The WSOP Montreal at Playground is set to make its return this November, following a record-breaking Main Event earlier this year.
The most recent edition, which took place from August 18 to September 2, set a remarkable milestone by breaking the record for the largest WSOP Circuit Main Event in terms of total prize pool.
The Main Event, featuring a buy-in of C$2,500, attracted 1,978 entries across three starting flights and generated a massive prize pool of C$4,450,500 (equivalent to over $3.2 million in USD). Hundreds of participants earned their seats online through qualifiers on GGPoker, available to those playing online poker in Canada, including those in Ontario.
Ultimately, it was Ontario’s Jacob Hobday who claimed victory. He secured the top prize of C$446,400 along with his second Circuit gold ring. Remarkably, Hobday gained entry to the Main Event by winning a C$75 satellite on GGPoker. His triumph not only awarded him the massive payout and gold ring but also a $5,000 package for the upcoming WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.
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Overall, the series attracted more than 11,000 entries and generated nearly C$10 million in total prize money (C$9,632,570 exactly). A big factor behind the strong turnout was the introduction of the WSOP Plus app, which was implemented at this Circuit stop for the very first time.
WSOP-C Montreal August 2025 Overview
- Rings Awarded: 18
- Total Prize Pool: C$9,632,570
- Total Entries: 11,026
- Main Event Entries: 1,978
- Main Event Prize Pool: C$4,450,500
Now, the WSOP-C Montreal is scheduled to return to Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, just outside Montreal, Quebec, for its third stop of the year. The festival will run from November 3 to November 18. While the complete schedule has yet to be released, players can expect another 18 gold ring events with comparable buy-ins and the potential for an even greater turnout.
Once again, GGPoker, the official partner of the WSOP, will host online satellites in Canada, including on GGPoker Ontario.
Although the August Main Event became the largest in WSOP Circuit history in terms of prize pool, the record for the highest turnout was not surpassed. That distinction still belongs to the same venue in 2018, when the Main Event had a C$1,100 buy-in.
WSOP-C Montreal August 2025 Highlights
While the Main Event captured the bulk of attention, several other tournaments also delivered strong results and deserve recognition. The Mini Main Event, with a buy-in of C$400, attracted 2,289 entries across its flights, creating a total prize pool of C$755,370.
Event #6: No Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty, with a buy-in of C$400, drew 1,022 entries for a prize pool of C$337,260. Event #7: The Colossus, featuring a buy-in of C$1,000, registered 1,549 entries, the third-largest field of the series, generating more than C$1.3 million.
Event #9: No Limit Hold’em Mega Stack, also with a buy-in of C$400, drew 457 entries for a prize pool exceeding C$150,000. Meanwhile, the C$600 Pot Limit Omaha event brought in 339 players for a total prize pool of C$172,890.
Event #14: a C$400 No Limit Hold’em Progressive Knockout event gathered 651 entries, while Event #15: a C$1,000 Mystery Bounty event recorded 528 entries.
Winners of all 18 gold ring events were also awarded a $5,000 package to use at the World Series of Poker Paradise 2025 festival, scheduled to return in December in the Bahamas. The package includes a $2,500 buy-in seat for the Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty No Limit Hold’em event, along with $2,500 in hotel accommodations and travel expenses. The Circuit Championship is set to begin on December 4 and features a guaranteed prize pool of $5 million.
All attention will now turn to the upcoming WSOP-C Montreal in November. Further details on the full schedule and online qualifiers are expected soon, with the WSOP+ application likely to play a prominent role once again.
