday, October 24

For all three starting flights, the current WSOP event schedule lists 11 a.m., while the linked Turning Stone structure sheet lists 12 p.m.

Because the current official sources disagree on all three starting-flight times, players should verify the applicable time through WSOP LIVE or tournament staff before arriving.

The October-specific structure sheet now confirms several Main Event details that were previously unavailable.

Players begin with 40,000 in tournament chips. Levels 1 through 17 are scheduled for 40 minutes each. Beginning with Level 18, scheduled levels increase to 60 minutes.

Each starting flight is scheduled to play 17 levels or until 10% of that flight's field remains, whichever comes first. The structure sheet states that players will reach the money during each flight, with the remaining prize pool carrying forward when the surviving fields are combined for Day 2.

The Main Event permits one re-entry per flight for a player eliminated during the registration period.

The linked structure sheet does not state the Main Event's late-registration cutoff. Players should therefore verify the current registration deadline through WSOP LIVE or on-site tournament information rather than assuming a cutoff from another Circuit event or from the March Turning Stone series.

Day 2 is scheduled to resume Sunday, October 25 at 12 p.m. Day 3 is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 12 p.m.

The Main Event winner receives a WSOP Circuit ring. Under the current 2026 Circuit promotion, the winner is also eligible for the same $5,000 WSOP Paradise package available to qualifying 2026 Circuit ring winners.

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$600,000 Guaranteed Mini Main

The $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main, WSOPC Event #2, is one of the largest supporting tournaments on the October schedule and carries a $600,000 guarantee.

Five starting flights are scheduled over the opening three days:

• Flight A: Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m.

• Flight B: Friday, October 16 at 10 a.m.

• Flight C: Friday, October 16 at 4 p.m.

• Flight D: Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m.

• Flight E: Saturday, October 17 at 4 p.m.

With a $400 buy-in and five flights, the Mini Main provides an early-festival multi-flight option for players seeking access to one of the series' largest guarantees without paying the Main Event buy-in.

An October-specific Mini Main structure sheet is now included in the official Turning Stone structure packet. Players should use that document for the current starting stack, level schedule, registration rules, re-entry terms and Day 2 procedures rather than relying on the March series.

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$400,000 Guaranteed Monster Stack

WSOPC Event #6 is a $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack carrying a $400,000 guarantee.

The official October schedule lists four starting flights:

• Flight A: Monday, October 19 at 10 a.m.

• Flight B: Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m.

• Flight C: Tuesday, October 20 at 10 a.m.

• Flight D: Tuesday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

The Monster Stack sits between the Mini Main and Main Event on the festival calendar and represents the third-largest advertised guarantee of the series.

An October-specific Monster Stack structure is now available in the official Turning Stone structure packet. Players should review that sheet for the current starting stack, blind schedule, re-entry rules, registration cutoff and advancement procedures.

The winner receives an official WSOP Circuit ring and is eligible under the current 2026 Circuit promotion for the WSOP Paradise package available to qualifying ring winners.

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Other Ring Events to Watch

The October schedule extends beyond the three headline tournaments.

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40/40/40 No-Limit Hold'em

The festival opens Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m. with a $400 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold'em event carrying a $100,000 guarantee.

The October structure sheet identifies it as an event for players age 40 or older and describes the format as a 40,000-chip starting stack with 40-minute levels.

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Seniors Events

Two $400 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em ring events each carry $100,000 guarantees.

The first begins Sunday, October 18 at 10 a.m., while the second begins Sunday, October 25 at 10 a.m.

The official Turning Stone structure packet now provides event-specific eligibility and tournament rules. Players should review the applicable structure rather than assuming requirements from another WSOP property or series.

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Black Chip Bounty

A $600 No-Limit Hold'em Black Chip Bounty with a $100,000 guarantee begins Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.

Players interested in the bounty format should use the official October structure sheet for the current tournament rules, registration details and bounty provisions.

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Omaha and Mixed Games

The schedule includes several alternatives to standard no-limit hold'em:

• $400 Pot-Limit Omaha with a $50,000 guarantee on October 18

• $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better with a $50,000 guarantee on October 21

• $400 No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha Mix with a $50,000 guarantee on October 22

These events broaden the series for Omaha and mixed-format players without requiring a high-roller-level buy-in.

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Ladies Event

A $400 No-Limit Hold'em Ladies Event with a $25,000 guarantee is scheduled for Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m.

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$2,200 High Roller

The largest buy-in on the published October ring schedule is the $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller, scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 6 p.m. with a $100,000 guarantee.

The festival concludes with a $400 Double Stack Closer on Monday, October 26.

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Satellites and Ways to Qualify

Players looking for a lower-cost route into the Main Event or other major tournaments should monitor official Turning Stone and WSOP channels as the festival approaches.

The newly published Turning Stone structure packet covers the scheduled ring events but should not be treated as a dedicated satellite schedule.

