- Festival Overview
- Venue Spotlight: Deerfoot Inn & Casino
- How to Qualify
- Rules & Regulations
- Past Results & Notable Players
- Why Play the 2025 WSOP-C at Deerfoot?
The 2025 WSOP Circuit at Deerfoot Inn & Casino takes place October 1 – 13, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. This festival features a C$1 million guaranteed Main Event, plus a full slate of WSOP Gold Ring events.
Festival Overview
- Location: Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, AB
- Dates: Oct 1 – Oct 13, 2025
- Total Series Guarantee: [Not announced; Main Event C$1,000,000 GTD]
- Main Event Guarantee: C$1,000,000 GTD
- Main Event Buy-In: [Likely C$1,700 based on prior years]
- Number of Ring Events: [To be confirmed from official schedule]
Venue Spotlight: Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Deerfoot is Calgary’s largest poker venue, offering Texas Hold'em and Omaha in a spacious tournament area, resort accommodations, and amenities like multiple restaurants, live entertainment, and a pool, making it a favorite for both local players and traveling pros.
How to Qualify
Online Satellites
- WSOP Online and GGPoker satellites available from under C$5.
- Step satellites allow gradual buy-in progression.
Live Satellites
- On-site satellites typically run in September leading up to the festival.
Rules & Regulations
- Minimum age: 18+
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Standard WSOP Circuit rules apply, with re-entries allowed in most events.
Past Results & Notable Players
- 2024 Main Event: Over C$1M prize pool, winner Nicholas Teeuwen (~C$166,471)
- Past ring winners from Deerfoot have gone on to win WSOP bracelets, including Kevin Li (2025 WSOP Tournament of Champions champion).
Why Play the 2025 WSOP-C at Deerfoot?
High guarantees, a competitive yet friendly player base, and the chance to play for a WSOP Gold Ring in Western Canada’s top poker venue.
