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WSOP CIRCUIT SERIES UNDERWAY IN THE BIG EASY
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 14, 2026) - As intense WSOP Circuit action continues at both Commerce Casino in Southern California and Harrah’s Cherokee in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, another WSOP Circuit series begins today along the southern coast.
Starting today and continuing through Monday, May 25th, 2026, 18 WSOP Circuit ring events are set to take place at Caesars New Orleans in the state of Louisiana.
The first WSOP Circuit series held at Caesars New Orleans since August 2025, the last time the WSOP Circuit made a stop in New Orleans, Yousef Saleh emerged victorious in the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Circuit Main Event, securing his second WSOP Circuit ring along with the $149,268 top prize.
The next $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP Circuit Main Event at Caesars New Orleans is scheduled to offer three Day One flights, boasting a $500,000 prize pool guarantee.
Players have the ability to re-enter once per flight, for a total of six entries across the whole tournament.
Before cards are in the air, be sure to review when Day One flights for the Caesars New Orleans WSOP Circuit Main Event are scheduled to take place:
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Flight A: Thursday, May 21, 2026, starting at 11 A.M. local time
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Flight B: Friday, May 22, 2026, starting at 11 A.M. local time
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Flight C: Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 11 A.M. local time
Along with the $1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event, several classic WSOP Circuit tournaments are also scheduled to take place, including the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event ($100,000 guarantee), the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack ($100,000 guarantee), and the $300 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies Event ($10,000 guarantee).
Follow Live Updates for the Caesars New Orleans WSOP Circuit Main Events on Poker.Org
Poker.Org is the official media partner of the WSOP Circuit for the 2026 season, providing live updates on WSOP Circuit Main Events.
During the Caesars New Orleans WSOP Circuit Main Events, be sure to keep up on the action on the Poker.Org Instant Live Feed, as well as their social media profiles on Twitter/X (@pokerorg), as well as Instagram (@poker_org_).
Use WSOP Live in New Orleans and throughout the 2026 WSOP Circuit season
Continuing to revolutionize the way poker players experience WSOP events, the WSOP Live mobile app will be utilized at Caesars New Orleans as it is adopted by more host properties around the globe.
The WSOP Live mobile app will be the only way poker players can register for WSOP Circuit events in New Orleans, as well as view the tournament schedule and receive live updates on all the action throughout the series.
Before you arrive at the series, be sure to download WSOP Live.
Win a WSOP Paradise 2026 Package
Every WSOP Circuit ring winner at Caesars New Orleans receives a $5,000 package to compete in the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026.
$5,000 packages to WSOP Paradise 2026 include entry to the WSOP Circuit Championship, as well as free hotel accommodations.
Players who win WSOP Paradise 2026 Packages have the opportunity to attend one of poker’s most impactful annual tournament series.
Along with the 2025 WSOP Circuit Championship, WSOP Paradise 2025 also hosted the $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super Main Event. This historic poker tournament set a new record for the largest prize pool guarantee at $60,000,000.
Generating a $72,275,000 total prize pool, the 2025 Paradise Super Main Event champion Bernhard Binder took home $10,000,000.
Caesars New Orleans WSOP Circuit Schedule
Poker players can view the full Caesars New Orleans WSOP Circuit schedule on both WSOP.com and the WSOP Live app.
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WSOPC Event #1: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack Opener $25K GTD - May 14 at 11 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main $100K GTD - Flight A - May 14 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main $100K GTD - Flight B - May 15 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main $100K GTD - Flight C - May 15 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main $100K GTD - Flight D - May 16 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #3: $400 No-Limit Hold'em $25K GTD - May 16 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Seniors $50K GTD (Ages 50+) - May 17 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #5: $600 No-Limit Hold'em $50K GTD - May 17 at 3 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #6: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Black Chip Bounty - May 18 at 11 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #7: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha $25K GTD - May 18 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack $100K GTD - Flight A - May 19 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack $100K GTD - Flight B - May 19 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack $100K GTD - Flight C - May 20 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #9: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better $25K GTD - May 20 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #10: $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event $500K GTD - Flight A - May 21 at 11 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #11: $400 No-Limit Hold'em $25K GTD - May 21 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #12: $300 No-Limit Hold'em Ladies Event $10K GTD - May 22 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #10: $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event $500K GTD - Flight B - May 22 at 11 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #13: $400 No-Limit Hold'em $25K GTD - May 22 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #10: $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event $500K GTD - Flight C - May 23 at 11 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #14: $400 No-Limit Hold'em $25K GTD - May 23 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #15: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo - May 23 at 7 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #16: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 40/40/40 $50K GTD (Ages 40+) - May 24 at 10 A.M. |
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WSOPC Event #17: $800 H.O.R.S.E. $25K GTD - May 24 at 4 P.M. |
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WSOPC Event #18: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack Closer $25K GTD - May 25 at 10 A.M. |
