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WSOP Circuit Touches Down in Austin Texas for the First Time
- WSOPC debuts in Texas at Texas Card House Austin.
- Key event: $1M Main Event, scheduled April 23-May 4.
- Diverse offerings include $600 Mini Main & $3,250 High Roller.
The "Lone Star State" is finally getting its due on the world stage, and the price of admission is a cool seven figures. Texas Card House Austin has officially released the schedule for the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop in Texas history, and it is every bit as ambitious as you’d expect.
Running from April 23 to May 4, the series is anchored by a $1,000,000 guaranteed Main Event, signaling to the poker world that Austin is no longer just a tech hub, it's the new "beating heart" of American poker.
Opening Salvos and Mini Main Magic
The action doesn't wait for the Main Event to deliver massive value. The series opens on April 23 with a dual-threat weekend: a $100,000 guarantee in the Lone Star Ring and the launch of the $600 Mini Main.
The latter features a $500,000 guarantee, providing one of the best "bang-for-your-buck" opportunities on the 2026 circuit. For players who have been grinding the local Texas scene for years, the chance to play for official WSOP gold rings in their own backyard is a career-defining moment.
A Diverse Path to Glory
The 18-ring schedule is a "Big Tex" sized offering that covers everything from the $400 Ladies Event to the $3,250 High Roller. On April 29, the "Blazing Trail" offers another $100,000 prize pool, acting as the perfect bridge into the Main Event flights which begin on April 30.
Surviving players from the three Main Event opening flights will return on May 3 to battle for a seat at the final table, where a six-figure payday and a place in Texas poker history await the winner on May 4.
WSOPC Austin: Key Schedule Highlights
| Date | Event | Guarantee | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23 | The First Lone Star Ring | $100,000 | $400 |
| April 23-25 | Mini Main (5 Flights) | $500,000 | $600 |
| April 27 | Big Tex High Roller | $100,000 | $3,250 |
| April 27-28 | Monster Stack | $100,000 | $400 |
| April 29 | Blazing Trail | $100,000 | $1,100 |
| April 30-May 2 | WSOPC Main Event | $1,000,000 | $1,700 |
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