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Las Vegas, Nevada (October 15, 2026) - The WSOP Circuit returns to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, today, launching 12 days of tournament poker that will run through October 26, 2026.

The latest Turning Stone stop features 18 official WSOP Circuit ring events, giving players from Upstate New York, across the Northeast, and throughout North America plenty of opportunities to compete for coveted WSOP Circuit rings.

The series also arrives at an important point in the 2026 Circuit season. Every player who wins a Circuit ring during the 2026 season receives an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, creating an additional incentive for players competing throughout the series.

Turning Stone has established itself as a premier destination for Circuit poker since hosting its first WSOP Circuit series in 2022. The October festival marks the venue's second Circuit stop of 2026, making it the only gaming destination in the Northeast to host two WSOP Circuit tournament series during the calendar year.

Turning Stone WSOP Circuit Main Event Begins October 22

The flagship event of every WSOP Circuit series, the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, begins Thursday, October 22, at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

The tournament features three starting flights and a $1 million guaranteed prize pool, giving players multiple opportunities to enter the Main Event and pursue a WSOP Circuit Main Event title.

The Turning Stone WSOP Circuit Main Event Day One schedule is:

Flight A: Thursday, October 22 at 12 P.M.

Flight B: Friday, October 23 at 12 P.M.

Flight C: Saturday, October 24 at 11 A.M.

Players can find tournament details and the complete series lineup on the Turning Stone WSOP Circuit schedule and the WSOP Live app.

18 Ring Events Across Nearly Two Weeks

While the Main Event is the marquee tournament, the Turning Stone schedule provides plenty of opportunities to compete for a gold ring before and after the $1,700 centerpiece.

The series gets underway today with a $400 No-Limit Hold'em 40/40/40 event carrying a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. Later that day, Event #2, the $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main Event, begins its first flight with a $600,000 guarantee.

The Mini Main continues through Saturday, October 17, with five starting flights across three days, giving players several opportunities to enter one of the series' largest guaranteed events.

The opening weekend also features a $400 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em tournament with a $100,000 guarantee, a $600 No-Limit Hold'em Black Chip Bounty event carrying a $100,000 guarantee, and a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament with a $50,000 guarantee.

Beginning Monday, October 19, players can turn their attention to the $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack, which features four starting flights and a substantial $400,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The schedule continues Wednesday, October 21, with a $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em event carrying a $100,000 guarantee and a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better tournament. Those events provide additional opportunities for players to build their bankrolls ahead of the Main Event.

The series also offers variety beyond traditional No-Limit Hold'em. Players can compete in a $400 No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha Mixed event on October 22, followed by a $400 No-Limit Hold'em Ladies Event on October 23.

Additional tournaments throughout the final weekend include a $600 No-Limit Hold'em event, a $400 Turbo Double Stack tournament, and another $400 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em event.

For players seeking an even higher buy-in, the $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, and carries a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The series concludes October 26 with the $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack Closer, giving players one final opportunity to capture a WSOP Circuit ring at Turning Stone.

Across the 12-day festival, the schedule features more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools, highlighted by the $1 million Main Event, the $600,000 Mini Main, and the $400,000 Monster Stack.

By the time the series concludes, 18 official Circuit ring events will have been contested at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Ring Winners Earn a WSOP Paradise Package

Beyond the prestige of winning a gold ring, every 2026 WSOP Circuit ring winner receives an exclusive $5,000 WSOP Paradise package.

The package includes entry into the $2,750 WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty at WSOP Paradise 2026, along with complimentary accommodations at Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas.

That creates a direct connection between Circuit success at regional casinos and one of the year's biggest international poker festivals. WSOP Paradise 2026 will take place at Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas, from December 3 through December 17, featuring 18 WSOP bracelet events and $100 million in guaranteed prize pools.

The Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty will provide ring winners with an opportunity to compete against fellow champions from around the world. For Turning Stone players, a victory during the October series could mean earning a place in the international field with tournament entry and accommodations included in the package.

The added incentive gives each ring event greater significance. Players will be competing not only for a WSOP Circuit championship and a place in poker history, but also for an opportunity to continue their 2026 campaign at WSOP Paradise.

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As the Turning Stone Main Event approaches, poker fans can follow the action through the Poker.Org Instant Live Feed and the site's social media channels.

With 18 gold rings, more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools, a $1,700 Main Event featuring a $1 million guarantee, and a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package awaiting every ring winner, the Turning Stone stop offers plenty of incentive for tournament players from New York and throughout the surrounding region.

By the conclusion of the stop, 18 new Circuit champions will have been crowned, each earning a place in the WSOP Circuit record books and an opportunity to continue their 2026 journey toward WSOP Paradise.

For players heading to Turning Stone Resort Casino, the objective is clear: make a deep run, capture a WSOP gold ring, and earn a ticket to the next stage of the Circuit journey in The Bahamas.