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NEW ORLEANS (Gambling911.com) - Caesars New Orleans will play host to a WSOP Circuit event during the month of November (2026).
Louisiana Live Poker Tournaments November 2026
WSOP Circuit — Caesars New Orleans
Nov. 12–23
Another major WSOP Circuit stop, featuring a $1,700 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee. Caesars New Orleans offers a recognizable destination for players throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and the Gulf Coast. The WSOP brand and championship-ring opportunities make this a strong tournament for regional coverage.
If you happen to be traveling from New Orleans to other states during the month of November, be sure to check out the tournament schedule in each US state
Top Ranked Poker Rooms in Louisiana for the Month of October
1. Caesars New Orleans - Best overall for major tournaments
The former Harrah's New Orleans has a WSOP-branded poker room with approximately 20 tables, regular no-limit hold'em action, Omaha and tournaments as will play host to a WSOP circuit stop November 12–23, 2026, including a $1,700 Main Event.
2. Horseshoe Bossier City - Bossier City - Best for serious cash-game players.
Known for a wider range of stakes, including $1/$3 through higher-limit no-limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha and tournament action.
The casino hosted the Louisiana State Poker Championship in August 2026, making it a major tournament destination in northwest Louisiana.
3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino - Lake Charles · Best southwest Louisiana option.
A smaller, approximately seven-table poker room with no-limit hold'em, Omaha and periodic tournaments.
It's particularly attractive to players traveling from southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.
Gambling911.com's Top Ranked Tournament Players From the State
1. Brandon Adams — New Orleans - A high-stakes tournament specialist with more than $5 million in recorded live winnings in historical databases. Won a $50,000 Poker Masters event in 2017 for $819,000 and a WSOP bracelet in 2019.
2. Kevin Eyster — Lafayette native - Two-time World Poker Tour champion and WSOP bracelet winner. His biggest recorded tournament score was approximately $1.59 million at the 2015 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic.
3. Keith Lehr — Bossier City - Two WSOP bracelets, including the 2015 $10,000 Heads-Up Championship. Also finished runner-up in a 2012 WSOP six-handed event for approximately $702,000.
4. Corey Harrison - Won the May 2026 WSOP Circuit New Orleans Main Event for $122,221.
Poker in Louisiana
The state does not currently regulated online poker.
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
