While much of the world starts to prepare for winter, there are still plenty of sunny destinations out there for people seeking a little natural solar therapy.
But, we hear you say, ‘Sunshine’s great and all, but do any of those places have any good poker on offer?’
The answer is definitely yes, thanks to the upcoming WSOP Circuit International Panama series, November 5-15.
Average temperatures in Panama City, Panama, at that time of year are in the mid-80s, and the action on the tables will be even hotter.
That’s because there are 12 WSOP Circuit ring events taking place at the Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino. Win one and you’ll get a coveted ring, a suitably large chunk of prize money, and a $5K package to keep the sunshine road trip going at WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas this December.
$500K GTD Main Event takes center stage
The highlight of the schedule is the $1,700 Main Event, which comes with a massive $500K guarantee, but each day of the series offers plenty of tournament action.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 5 | #1: $500 Mini Main Event 1A NLH |
| November 5 | #1: $500 Mini Main Event 1B NLH |
| November 5 | #2: $300 Gladiador 1A NLH Turbo |
| November 6 | #1: $500 Mini Main Event 1C NLH |
| November 6 |
#1: $500 Mini Main Event 1D NLH |
| November 6 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1B NLH Turbo |
| November 7 | #1: $500 NLH Mini Main Event Day 2 |
| November 7 | #3: $1,700 Main Event 1A NLH |
| November 7 | #2: $300 Gladiador 1C NLH Turbo |
| November 8 | #3: $1,700 Main Event 1B NLH |
| November 8 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1D NLH Turbo |
| November 9 | #4: $600 Mystery Bounty 1A NLH |
| November 9 |
#4: $600 Mystery Bounty 1B NLH |
| November 9 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1E NLH Turbo |
| November 10 | #4: $600 Mystery Bounty Day 2 |
| November 10 |
#5: $2,500 High Roller Bounty |
| November 10 |
#6: $400 Bounty Turbo |
| November 10 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1F NLH Turbo |
| November 11 | #7: $600 NLH |
| November 11 |
#5: $2,500 High Roller Bounty final table |
| November 11 |
#8: $400 PLO4 Turbo |
| November 11 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1G NLH Turbo |
| November 12 | #7: $600 NLH Day 2 |
| November 12 |
#3: $1,700 Main Event 1C NLH |
| November 12 |
#9: $400 PLO4 Championship |
| November 12 |
#2: $300 Gladiador 1H NLH Turbo |
| November 13 | #3: $1,700 Main Event 1D NLH |
| November 13 |
#2: $300 Gladiador Day 2 |
| November 13 |
#10: $600 PLO4/PLO5 |
| November 13 |
#3: $1,700 Main Event Turbo 1E NLH |
| November 14 | #3: $1,700 NLH Main Event Day 2 |
| November 14 |
#11: $500 The Closer 1A NLH |
| November 14 |
#11: $500 The Closer 1B NLH |
| November 14 |
#12: $3,000 High Roller Day 1 NLH |
| November 15 |
#3: $1,700 Main Event final table |
| November 15 |
#11: $500 The Closer Day 2 |
| November 15 |
#12: $3,000 High Roller Day 2 |
Satellites for ring events will also run regularly throughout the series, generally using the ‘landmark’ or ‘milestone’ format, where you start with a stack of 10K and earn a seat as soon as you hit 100K.
Even more treats in store
In addition to the $5K WSOP Paradise package awarded to all ring winners, there are a few more incentives on offer for those who might be on the fence about a trip to the city known as ‘the Crossroads of the Americas’.
For one thing, how does $0 for your hotel sound? If you commit to playing Day 1A or 1B of the Main Event, you can get an 11-night stay for free. +507 6731 5764 is the number to contact on WhatsApp to make arrangements.
Secondly, if you play any of the ring events on the Panama schedule, you’ll be eligible for a $10,500 package for WSOP Super Circuit Punta Cana in January 2027, for the knockdown price of $7,500. Email the Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana to lock that in.
Next up, there’s a $10K prize for the player who tops the series leaderboard. Cash in three events to qualify, with points awarded using the same system as in the WSOP Player of the Year race.
And finally, 2025 WSOP Main Event champion Michael Mizrachi will be there, and KOing the champ in an event could come with more than just a great story to tell. If you qualify online at GGPoker and go on to eliminate their ambassador in Panama, you’ll get your buy-in back.
As if we needed more reasons to target the Grinder!
WSOP Panama runs from November 5-15 at the Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama.
Satellites will be running at GGPoker, starting September 26. Use code PokerOrg for a 100% bonus up to $600.
Stick with PokerOrg for more details coming soon.
