If you've been wondering where to play some WSOP Circuit events without flying to Vegas, February is your month. The circuit is running hot with stops across the country—and one massive announcement from Playground in Montreal that has the poker world buzzing.

The headline: Playground is hosting a WSOP Super Circuit Main Event with a staggering $10 million CAD guarantee. That's the kind of number that brings out every serious player on the continent.

The Quick Hit

• What happened: Multiple WSOP Circuit stops running through February
• The damage: Pompano Beach, Cherokee, Baltimore, Hammond, and international stops
• Why you should care: Every ring winner gets a $5K package to WSOP Europe or Paradise
• The move: Playground's $10M guarantee is the event to circle

February Circuit Schedule

Currently Running:

Horseshoe Casino Tunica (Jan 22 - Feb 2) Wrapping up today in Robinsonville, Mississippi. If you're in the area and missed the main events, there might still be side action worth your time.

Harrah's Pompano Beach (Jan 29 - Feb 9) Running through next weekend in South Florida. This stop consistently draws solid fields—the weather alone brings out snowbirds who want to play some cards.

Coming Up:

Harrah's Cherokee (Feb 12 - Feb 23) North Carolina's premier poker room. Cherokee has developed into one of the stronger regional stops, with fields that rival many Vegas events.

Horseshoe Baltimore (Feb 19 - Mar 2) The Maryland stop draws from the entire Mid-Atlantic region. Expect competitive fields and decent guarantees.

Horseshoe Hammond (Feb 26 - Mar 9) Chicago-area grinders know Hammond well. It's one of the most consistent performers on the circuit.

Grand Casino Gamprin (Feb 26 - Mar 10) The circuit goes international with a stop in Liechtenstein. This is the first-ever WSOP Circuit festival at Grand Casino Liechtenstein, which has hosted WPT Prime and Hendon Mob Championship events in recent years.

The Playground Bombshell

Here's the news that matters most: Playground in Kahnawake, Quebec is going absolutely massive with their WSOP Circuit partnership.

The WSOP Super Circuit Main Event at Playground will feature:

• $5,000 CAD buy-in
• $10,000,000 CAD guarantee

That's ten million Canadian dollars guaranteed in the prize pool. Even converting to USD, you're looking at roughly $7-8 million depending on exchange rates. For a circuit event outside Las Vegas, that's an absurd number.

Playground already made history in 2025 with their circuit stop, and they're building on it. The Montreal-area room has become a destination venue for serious players who don't want to make the Vegas trek.

What Ring Winners Get

Every gold ring winner during the 2026 Circuit season earns a $5,000 WSOP package valid for either WSOP Europe or WSOP Paradise. That's on top of whatever the tournament itself pays out.

So when you're calculating whether to take a shot at these events, factor in that extra value. A ring isn't just bragging rights—it's a free trip to a major international poker festival.

The PGT Connection

While we're talking tournaments, the PokerGO Tour mixed games series runs February 3-11 in Las Vegas. Andrew Moreno just won his third PGT title for $162,300, and Taylor Paur grabbed his first title for $174,000.

If you're more of a mixed game specialist, the PGT events offer high-profile competition and solid coverage.

Looking Ahead: 2026 WSOP Main Event

The main WSOP schedule for May-July 2026 is expected to drop sometime this month. The series runs from Tuesday, May 26 through Wednesday, July 15 at the Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas.

Once that schedule releases, we'll have a better picture of what events are on the calendar and where the value lies. For now, the circuit provides plenty of opportunities to chase rings and build your tournament resume.

The Bottom Line

February is packed with WSOP Circuit action if you're willing to travel. Pompano Beach through next week, Cherokee starting the 12th, Baltimore the 19th, and Hammond closing out the month.

But the real story is Playground's $10 million CAD guarantee. That event is going to draw a field, and the value is exceptional for anyone willing to make the trip to Montreal.

Ring winners get $5K WSOP packages. The guarantees are solid. The competition is beatable outside Vegas. If you're serious about tournament poker, the circuit is where you should be grinding right now.