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Main Event Toronto 2025: WSOP Circuit Early Friday Updates

By Shane Lambert

18 Apr 2025

Shane Lambert 18 Apr 2025

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Stats from Toronto: 620 entries for Day 1A in the Main Event.
Additional: 82 players advance to Day 2, showing strong competition.
Ian C. wins $57,273 in the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha event.

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The 2025 WSOP Circuit Toronto, held at Great Canadian Casino Resort, saw strong Main Event participation with 620 Day 1A entries. @GCTorontoPoker’s updates highlight 82 players advancing and Ian C.’s $57,273 win.

2025 WSOP Main Event Toronto: Day 1A and 1B Updates

On Thursday, April 17th, 2025, the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Toronto stayed busy. The Great Canadian Casino Resort has kept the updates steady on social media, including @GCTorontoPoker on X.

That account had some updates on event #8, also known as the $2K Main Event. At 1:02 PM ET on Thursday, the account confirmed that Day 1A was underway. Later, at 6:25 PM ET, the account reported some early numbers with 620 entries for Day 1A, pending final confirmation, and 315 players remaining after the dinner break.

On Friday, April 18th, 2025, @GCTorontoPoker shared further Main Event developments. At 12:50 PM ET, the account stated that 82 players from Day 1A had advanced to Day 2, signaling a narrowing field. Six minutes later, at 12:56 PM ET, it noted that Day 1B was in action, continuing the tournament’s competitive pace. These updates, posted in English, reflect the event’s steady progress and significant player engagement.

$600 Pot-Limit Omaha at 2025 WSOP Toronto Winer and Stats

There have been winners in some of the other events. Event #7 was the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha event, a tournament that a man named Ian C. won, earning $57,273. The WSOP Circuit Toronto, running from April 10th to April 22nd, 2025, is a major event, with the Main Event expected to exceed a $3 million prize pool. The high entry numbers and ongoing flights underscore Toronto’s growing role as a poker destination. Poker fans in Canada should stay tuned for more updates in the days that follow.

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