The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is back in the Big Easy this week for its second New Orleans stop of 2026, with more than $1 million in guarantees and 18 Circuit rings up for grabs at Caesars New Orleans.
Running from November 12-23, the series is headlined by a $1,700 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee.
Right in the heart of N’awlins, the stop has quickly become a destination for players who want as much action off the felt as on it.
New Orleans returned to the schedule in August 2025 and has hosted some of the biggest names on the Circuit, including Maurice Hawkins, the all-time WSOP Circuit ring leader, who added two rings at the August 2025 series, taking down $400 NLH and $600 PLO events.
Maurice Hawkins won the race to 20 WSOP Circuit rings in New Orleans last year.More big names are expected, drawn by the Circuit rings and big paydays, and for some of the final chances to earn a ticket to WSOP Paradise in December.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The good times will certainly be rolling, with plenty of action across the series.
The $1,700 Main Event gets underway on November 19, with three starting flights running through November 21, each beginning at 11am local time.
The previous two New Orleans Main Events generated more than $1.3 million in combined prizepools, with both winners taking home six-figure payouts. Organizers will be hoping to surpass the $500,000 guarantee again.
Recent WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event champions:
- August 2025: Yousef Saleh – 510 entries ($149,268)
- May 2026: Corey Harrison – 420 entries ($122,221)
Corey Harrison won the WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event in May 2026.A $400 Mini Main Event with a $150,000 guarantee and a $400 Monster Stack with a $100,000 guarantee are among the other highlights, with pot-limit Omaha, pot-limit Omaha hi/lo, and big O also on offer for fans of the four- and five-card games.
A $400 Seniors event and $300 Ladies event are also on the loaded schedule.
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As the official media partner of the WSOP Circuit, PokerOrg will be there for the Main Event, and we can’t wait to get back to one of the most vibrant cities in America for a great time at one of the final Circuit stops of 2026.
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