Through November 17, 2026, the World Series of Poker will be hosting its Circuit Series at the Playground Poker Club. Over the course of 16 days, 18 tournaments are scheduled to take place in Kahnawake, Québec. The first seven rings have now been awarded. One of the highlights was Benjamin Chen’s victory in the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event.
The $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event attracted a total of 1,949 entries over seven starting days. This exceeded the $500,000 guarantee, with the prize pool totaling $672,405. 197 places were paid out, and the minimum cash prize was $850.
In the heads-up match, Benjamin Chen faced his compatriot Christopher Glover. Chen secured the victory and was rewarded with $80,000 in prize money, a WSOPC ring, and a WSOPP package.
Here is an overview of the events that have concluded so far:
| # | Event | GTD | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize Money |
1 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event | CA$500,000 | 1949 | CA$573,752.85 | Benjamin Chen | CA$80,000 |
| 2 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty | CA$50,000 | 239 | CA$56,081.35 | Gilbert Charles | CA$8,000 |
| 3 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty | CA$50,000 | 247 | CA$57,958.55 | Michel Guerin | CA$13,200 |
| 4 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty | CA$50,000 | 204 | CA$47,868.6 | Shailesh Patel | CA$11,440 |
| 5 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mega Stack | CA$50,000 | 344 | CA$115,119.6 | Yip Fung | CA$25,415 |
| 7 | $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty | CA$160,000 | 243 | CA$113,760.45 | Mark Arbour | CA$21,000 |
| 8 | $400 No-Limit Hold’em Senior Event | CA$50,000 | 284 | CA$95,040.6 | Giuseppe Galluzzo | CA$20,900 |
For more information on the World Series of Poker Circuit at Playground, visit the WSOP website.