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Las Vegas, Nevada (October 13, 2026) - The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit wrapped up its latest stop at Harrah’s Pompano Beach in Florida yesterday, with 18 gold rings awarded during the series and a $1,700 Main Event that attracted 1,011 entries.

Robert Gianquitti emerged as the Main Event champion, earning his first WSOP Circuit gold ring and the top prize of $248,632 after navigating a competitive field in the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em championship. The event ran from October 8-12 and surpassed its $1 million guaranteed prize pool, generating $1,531,665 in total prize money.

For Gianquitti, the victory represented the largest live tournament score of his career, marking a significant milestone for the South Florida resident. After more than 16 years of recording results in major tournaments, he finally captured a marquee WSOP Circuit title.

Nagui Yassa finished runner-up for $165,725, while Marc Evanier rounded out the podium with a third-place payday of $115,891. Matthew Zarcadoolas took fourth place for $82,379, and Joseph Duchman completed the top five, earning $59,539.

The tournament's final stages featured several pivotal confrontations as Gianquitti built momentum toward the title. After eliminating Evanier in third place, Gianquitti entered heads-up play against Yassa with a narrow chip lead. Although Yassa briefly took control, Gianquitti regained the advantage before securing the victory in the final hand, with his ace-king holding against Yassa's king-queen.

The Main Event was the centerpiece of a busy Circuit schedule at Harrah’s Pompano Beach, where players competed across a variety of poker formats and buy-in levels for coveted WSOP Circuit gold rings. The series provided another opportunity for players from Florida and beyond to compete for championship titles and substantial prize pools.

With his victory, Gianquitti joined the ranks of WSOP Circuit Main Event champions, adding his name to a growing list of players who have reached the top of the tour's most prestigious regional tournaments. His $248,632 payday and first gold ring highlighted the conclusion of the Pompano Beach stop.

The WSOP Circuit continues its 2026 season with stops across the United States and internationally, giving players further opportunities to compete for gold rings and qualify for the WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty at WSOP Paradise 2026.

Harrah's Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Main Event Final Table. (Photo courtesy of Poker.Org)

Harrah’s Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Main Event Final Table Results:

1st place: Robert Gianquitti - $248,632
2nd place: Nagui Yassa - $165,725
3rd place: Marc Evanier - $115,891
4th place: Matt Zarcadoolas - $82,379
5th place: Joseph Duchman - $59,539
6th place: John Morris - $43,765
7th place: Ruslan Abusev - $32,728
8th place: Hugh Membrino - $24,907
9th place: Ricky Landais - $19,295

Congratulations to every Harrah’s Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Ring Winner

Congratulations to Robert Gianquitti on becoming the latest Harrah’s Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Main Event champion. Gianquitti and every WSOP Circuit ring winner at Harrah’s Pompano Beach have not only accomplished the feat of securing WSOP Circuit rings, but they have also punched their ticket to one of the biggest poker events of the year: WSOP Paradise 2026.

All 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winners are awarded an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise 2026 package, which includes a seat in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty ($2,750 buy-in) and complimentary accommodations at Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas. The added prize gives every WSOP Circuit ring winner the opportunity to compete on one of poker's biggest international stages while enjoying a world-class tropical resort experience.

The value of this promotion was showcased at WSOP Paradise 2025, where Mark Darner turned his qualification into a career-defining victory. Darner captured the $2,750 WSOP Circuit Championship No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty title, earning his second WSOP gold bracelet along with the tournament's $350,000 first-place prize. His success demonstrates the incredible opportunities available to WSOP Circuit ring winners and highlights the path from winning on the Circuit to competing for major titles on poker's global stage.

Be sure to check out the full list of WSOP Circuit ring winners from the Harrah’s Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit series:

WSOPC Event #1: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack Opener - Matthew Zarcadoolas - $22,857
WSOPC Event #2: $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors High Roller - Saber Karim Salum - $29,850
WSOPC Event #3: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main - Mohammad Pourmandi - $95,134
WSOPC Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors Event - Guillermo Hamilton - $20,450
WSOPC Event #5: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Black Chip Bounty - Michael Rozen - $17,624
WSOPC Event #6: $500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em - Sam Spira - $64,064
WSOPC Event #7: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha - Zachary Fischer - $20,463
WSOPC Event #8: $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em - Michael Case Mann - $57,127
WSOPC Event #9: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better - David Shmuel - $11,056
WSOPC Event #10: $1,700 Main Event No-Limit Hold’em - Robert Gianquitti - $248,632
WSOPC Event #11: $400 Big O - David Shmuel - $12,076
WSOPC Event #12: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Event - Manda Moore - $8,046
WSOPC Event #13: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - Gregory King - $15,233
WSOPC Event #14: $400 No-Limit Hold'em - Nicholas Raio - $13,364
WSOPC Event #15: $500 No-Limit Hold’em 40/40/40 - Amin Hosein - $30,101
WSOPC Event #16: $600 No-Limit Hold'em - Jacquelyn Scott - $19,782
WSOPC Event #17: $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller - Sam Spira - $65,949
WSOPC Event #18: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack Closer - Ron Ben Simhon - $20,242