WSOP Circuit Playground Heats Up as First Champions Secure Rings

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By Mrinal Gujare
30 Mar 2026
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  • First champions crowned: David Guay, Adam Cader, Ahmad Baalbaki, Emilien Boisgontier.
  • Strong participation and prize pools in early events.
  • Series continues until April 7 with more titles to be won.
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WSOP Circuit Playground has crowned its first champions, with David Guay, Adam Cader, Ahmad Baalbaki, and Emilien Boisgontier winning early events. Strong participation, solid prize pools, and a packed Monday schedule keep the series momentum high.

The WSOP Circuit Playground festival, running from March 23 to April 7, has already crowned its first set of champions, with multiple events delivering strong fields and competitive prize pools.

The opening stretch of the series has highlighted consistent participation and fast-paced action across different tournament formats.
David Guay Wins Opening Mega Stack Title
Event 2, the $400 Mega Stack, saw David Guay emerge victorious after a long and demanding session. He secured the first ring of the series, marking the start of the festival’s champions list.
The event attracted 299 entries and generated a prize pool of $100,060.35.

Adam Cader Dominates Progressive Bounty Field
Event 3 featured the $400 Progressive Bounty format, where Adam Cader delivered a standout performance to claim the title and his WSOP Circuit ring. The tournament recorded 276 entries and built a prize pool of $64,763, with an additional $27,600 distributed in bounty rewards.

Ahmad Baalbaki Triumphs in Mystery Bounty Event
In Event 4, the $400 Mystery Bounty, Ahmad Baalbaki captured the win and added his name to the list of champions. The event drew 271 entries and generated a $63,590 prize pool, alongside $27,100 awarded through bounty payouts.

Emilien Boisgontier Secures Bounty Victory
Event 5, the $400 Bounty tournament, concluded with Emilien Boisgontier taking down the title and earning a WSOP Circuit ring. The tournament registered 282 entries and produced a $66,171 prize pool, with $28,200 allocated to bounty prizes.

Strong Fields and Consistent Prize Pools

Across these early events, participation has remained steady, with each tournament attracting between 271 and 299 entries. Prize pools have consistently ranged from over $63,000 to more than $100,000, reinforcing the strength of the series turnout.


Monday Schedule Brings High Value Line Up

The Monday tournament schedule at WSOP Circuit Playground continues the momentum with a diverse line-up of events:
  • 11 AM – $400 Senior Event for players aged 50 and above with $40,000 guaranteed
  • 12 PM – $1,000 Colossus Day 1B featuring an $800,000 guarantee
  • 4 PM – Mystery Bounty Day 2 with $200,000 guaranteed
  • 5 PM – $400 Mega Stack Turbo offering an $80,000 guarantee
This schedule combines large guarantees with varied formats, catering to both recreational and experienced players.

More Titles Still Up for Grabs

With the series continuing until April 7, several events remain on the schedule, and more WSOP Circuit rings are yet to be awarded.

The early results indicate strong engagement and competitive play, setting the stage for more high-value tournaments in the coming days.

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