Poker World Series Makes Comeback in Atlantic City through Harrah's Tourney Stop
April 21, 2025, 11:45h.
Last updated on: April 21, 2025, 11:53h.
Devin O'Connor for Casino.org @CasinoorgDevinO | Asia Pacific Gaming | Commercial Gaming | Legislation | Politics | The World Series of Poker Circuit Makes a Spectacular Comeback in Atlantic City**
Ahoy there, mate! Atlantic City's poker scene's ready to sizzle once more as the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) sets sail back to Harrah's, marking the tour's return after a five-year break!
Caesars Entertainment's breaking news has got us stoked, quoting, "Harrah's Resort is thrilled to welcome back the legendary WSOP Circuit and the vivacious energy it exudes." The WSOP-C event at Harrah's Atlantic City rolls into town from Thursday, August 14, to Monday, August 25.
Gregg Klein, Harrah's Atlantic City's senior veep and GM, shared his excitement, stating, "Hosting this iconic event underscores our commitment to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences for esteemed players and fanatics alike." Harrah's is one of three casinos in Atlantic City's Marina District, sidled by Borgata and Golden Nugget.
Harrah's, Caesars' first-ever WSOP-C stop, welcomed the tour way back in 2025. The spinning tale reached its climax when Canada's Nghi Tran pocketed a whopping $780,615 as the top prize in a thrilling NLHE Championship.
Following this, Harrah's Atlantic City hosted the WSOP each year till 2020, when the pandemic threw a spanner in the works. Fast forward five years later, the highly anticipated WSOP-Circuit Atlantic City event rides back into town!
Harrah's has amped up the gorgeousness with stylish renovations for all its rooms, a pumped-up nightlife, a state-of-the-art spa, and an impressive line-up of celebrity chef restaurants. The poolside dancefloor – The Pool After Dark – keeps the vibes hot, while the poker room hums with 28 tables, offering an array of poker games and tournaments throughout the week.
With the 28-table poker room buzzing from 11 am to 6 am on Monday and Tuesday and 11 am to 4 am the rest of the week, the WSOP-C's comeback promises poker-filled high spirits! Post-Las Vegas WSOP, the 2025-26 WSOP Circuit kicks off in July, with schedule pertinents set to drop soon.
Now, about the WSOP ownership shift earlier last year, Caesars struck a deal selling the WSOP to investment firm NSUS Group. The deal, worth $250 million, included a promissory note and allowed Caesars to keep running the WSOP Circuit and WSOP Las Vegas tournament. But fear not, you'll still see the WSOP brand gracing casino poker rooms for the next 20 years, go figure!
Poker has been legal in Atlantic City since June 1993, with the Trump Taj Mahal (now Hard Rock Casino) paving the path. Atlantic City's poker scene gained more star power from the United States Poker Championship held at the Taj Mahal from 1996. However, the search results didn't highlight specific WSOP Circuit activity in Atlantic City, so we'll keep digging!
Sources:
- [1] The History of Poker in New Jersey on Casino.org
- [2] World Series of Poker Circuit Series Schedule on World Series of Poker
- [3] 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit Series Schedule on World Series of Poker
- [4] New Jersey’s Online Gambling Legalization on PlayNJ
- [5] Evan Barnett's 2019 Borgata Casino Events in Atlantic City on PokerNews
- The anticipated World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit comeback in Atlantic City is set to bring a new burst of energy to the city's poker scene.
- Known as Harrah's Resort, one of three casinos in Atlantic City's Marina District, is preparing to host the WSOP-C event, shaking hands with the renowned poker tour after a five-year hiatus.
- Devoted poker admirers and aficionados alike can look forward to the WSOP-C event held at Harrah's Atlantic City from August 14 to 25, World Series of Poker style.
- As a pioneer in hosting the WSOP-C, Harrah's Resort resurfaces with stylish renovations, an impressive casino-and-gambling scene, liquid refreshments, and celebrity chef restaurants.
- Needing no introduction, the poker room features 28 tables, ready to offer diverse poker games and tournaments day in and day out, running from 11 am to 6 am on Monday and Tuesday and 11 am to 4 am the rest of the week.
- Keeping the vibes hot, The Pool After Dark dancefloor dances into the night, while the poker players exchange legends and play cards animatedly.
- For poker enthusiasts, the WSOP ownership shift last year shouldn't be a concern, as even though Caesars Entertainment sold the WSOP to NSUS Group, the WSOP brand will continue to adorn casino poker rooms globally for the next 20 years.
- In 2025, the WSOP-C post-Las Vegas season will open in July, with an official schedule to be announced soon.
- Famed for its lively gambling trends, Atlantic City initially sanctioned poker in 1993, with the Trump Taj Mahal intentionally starting the fun.
- However, it wasn't until 1996 that the United States Poker Championship amplified the city's casino-culture star power.
- Undoubtedly, Atlantic City's casino industry has been a significant contributor to the city's gambling-trends and casino-personalities over the years.
- Having acknowledged the importance of responsible gaming, the city offers a vast selection of casino-games, lotteries, and sports-betting, which continue to grow in popularity in line with global trends.