WSOP Circuit Heads to Thunder Valley for 13 Ring Events
The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is back at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, from September 25 through October 6, 2025. The festival features 13 gold ring events across multiple poker formats, with buy-ins ranging from $400 to $3,250, catering to both casual players and high-stakes competitors.
Players can expect a mix of No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, HORSE, 2-7 Triple Draw, Big O, and Seniors events. Several tournaments feature multiple starting flights, giving players extra chances to advance, with the $1,700 Main Event serving as the festival’s marquee highlight.
The Main Event
The centerpiece of the festival is the $1,700 NLH WSOP Circuit Main Event with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. The Main Event runs October 2–4 with three starting flights, giving players multiple opportunities to secure a spot in Day 2.
The last time the WSOPC visited Thunder Valley in January, Akbar Zamani claimed $187,882 after besting a field of 676 entries, with the prize pool topping $1 million.
WSOP Thunder Valley Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbar Zamani | $187,882 |
| 2 | Antonio Ma | $125,260 |
| 3 | Noah Curhan | $87,120 |
| 4 | Michael Lin | $61,645 |
| 5 | Erle Mankin | $44,390 |
| 6 | Julian Bonorris | $32,540 |
| 7 | I Le Wu | $24,290 |
| 8 | Jiangfeng Yin | $18,470 |
| 8 | Jose Mas | $14,310 |
Series Highlights
The festival kicks off with Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener (Sep. 25–27) featuring five starting flights and a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool, giving players multiple paths to Day 2. Another highlight is Event #4: $400 NLH Monster Stack $100K GTD (Sep. 29–30), which also has two starting flights, allowing players to build large stacks heading into Day 2.
For players looking for higher stakes, the $3,250 WSOP Circuit High Roller on October 5th, the series’ biggest buy-in, is the place to be. The festival also features a $400 NLH Seniors Event on October 2, giving players aged 50+ a chance to compete for a ring.
Other notable events include the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha (Sep. 27), $600 2-7 Triple Draw (Sep. 30), $600 Big O (Oct. 5), and the $400 NLH Thirty Thirty $30K GTD (Oct. 5), offering great value and a variety of formats to suit all skill levels.
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 12:00 PM | Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener $300K GTD - Flight A | $400 |
| Sep 25 | 03:00 PM | Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener $300K GTD - Flight B | $400 |
| Sep 26 | 10:00 AM | Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener $300K GTD - Flight C | $400 |
| Sep 26 | 03:00 PM | Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener $300K GTD - Flight D | $400 |
| Sep 27 | 10:00 AM | Event #1: $400 NLH The Opener $300K GTD - Flight E | $400 |
| Sep 28 | 11:00 AM | Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em $40K GTD (1-Day Event) | $400 |
| Sep 28 | 03:00 PM | Event #3: $600 Omaha 8 | $600 |
| Sep 29 | 10:00 AM | Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack $100K GTD - Flight A | $400 |
| Sep 29 | 03:00 PM | Event #5: $600 HORSE | $600 |
| Sep 30 | 10:00 AM | Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack $100K GTD - Flight B | $400 |
| Sep 30 | 03:00 PM | Event #6: $600 2-7 Triple Draw | $600 |
| Oct 01 | 12:00 PM | Event #7: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha (1-Day Event) | $600 |
| Oct 02 | 09:00 AM | Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Seniors Event (1-Day Event) | $400 |
| Oct 02 | 11:00 AM | Event #9: $1,700 NLH WSOP Circuit Main Event $1M GTD - Flight A | $1,700 |
| Oct 03 | 11:00 AM | Event #9: $1,700 NLH WSOP Circuit Main Event $1M GTD - Flight B | $1,700 |
| Oct 04 | 11:00 AM | Event #9: $1,700 NLH WSOP Circuit Main Event $1M GTD - Flight C | $1,700 |
| Oct 05 | 10:00 AM | Event #10: $400 NLH Thirty Thirty $30K GTD (1-Day Event) | $400 |
| Oct 05 | 12:00 PM | Event #11: $600 Big O (1-Day Event) | $600 |
| Oct 05 | 03:00 PM | Event #12: $3,250 WSOP Circuit High Roller | $3,250 |
| Oct 06 | 11:00 AM | Event #13: $400 NLH Series Finale (1-Day Event) | $400 |
