Daniel Negreanu Delighted That the WSOP Circuit is Heading to Toronto
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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit has visited dozens of fantastic cities during its time, but Toronto is not one of them. That is set to change on March 22 when the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto hosts the WSOP Circuit Toronto festival.
The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has joined forces with online poker giant GGPoker to make the WSOP Circuit dream a reality for Torontonians. The schedule features eight WSOPC ring-awarding events, $3.9 million in estimated prize pools, including a $2,000 Main Event and a $3,500 High Roller.
All monetary amounts are Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 22 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #1: $250 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo |
| Sat 23 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #2: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em |
| Sun 24 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #3: $600 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max |
| Mon 25 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #4: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack |
| Tue 26 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #5: $250 No-Limit Hold'em |
| Wed 27 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #6: $600 No-Limit Hold'em |
| Thu 28 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #7: $2,000 Main Event Flight A |
| Fri 29 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #7: $2,000 Main Event Flight B |
| Sat 30 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #7: $2,000 Main Event Flight C |
| Mon 1 Apr | 11:00 a.m. | WSOPC Event #8: $3,500 High Roller |
| TBD | Main Event Day 2 |
Robert Katsavelos, the General Manager of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, is delighted to bring the WSOP Circuit to Toronto.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with GGPoker to bring the World Series of Poker to Toronto for the first time. This is a fitting milestone that will create further momentum for our recently opened 30-table poker room at Great Canadian Toronto, Canada's newest and largest casino resort."
"We are excited to welcome tournament participants from across the North American poker community and from right here in the City of Toronto and are certain that this event is going to be a huge success."
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GGPoker To Run a Plethora of WSOP Circuit Toronto Satellites
Katsavelos is right in saying WSOP Circuit Toronto will be a huge success, not least because of the record-breaking 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas. Attendance records were smashed through the series, including the $10,000 Main Event that saw 10,043 entries.
GGPoker made a substantial contribution to the 2023 WSOP Main Event's figures thanks to sending 774 players to Las Vegas via its online satellites. As you would expect, GGPoker is running WSOP Toronto satellites, giving players of all bankroll and skill levels the opportunity to play for a coveted WSOP Circuit ring.
Canadian players on GGPoker's global platform will be able to enter WSOPC Toronto satellites, while Torontonians and other Ontarians can get in on the satellite action at GGPoker Ontario.
Daniel Negreanu Can't Wait to Play a WSOP Event in Toronto
Players heading to the inaugural WSOP Circuit Toronto will rub shoulders with some of GGPoker's ambassadors, including Daniel Negreanu, who grew up in Toronto.
"There is something special about being able to finally compete in one in my hometown."
"I have been playing WSOP events around the world for over 25 years," said Negreanu. "There is something special about being able to finally compete in one in my hometown."
Negreanu will be hoping to keep up his 100% record when he returns to Canadian soil. The six-time WSOP bracelet and one-time WSOPC ring winner is closing in on 500 live tournament cashes. However, only one of those in-the-money finishes was in Canada. Negreanu was one of 690 entrants in the $2,700 British Colombia Poker Championships in November 2008, and he was the last player standing. One cash, one victory; "Kid Poker" will be going all out to make it two from two.
About the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
A poker festival of the WSOP Circuit's magnitude requires much space, and the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has space in abundance. Canada's newest and largest casino resort sprawls across 33 acres, has 328,000 square feet of gaming space, and a recently opened 30-table poker room.
Most players attending WSOP Circuit Toronto will be able to stay on-site, as the resort boasts 400 luxurious rooms and suites across 11 floors. Should the poker not go to plan, players can kick back and relax at the fully equipped wellness center or take in a show at the 5,000-person capacity entertainment venue.
