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Get ready for more WSOP action in 2026, after the first five months of destinations have been announced. From January through May, the 2026 WSOP Circuit features 18 stops in the United States, plus six international legs.
Things kick off on New Year's Day at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, with plenty of the WSOP Circuit's most popular venues are also present and correct through the first half of the year.
These include Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma (January 8-19), Harrah's Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina (February 12-23 and May 7-18), and the huge Commerce Casino in California (May 7-18).
After the first break on Day 1a of the $25,000 Super Main Event, players are battling for an early lead against a stacked international field.
Bogdan Jontulovic of Serbia is currently setting the pace, having built his stack up to 1,253,000, which puts him just ahead of Germany's Manuel Fischer (1,103,000). Alexandre Mantovani rounds out the top three, representing the poker-mad nation of Brazil.
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogdan Jontulovic | Serbia | 1,253,000 |
| 2 | Manuel Fischer | Germany | 1,103,000 |
| 3 | Alexandre Mantovani | Brazil | 1,073,000 |
| 4 | Milan Rusnak | Czech Republic | 1,068,000 |
| 5 | Cesar Del Pino | Spain | 1,031,000 |
| 6 | Noah Schwartz | United States | 1,000,020 |
| 7 | Dylan Smith | United States | 1,000,000 |
| 8 | Alex Anton | United States | 1,000,000 |
| 9 | Trevor Mcmichael | United States | 997,000 |
| 10 | Max Haans | Netherlands | 959,000 |
There's more than glory up for grabs at the 2025 WSOP Paradise festival, with the new Paradise Parlay promotion.
Players could pocket an extra $250,000 on top of regular tournament winnings in the $60 million guaranteed $25,000 Super Main Event, if they're fortunate enough to win.
The initiative offers a tiered bonus structure for players who’ve already enjoyed strong results in 2025. Roughly 2,000 players are expected to qualify for the promotion. Eligibility is reserved for those who have:
Any eligible participant who cashes in the Super Main Event earns an additional $25,000, while those who reach the final table will receive $100,000. If any eligible player goes on to win the event outright, they'll take home the ultimate prize: $250,000.
Some tournament victories are hard-fought slogs that last until the small hours of the morning, but Kayhan Mokri's triumph in the $250,000 Triton Invitational at WSOP Paradise was an absolute masterclass in dominance.
The Norwegian started Day 3 with a massive chip lead over the final 15 players and never looked back. By the time he dispatched Gabriel Andrade in second place, sealing the massive $7,725,000 top prize, he was still in time to celebrate at the WSOP Player's Party.
This victory marks Mokri's first WSOP bracelet and his third Triton title, propelling him to the top of the Norwegian all-time money list.
Read the full blow-by-blow report on Kayhan Mokri's $7.7 million victory!
Ace-Five suited is a pro favorite, and GTO Wizard dives into the math behind why this hand performs so well. From powerful blocker effects to versatile playability across all stack depths, the analysis shows its hidden strength.
If you’ve ever wondered why elite players keep reaching for it, here’s the breakdown.
Just over one level into Day 1a of the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, and the field is already over 500 entries.
Among the players in the field at this early stage are former WSOP Main Event champions Ryan Riess and Joe Cada along with reigning WSOP Player of the Year Shaun Deeb.
Expect many more big names to join the field to grab a slice of the $60,000,000 guaranteed prize pool!
