2026 WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley: Dates and Main Event Details

mrinal-gujare
06 Jan 2026
Mrinal Gujare 06 Jan 2026
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  • WSOP Circuit at Thunder Valley Casino, Jan 15-26, 2026.
  • Multiple tournaments with large prize pools.
  • Akbar Zamani's 2025 win highlights potential success.
WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley
The 2026 WSOP Circuit schedule confirms a January 15-26 stop at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. 

The WSOP Circuit heads back to Northern California at Thunder Valley Casino Resort this January. Running from January 15 to January 26, the series offers a wide array of tournaments.

History shows that even new players can find massive success here. In 2025, Akbar Zamani won the $1,700 Main Event for $187,882. He topped a field of 676 entries. Before this result, Zamani had only recorded one other live poker cash.

Venue Details

The venue is located at 1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648. This stop is a staple for the WSOP Circuit, known for large fields and significant prize pools in the Lincoln area.

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