Players can monitor the Turning Stone Poker Room page and the official WSOP Circuit Turning Stone schedule for current qualification or satellite information.

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WSOP Circuit Rings and Bahamas Championship Opportunity

There are 18 official Circuit ring events on the October Turning Stone schedule. Winning one of those designated events earns the champion a WSOP Circuit ring.

A separate benefit applies during the 2026 Circuit season: qualifying 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners are eligible for an exclusive $5,000 package for WSOP Paradise 2026.

According to the official WSOP Circuit package rules:

• The package has a stated value of $5,000

• It must be used for WSOP Paradise 2026

• It is non-transferable and non-refundable

• It has no cash value

• A qualifying player may redeem a maximum of one package during the promotional period

• A WSOP LIVE account and valid government-issued identification are required to claim the package

• Taxes, fees and other associated costs remain the player's responsibility

Players should review the current WSOP terms before relying on package benefits because promotional rules remain subject to the published conditions.

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Using the WSOP LIVE Platform

WSOP currently requires participants to have an active WSOP LIVE account to register for WSOP events.

For players preparing for Turning Stone, the practical approach is to create or confirm a current WSOP LIVE account before the series and follow the latest instructions attached to the Turning Stone event.

Players should verify Turning Stone-specific registration, payment and identity-verification procedures rather than assuming that all procedures used during the summer WSOP in Las Vegas apply unchanged to this Circuit stop.

Current platform information is available through the official WSOP registration page.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

October-specific structures are now publicly available through the official WSOP Circuit Turning Stone page.

Players can view the official Turning Stone structure sheets before registering.

The structure packet provides event-specific information including starting stacks, blind and ante schedules, level durations, re-entry terms, registration rules for many events and advancement or restart details where applicable.

Players should still review the individual sheet for every tournament they plan to enter because structures differ by event. The Main Event sheet, for example, confirms a 40,000 starting stack, one re-entry per flight, 40-minute Day 1 levels and 60-minute levels beginning with Level 18, but it does not state a late-registration cutoff.

The current Main Event sheet lists all three starting flights at noon, while the WSOP event schedule lists each at 11 a.m. Confirm the applicable start time before play.

Players newer to live tournament mechanics can review the Angry Aces Poker guide to blinds, antes and the dealer button, but the current official WSOP structure sheet should control the rules of a specific event.

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Turning Stone Poker and Tournament Venue

Turning Stone's regular Poker Room provides year-round poker at the resort. Readers can also review the Turning Stone Resort Casino Poker Room Guide for additional room information.

Turning Stone’s official October festival page identifies the Conference Center as the tournament venue. Follow current WSOP LIVE information and on-property signage for registration and any room-assignment changes.

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Turning Stone Resort Casino

Turning Stone Resort Casino is located at 5218 Patrick Road in Verona, New York, in Central New York.

The resort combines casino gaming, poker, dining and other amenities on one property, which can simplify logistics during a multi-day tournament series.

Turning Stone's October WSOP Circuit material identifies the festival as open to players age 18 and older. Players accustomed to poker destinations with a 21-and-over requirement should keep that distinction in mind.

Players who need accessibility arrangements or other special assistance should contact Turning Stone before traveling so current property and tournament procedures can be confirmed.

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Dining and Amenities

A long tournament day makes convenient food access useful, especially between flights or during scheduled breaks.

Turning Stone's dining options include quick-service, casual and sit-down choices. Players should check current restaurant hours when planning meals because individual venue schedules can vary.

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Parking and Getting There

Turning Stone Resort Casino is located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478.

Drivers can reach the property from the New York State Thruway using Exit 33. Players should verify current resort parking and valet policies before traveling because rates and operating procedures can change.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport is the most practical major airport for many out-of-area players. Turning Stone states that the resort is approximately 35 minutes from the airport.

Players flying into Syracuse should compare rental-car and ground-transportation options for their arrival and departure schedules, particularly if they expect to leave the resort during the festival.

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What Players Should Know

The October Turning Stone stop offers several large guarantees, but players should prepare using current October-specific information rather than details from the March series.

Before traveling:

• Recheck the official WSOP schedule for revisions

• Review the official October Turning Stone structure sheet for each event you plan to enter

• Confirm your Main Event starting-flight time because the current event schedule and structure PDF disagree for all three flights

• Do not assume a Main Event late-registration cutoff that is not stated on the published structure sheet

• Confirm or create a current WSOP LIVE account

• Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification

• Remember that the Turning Stone WSOP Circuit is open to players age 18 and older

• Check the final tournament-room and registration location before the first event

• Review the applicable $5,000 WSOP Circuit package terms if competing for a ring

Players planning a broader regional Circuit schedule can also consult the 2026 WSOP Circuit Caesars Virginia Tournament Guide.

For newer tournament players, the Angry Aces Poker guide to preflop poker strategy for beginners provides a useful foundation before moving into multi-day Circuit fields.