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For the final time prior to the 2025 World Series of Poker, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina hosts the WSOP Circuit with 18 ring events featuring over $3.7 million in prize pool guarantees.

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 28, 2025) - As the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) draws closer and closer, the WSOP Circuit makes its way to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, helping wind down the 2024/25 tour.

Consistently running the largest tournament series on the WSOP Circuit, Cherokee Casino Resort is set to host 18 WSOP Circuit ring events from Thursday, May 1 through Monday, May 12, 2025.

Highlighted by the signature $1,700 buy-in WSOP Circuit Main Event with a $1 million prize pool guarantee, the upcoming series at Cherokee boasts over $3.7 million in guarantees across all ring events.

Offering two Day One flights scheduled for Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, the $1,700 Main Event will welcome players back for the tournament’s Day Two on Sunday, May 11th, and play down to a winner on Monday, May 12th.

At the last Cherokee WSOP Circuit series in February, Florian Pesce won $368,380 and his lone career WSOP Circuit ring in the series’ Main Event.

Complementing the Circuit Main Event on Cherokee’s series schedule, the popular $400 Mini-Main tournament is scheduled for Thursday, May 1 through Sunday, May 4 offering five flights plus a $750,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Along with the Mini Main, Cherokee’s upcoming WSOP Circuit series will also be running a $2,200 buy-in High Roller event Sunday, May 11 through Monday, May 12, which features a $100,000 prize pool guarantee.

Every ring winner at the WSOPC series at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort receives a seat in the prestigious WSOP Tournament of Champions, a $1,000,000 freeroll that is also eligible to 2024/25 live and online bracelet winners. 

The 2025 Tournament of Champions returns to Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and takes place Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17. The Tournament of Champions will be the featured event in a full WSOP Circuit series, with 18 ring events scheduled for Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 24.

The official Circuit Media Partner of the WSOP, Poker.Org will be onsite providing full coverage throughout the series in Cherokee. Keep up with the action on the Poker.Org Instant feed as well as follow Poker.org on Twitter (@pokerorg) and Instagram (@poker_org_) for chip count reports, interviews, highlights of big hands, and more provided by live reporter Mike Patrick and content creator Alex Loveless.

Check out the full ring event schedule for the upcoming WSOPC Harrah’s Cherokee series below.

Things To Do Away from the Poker Table at Cherokee

Whether you busted after late registration or simply want to spend a day away from the felt, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a plethora of offerings when it comes to fun and leisure away from the tables.

Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Cherokee

It’s no secret that many card sharks are also experts at betting on spreads and picking parlays!

The Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Cherokee provides players a spot to bet on athletic events and races around the world! 

Place your bets at either ticket windows or one of the many self-service kiosks as you look to win big away from the poker table. 

After you lock in your picks, lounge in the elevated viewing area to watch a variety of games and matches in HD or 4K on the 90-foot panoramic game wall.

For players looking for additional luxury, make a reservation for one of three Fan Caves that includes private viewing for yourself or a group of friends! Each Fan Cave features a massive 85” HDTV plus two 43” 4K TVs, plus convenient access to betting stations.

Sequoyah National Golf Club

Guests at Harrah’s Cherokee are provided preferred access to Sequoyah National Golf Club. Located less than a 10-minute drive from Harrah’s Cherokee down Highway 441, this scenic 18-hole course is truly one of mountain golf’s finest.

To book a tee time, fit yourself with some fine golfing apparel, and even test some clubs out at the hitting bay, visit the Sequoyah National Golf Shop on the second floor of the property.

The Gordon Ramsay Food Market

World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants are a staple of many Caesars properties, and Cherokee Casino Resort is no different!

Within Cherokee’s Gordon Ramsey Food Market, patrons can partake in many mouth-watering options which include the Brio Italian Grille, Wicked Weed Smokehouse, and Ramsay’s Truffles Pub.

Looking to keep it more casual? Hit up the Esports Zone for delectable American-style cuisine plus video game offerings for gaming of the “non-gambling” variety.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Cherokee Casino Resort not only offers pulse-pounding action in the poker room and casino, but it also provides a great spot to laugh the night away!

If you visit Cherokee for the WSOPC series, be sure to hit up The Comedy Zone inside the Selu Garden Café. Featured acts during the WSOPC series include Zack Johnson and Chris Wiles.

After you enjoy some good chuckles at The Comedy Zone, stop by Cherokee’s casino bar Myst. Partake in a variety of handcrafted cocktails and beverages as you enjoy the vibrant flair of one of Cherokee’s best spots.

Pool & Spa

Cherokee’s indoor pool is open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM and gives visitors the ability to enjoy a nice swim all while taking in a gorgeous view of the Smoky Mountains.