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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Gambling911.com) - Harrah's Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit is well underway but the marquee event was kicking off on Thursday October 8 at 10 am EDT.
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Harrah's Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Oct. 1–12; $1,700 Main Event
Harrah's Pompano Beach WSOP Circuit Oct. 1–12; $1,700 Main Event carries a $1 million guarantee and is definitely one of the premier poker tournaments taking place in Florida this month.
This one features a 18 championship ring events. Its centerpiece is the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event that kicked off Thursday, October 8, with a guaranteed $1 million prize pool.
$1,700 Main Event Details - October 8-12
Here are the confirmed details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Casino | Harrah's Pompano Beach, Florida |
| Tournament | WSOP Circuit Main Event |
| Buy-in | $1,700 |
| Guaranteed prize pool | $1,000,000 |
| Format | No-Limit Texas Hold'em |
| Starting flights | Three |
| Tournament dates | October 8–12 |
| Championship prize | WSOP Circuit gold ring |
| Additional winner benefit | $5,000 WSOP Paradise package |
Starting flight schedule
| Date | Flight | Starting time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 8 | Day 1A | 11 a.m. ET |
| Friday, Oct. 9 | Day 1B | 11 a.m. ET |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 | Day 1C | 11 a.m. ET |
Important: The official WSOP tournament schedule lists Thursday's opening flight at 11 a.m. An October 1 news release lists 10 a.m., so players should follow the tournament schedule and confirm with the poker room before arriving.
Several recognizable poker professionals have already competed at the October 1–12 WSOP Circuit festival at Harrah's Pompano Beach including Matt Glantz, who has amassed nearly $10 million in career tournament earnings.
He finished second in the $1,100 Seniors High Roller, earning $19,777. Paraguay's Saber Salum won the event for $29,850.
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
