WSOP Circuit event coming to Turning Stone Resort Casino
5 June 2026(PRESS RELEASE) -- Turning Stone Resort Casino has been selected to host a second annual World Series of Poker Circuit tournament from 15-26 October 2026. With the addition of a second event, Turning Stone becomes the only gaming destination in the Northeast to host two WSOP Circuit tournaments in a single calendar year, and one of few venues nationwide to do so.
Since hosting its first WSOP Circuit Tournament in 2022, more than 15,000 people have traveled to Turning Stone from more than 39 states as well as 3 Canadian provinces.
The October event will bring even more high-stakes energy with more than $3 million in guaranteed payouts, 18 coveted World Series of Poker gold rings up for grabs, a final opportunity to score entry and accommodations to the 2026 Circuit Championship at Baha Mar in the Bahamas and a $1 Million Main Event.
The stop has proven to be especially lucky for New York residents over the years with 38 gold rings won by New Yorkers. In the March 2026 tournament, 12 New York residents won WSOP gold rings and big payouts (collectively $645,671). One winner, Jason Nablo from Niagara, NY brought home not one, but two rings and the $1 Million Main Event winner, Zachary Vankeuren from Saratoga, NY won $267,437.
“There is no other property that does the World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament like Turning Stone,” said TJ Reid, World Series of Poker U.S. Circuit Manager. “The World Series of Poker is looking forward to returning to Turning Stone Resort Casino in October for what is sure to be an action-packed and exceptional 12 days of poker play.”
In addition to the 3-day $1 Million Main Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino, popular fan-favorite events include:
- 40/40/40 No Limit Hold’em with a $100,000 guarantee (limited to age 40+)
- Mini-Main Event with a $600,000 guarantee
- 2-day Monster Stack Tournament with a $400,000 guarantee
- High Roller Event with a $100,000 guarantee
- Ladies-Only Event with a $25,000 guarantee
- 2 Seniors Events with a $100,000 guarantee