Robert Gianquitti took down the Harrah’s Pompano Beach World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event for $248,632. The American also secured his first golden Circuit Ring.
Another WSOPC stop is in the books. From 1 to 12 October, the series was at Harrah’s Pompano Beach in Florida. Eighteen gold rings were awarded, including in the $2,200 No‑Limit Hold’em High Roller. There, 21 players shared $268,000. The win, the ring, and $65,949 went to Sam Spira.
The $1,700 Main Event had $1,000,000 in prize money guaranteed. But a total of 1,001 entries meant $1.36 million was played for. The top 147 players made the money, with the min cash worth $3,419. On the bubble, Mark Guariglia and Amrutha Alladi were eliminated at the same time, so the two shared that amount.
The win came down to Robert Gianquitti and Nagui Yassa ($165,725). On the final hand, Yassa lost with 
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2026 WSOP Circuit – Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Date: October 1 to 12
Location: Harrah’s Pompano Beach, Pompano Beach
Events: 18 Ring Tournaments
Buy-Ins: $400 to $2,200
Event #10 – Main Event No-Limit Hold’em
Buy-In: $1,700
Entries: 1,011
Prize Money: $1,361,667
ITM: 147
Final Table Payouts
1st: Robert Gianquitti (USA), $248,632
2nd: Nagui Yassa (USA), $165,725
3rd: Marc Evanier (USA), $115,891
4th: Matthew Zarcadoolas (USA), $82,379
5th: Joseph Duchman (USA), $59,539
6th: John Morris (USA), $43,765
7th: Ruslan Abusev (Russia), $32,728
8th: Hugh Membrino (USA), $24,907
9th: Ricky Landais (USA), $19,295
