Ontario Poker News April Update: Get Ready for the WSOP Circuit Toronto; Big ONSCOOP Winners
I'm Kyle Anderson, PokerNews ambassador and Ontario resident. Here is an update on everything that's both happened and is coming up in the Ontario poker world.
Remember, ON players can legally play real money poker in Ontario, so PokerNews has come up with a list of the very best online poker sites in the Canadian province. Access real poker sites and play different games with poker players within the state.
What are the big issues and stories on everyone's minds? Let’s get into it.
Live Poker News
In live poker news, the big story is that the WSOP Circuit Toronto is happening from April 10-22. There are 11 rings to be won, and I'm going to go into some important details about the series.
First, each tournament can hold up to 540 people max. If you do not have a seat and want to register, you must wait as an alternate. An alternate is someone who gets a seat once it becomes free under the 540-player cap. It is first come, first serve.
The rake for the tournament sits around 11% to as high as 20%, depending on what games you're playing. All the events are reentry, so you can reenter if you bust.

Secondly, registration details have been announced. The Great Canadian Casino offered online registration from March 25-31, and now in-person registration is available.
Finally, I am personally selling some action for the WSOP Circuit Toronto over on StakeKings. We're gonna be doing some giveaways on my social media, but if you are interested in buying some action, I am charging you at no markup. So do check out the link if you're interested in a sweat.
In other live poker news, Casino Niagara is hosting its Spring Main Event on April 22nd to either the 24th or 25th, depending on if an extra day is needed. It is a $1,000 buy-in, and I highly recommend it for those interested in live poker tournaments as they do a great job over there. It's a very smooth process and the prize pools are always big.
Buy a piece of Kyle Anderson's WSOPC Toronto Package here!
Ontario Live Poker Tournament Schedule
Date | Venue | Event | Time (EDT) |
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Wednesday, April 2 | Casino Niagara | $275 No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Wednesday, April 2 | Pickering Casino Resort | $575 Bounty No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 4 | Casino Niagara | $340 No Limit Hold'em $100 Bounty | 4:30PM |
Friday, April 4 | Caesars Windsor | $245 Bounty Tournament No Limit Hold'em | 6:15PM |
Sunday, April 6 | Caesars Windsor | $150 No Limit Texas Hold'em | 2:15PM |
Tuesday, April 8 | Pickering Casino Resort | $310 Turbo Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Wednesday, April 9 | Pickering Casino Resort | $575 No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Wednesday, April 9 | Pickering Casino Resort | $750 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Thursday, April 10 | WSOPC #1 | $600 No Limit Hold’em (2-day event) | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 11 | WSOPC #1 Day 2 | $600 No Limit Hold’em | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 11 | Caesars Windsor | $245 Bounty Tournament No Limit Hold'em | 6:15PM |
Friday, April 11 | WSOPC #2 | $300 Ladies No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Saturday, April 12 | WSOPC #3 | $1,000 No Limit Hold’em (2-day event) | 12:30PM |
Sunday, April 13 | WSOPC #3 Day 2 | $1,000 No Limit Hold’em | 12:30PM |
Sunday, April 13 | Caesars Windsor | $150 No Limit Texas Hold'em | 2:15PM |
Sunday, April 13 | WSOPC #4 | $400 Turbo No Limit Hold'em | 6:30PM |
Monday, April 14 | WSOPC #5 | $800 Mystery Bounty (2-day event) | 12:30PM |
Tuesday, April 15 | WSOPC #5 Day 2 | $800 Mystery Bounty | 12:30PM |
Tuesday, April 15 | WSOPC #6 | $400 Seniors No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Tuesday, April 15 | Pickering Casino Resort (Two) | $200 Turbo No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM start for 1, 8:30PM start for 2 |
Wednesday, April 16 | WSOPC #7 | $600 Pot-Limit Omaha | 12:30PM |
Wednesday, April 16 | Casino Niagara | $275 No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Wednesday, April 16 | Pickering Casino Resort | $575 Bounty No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Thursday, April 17 | WSOPC #8 | $2,000 Main Event Day 1A | 12:30PM |
Thursday, April 17 | Casino Niagara | $1,000 Winter Main Event Day 2 No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 18 | WSOPC #8 | $2,000 Main Event Day 1B | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 18 | Casino Niagara | $1000 Winter Main Event Day 3 (if necessary) No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 18 | Caesars Windsor | $245 Bounty Tournament No Limit Hold'em | 6:15PM |
Saturday, April 19 | WSOPC #8 | $2,000 Main Event Day 1C | 12:30PM |
Sunday, April 20 | WSOPC #8 | Main Event Day 2 | 12:30PM |
Sunday, April 20 | WSOPC #9 | $600 Deepstack No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Sunday, April 20 | Caesars Windsor | $150 No Limit Texas Hold'em | 2:15PM |
Monday, April 21 | WSOPC #8 | Main Event Final | 12:30PM |
Monday, April 21 | WSOPC #10 | $3,500 High Roller (2-day event) | 12:30PM |
Tuesday, April 22 | WSOPC #10 Day 2 | $3,500 High Roller | 12:30PM |
Tuesday, April 22 | WSOPC #11 | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Friday, April 25 | Casino Niagara | $340 No Limit Hold'em $100 Bounty | 4:30PM |
Friday, April 25 | Caesars Windsor | $495 Bounty Tournament No Limit Hold'em | 6:15PM |
Sunday, April 27 | Caesars Windsor | $150 No Limit Texas Hold'em | 2:15PM |
Tuesday, April 29 | Pickering Casino Resort | Two $200 Turbo No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM start for 1, 8:30PM start for 2 |
Wednesday, April 30 | Pickering Casino Resort | $750 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em | 12:30PM |
Online Poker News

In online poker news, PokerStars Ontario is running its own SCOOP series. The Ontario Spring Championship of Online Poker (ONSCOOP) is one of the biggest online poker series each year. It started on March 21 and will run through April 7. There is more than $2.25 million guaranteed in the series over 44 events, all at at low, medium, and high buy-ins.
There is a $300 buy-in, $200,000 guarantee Main Event that begins this Sunday, April 6th. If you're interested in watching some on SCOOP action, do check out Team PokerStars member Arlie Shaban and his Twitch channel.
Here's a look at some ONSCOOP winners thus far:
Meanwhile GGPoker’s WSOP Ontario finished up their WSOP Circuit Series. The online $525 buy-in, $300K GTD Main Event concluded on March 31st, but don’t worry, there is still great value to be had as the site is still hosting $50 satellites to get into the WSOP Circuit Toronto Main Event. This might be the best way for you to get in for very cheap.
Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. PokerStars Ontario operates pursuant to an agreement with iGaming Ontario.
For more information, visit the Ontario Players Homepage
