MORE WSOP CIRCUIT CHAMPS SHARE EXCITEMENT FOR WSOP PARADISE 2025
As the days leading up to WSOP Paradise 2025 continue to lessen, WSOP Circuit ring winners around the world continue to punch their ticket to one of the biggest poker events of the year. Hear what WSOP Circuit champs are looking forward to at WSOP Paradise.
Oct 15 2025 08:51 AM EST Paul Beitelspacher
Las Vegas, Nevada (October 15, 2025) - As the days leading up to WSOP Paradise 2025 continue to lessen, WSOP Circuit ring winners around the world continue to punch their ticket to one of the biggest poker events of the year.
Winning a WSOP Circuit event not only rewards you with a shiny new WSOP Circuit ring, but also bestows a WSOP Paradise 2025 package, which includes a $2,750 seat in the $5 million guaranteed WSOP Circuit Championship and a package to help fund your stay at Atlantis Paradise.
In September, we shared quotes from recent WSOP Circuit ring winners, detailing why they were excited for WSOP Paradise 2025.
With the immense response received from WSOP Circuit ring winners, the time has come to share more quotes from poker players as we count down the days to this winter's most anticipated poker event.
Hear what WSOP Circuit ring winners have to say about WSOP Paradise 2025
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Fady Khabbaz: representing Syracuse, New York at WSOP Paradise
“Poker has been in my blood since I was nine years old, watching my dad and uncles play for hours while I ran back and forth fetching coffee and ashtrays. I was hooked on the energy, the strategy, and the stories told without words.”
“I only started playing tournaments in 2016, but this year I’ve committed to a bigger schedule and am taking my game to the next level. I can’t wait to see all the players at Atlantis and compete against the best at WSOP Paradise 2025.”
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Matthew Osorio: Canadian tournament grinder
“I’m excited about the opportunity and the pressure of playing against the best for a lot of money. These chances don’t always come along, so I will be ready!”
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Nelson Capellan: Bronx-based WSOP Circuit champion
"I'm thrilled to be heading to WSOP Paradise 2025, especially after winning a WSOP Circuit ring. The $5 million guaranteed WSOP Circuit Championship is a dream come true, and the $5,000 package to fund my stay at Atlantis Bahamas is a fantastic bonus.”
“I'm most looking forward to competing against the best players in the world, enjoying the beautiful Bahamas scenery, and taking advantage of the luxurious amenities at Atlantis. It's going to be an unforgettable experience, and I'm honored to be part of it."
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Rodney Spriggs: four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner
“I’m excited that $5,000 WSOP Paradise packages have been awarded to WSOP Circuit winners this year. What better place to have it than the warm & sunny Bahamas in December! I also love the new WSOP+ app that made everything so smooth and efficient from buy-ins to table assignments and moves. Awesome job GGPoker and WSOP team!
Dustin Schoonover: Choctaw WSOP Circuit Main Event champion
“This will be my wife & I's first trip to the Bahamas. I am most excited about just being in Paradise and getting to play the game I love! The cherry on top of the sundae, of course, would be to win my 3rd WSOP ring!”
Thank you to all of the poker players who took the time to share their excitement for WSOP Paradise 2025 and the WSOP Circuit Championship. We look forward to seeing you all in Paradise!
