The first gold ring and $181,853 in prize money. Valentin Lita won the Main Event at the World Series of Poker Circuit Virginia. The American has secured himself a place in the history books.
For the very first time, the WSOP Circuit stopped at Caesars Virginia in Danville. Despite the premiere, the schedule felt familiar. Eighteen gold rings were awarded, with buy‑ins starting at $400. The most expensive tournament was the $2,200 High Roller. It drew 67 entries. The lion’s share of the $134,000 prize pool went to James Gamblin ($39,931).
The $1,700 Main Event drew 665 entries, so 98 players shared $908,175 in prize money. In heads‑up, Valentin Lita ($181,853) beat Marshall White ($121,214). On the final hand, White completed to 
on the button and called the all‑in when Lita put his stack in the middle. Valentin Lita turned over 
, and the board came 
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2026 World Series of Poker Circuit – WSOPC Virginia
Date: September 3 to 14
Location: Caesars Virginia, Danville
Events: 18
Buy-Ins: $400 to $2,200
Event #11 – $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event
Buy-In: $1,700
Entries: 665
Prize Money: $908,175
ITM: 98
Final Table Payouts
1st: Valentin Lita (USA), $181,853
2nd: Marshall White (USA), $121,214
3rd: Donald Pritt (USA), $83,103
4th: Luke Graham (USA), $58,122
5th: Kyle Lin (USA), $41,485
6th: Louis George (USA), $30,232
7th: Johnathan Cuevas (USA), $22,503
8th: Jeffrey Trudeau (USA), $17,117
9th: Alexander Bergelson (USA), $13,312
