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WSOP Circuit Calgary 2025 Awards Over $5 Million
- Over $5 million awarded at WSOP Circuit Calgary 2025.
- Travis MacMillan won the Main Event, claiming CA$312,965.
- Calgary's poker scene grows with diverse events and international players.
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The WSOP Circuit Calgary October 2025 series awarded over $5 million across 18 events. Travis MacMillan captured the Main Event title. Multiple circuit ring winners emerged, with standout performances in Monster Stack, Main event, PLO, Turbo, and High Roller events.
October 1–13, 2025 brought one of the most memorable editions of WSOP Circuit Calgary, with the festival awarding over $5 million in prize money across 18 events. Held at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Alberta, this October series marked its largest scale yet, attracting thousands of entries and delivering high drama from start to finish.
In this recap, we’ll dive into the major highlights, ring winners, and how Travis MacMillan conquered the Main Event in a showdown to remember.
WSOP Circuit Calgary 2025 at a Glance
Total Prizes & Field Size
- The October 2025 series tallied 8,078 total entries and CA$5,034,726 in total prizes.
- The Main Event alone accounted for 910 entries with a CA$1,865,500 prize pool.
- This edition ranks among the four biggest WSOPC Calgary series in history.
Event Diversity & Structure
Across 13 days, the festival hosted 18 ring-event tournaments, ranging from small buy-ins such as the $250 Flip & Go to the prestigious $3,500 High Roller NLH. Mixed games, bounty formats, turbo events, and seniors tournaments enriched the schedule and attracted players of every skill level.
Major Highlights & Ring Winners
Travis MacMillan Triumphs in the Main Event - In the crown jewel of the festival, Travis MacMillan outlasted a field of 910 to claim the Main Event ring and CA$312,965 in first prize.
In the heads-up battle, MacMillan faced Victor Li, staging a comeback after trailing in chips.
The defining hand came when Li jammed on the river with two pairs, but MacMillan hero-called with trip kings to seal the win.
His victory not only earned him a WSOPC ring but also a coveted seat to the Tournament of Champions.
Ring Winners Across the Slate
Kyle Ho captured his third WSOP Circuit ring by winning Event #8: $1,000 NLH (364 entries, CA$318,500 prize pool) for CA$68,673.
Harpreet Gill earned his first live ring in Event #11: $1,000 NLH Turbo, taking down CA$35,195 after a blistering final table.
Nicholas Lee shipped the $400 Mini Main Event, defeating 1,668 entries and earning CA$75,190 — his fourth WSOPC ring.
Other winners included Quinn Kannekens (Mystery Bounty), Angelo Gambrelis (Seniors NLH), and Stephen Dauphinais (Mixed T.O.R.S.E.), each securing career-defining victories.
Additional events such as the $250 Flip & Go, $400 PLO Bounty, $400 Ladies NLH, and the $3,500 High Roller also crowned champions, completing a diverse and thrilling festival schedule.
Monster Stack & Turbo Drama
Event #10: $400 Monster Stack NLH drew 1,203 entries, generating a CA$377,141 prize pool, and produced intense battles across two days of play. Taeyoon Kang led the field into Day 2 before the final table showdown reshaped the leaderboard.
In the $1,000 NLH Turbo, Harpreet Gill claimed first place after a fast-paced final table that saw aggressive plays, rapid eliminations, and a wire-to-wire finish that thrilled spectators and competitors alike.
Notable Performances & Breakout Moments
Deep Runs & Surprise Results
Several big names made deep runs but fell short of ring glory. Gabriel Vezina finished 8th in the Main Event for CA$31,696, while Ruoxiao Shi and Arya Ghai also notched strong finishes.
Newcomers and online qualifiers showcased impressive resilience, adding depth to an already stacked field.
Return of Series Scale & Growth
October marked the first WSOPC Calgary held in the fall, expanding from previous January or spring schedules. This shift, along with the record-breaking prize pools and additional event formats, highlighted Calgary’s emergence as one of Canada’s premier poker destinations.
The growth in participation from international players and local professionals reflects the city’s growing influence on the North American poker map.
A Series to Remember in Calgary
The WSOP Circuit Calgary 2025 was nothing short of spectacular. From over CA$5 million in total awarded prize money to the epic finish by Travis MacMillan in the Main Event, the series delivered on excitement, prestige, and poker excellence. The diversity of formats, strong turnout, and multiple ring winners underscored the vitality of the WSOPC brand.
As players departed the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, the October edition stood out as a benchmark — a high-water mark for future Calgary events.
Looking ahead, the momentum from this record-setting series sets the tone for even greater editions to come.
Whether through high rollers, bounty tournaments, or turbo finales, Calgary has firmly established itself as a marquee stop on the WSOP Circuit calendar — a destination where champions are made and legends are born.
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