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THUNDER VALLEY CIRCUIT PREVIEW
The WSOP Circuit returns to the popular Thunder Valley Casino, featuring 15 ring events and almost $1 Million in guarantees.
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 9, 2024) - The second WSOP Circuit of 2024 is around the corner as we travel to California and Thunder Valley Casino & Resort.
The Thunder Valley series has become one of the most popular West Coast stops on the Circuit tour, with players praising the top-notch facilities and Ben Erwin's team of friendly tournament staff. With that in mind, another successful series will be expected when the Circuit returns between January 11 and 22.
Fifteen rings will be awarded during twelve days of action, and players have gotten used to a healthy mix of games and a wide range of buy-ins.
The 2024 Thunder Valley Circuit schedule looks similar to the previous years, starting with a $400 Seniors Event followed by the $400 Opener. Event #2: The Opener is boosted with a $250,000 guarantee and stretched over four starting flights. Flight one starts on Thursday, followed by two flights on Friday (10:00 AM and 3:00 PM) and Flight D with cards in the air on Saturday, January 13.
The non-hold'em players will get in on the action on Sunday, as the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event gets underway, followed by the $600 H.O.R.S.E. and the $600 Omaha 8 on Monday and Tuesday.
The marquee event of the series will have cards in the air on Friday, January 19. The players participating in the $1,700 Main Event will compete for $500,000 in guaranteed prize money and have two starting flights to choose from: Friday, January 19 and 20, at 11:00 AM.
WSOP's official Circuit Media Partner, Poker.org, will provide coverage of the entire series with end-of-night chip count reports, interviews, highlights of big hands, and much more. Make sure to follow Poker.org on Twitter (@pokerorg) and Instagram (@poker_org_) to catch all the action.
All official gold ring winners from this WSOP Circuit stop will qualify for the invitation-only “Tournament of Champions”. 2024 Online winners will also be eligible to compete in the prestigious event.
Here's a look at the full schedule of ring events at the Thunder Valley Circuit. For a complete schedule, including satellites, click here.
| Date | Event | Buyin |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 11th 9:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #1: $400 Seniors Event Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Thu, Jan 11th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - The Opener - Flight A $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Fri, Jan 12th 10:00 AM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - The Opener - Flight B $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Fri, Jan 12th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - The Opener - Flight C $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Sat, Jan 13th 10:00 AM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - The Opener - Flight D $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Sun, Jan 14th 11:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #3: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Sun, Jan 14th 3:00 PM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #4: $600 No-Limit Hold'em $75,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $600 |
| Mon, Jan 15th 10:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Mon, Jan 15th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #6: $600 H.O.R.S.E. Structure Sheet | $600 |
| Tue, Jan 16th 10:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #7: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Tue, Jan 16th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #8: $600 Omaha 8 Structure Sheet | $600 |
| Wed, Jan 17th 10:00 AM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #9: $400 Monster Stack - Flight A $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Wed, Jan 17th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #9: $400 Monster Stack - Flight B $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Thu, Jan 18th 10:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #10: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Knockout Bounty Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Thu, Jan 18th 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #11: $3,250 HIGH ROLLER Structure Sheet | $3,250 |
| Fri, Jan 19th 11:00 AM 3 Days | WSOPC Event #12: $1,700 MAIN EVENT - Flight A $500,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $1,700 |
| Sat, Jan 20th 11:00 AM 3 Days | WSOPC Event #12: $1,700 MAIN EVENT - Flight B $500,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $1,700 |
| Sun, Jan 21st 12:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #13: $1,125 No-Limit Hold'em Knockout Bounty Structure Sheet | $1,125 |
| Sun, Jan 21st 3:00 PM 2 Days | WSOPC Event #14: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - Thirty Stack $30,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Structure Sheet | $400 |
| Mon, Jan 22nd 11:00 AM 1 Day | WSOPC Event #15: $400 Series Finale Structure Sheet | $400 |
Thunder Valley Casino is located in Lincoln, California, approximately 27 miles from the Sacramento International Airport.
