WSOP Toronto The Complete Player’s Guide
Full breakdown of the 2025 WSOPC Toronto series, featuring schedule, Main Event info, and complete overview of the results.
Last updated: April 24, 2025
The World Series of Poker returned to Toronto for the second iteration of the WSOP Circuit festival, following on the successful inaugural series in spring of 2024. The return of the WSOPC festival to Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto was staged in cooperation with GGPoker, the new owner of the World Series of Poker, which also became the official sponsor of the venue.
With this deal, Great Canadian Casino Resort became the exclusive hosting venue for WSOP events in Ontario, which includes WSOP Circuit.
The 2025 WSOP Toronto took place Apr 10 – 22, featuring an extensive schedule of 11 ring-awarding events. The overall prize pool was expected to exceed CAD 6.5 million, and this prediction was exceeded as the festival paid out in excess of CAD 7.5 million in prizes.
| WSOP Toronto 2025 Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Venue | Great Canadian Resort, Toronto |
| 📅 Dates | April 10 – 22 |
| 💍 Number of WSOPC events | 11 |
| 💰 Buy-ins | CAD 300 – CAD 3,500 |
| 🌐 Online Qualifiers | Now concluded |
| 📄 Registration | Great Canadian Rewards membership required |
WSOP Toronto 2025 Schedule
The 2025 WSOP Toronto took place Apr 10 – 22, 2025. The full WSOPC Toronto 2025 schedule featured 11 events, three more than the inaugural series, with buy-ins ranging from C$300 up to C$3,500.
The C$2,000 Main Event didn’t have a guarantee, but the organizers expect the final prize pool to exceed C$3,000,000. This prediction came true, as the tournament ended up dishing out C$3,740,000, with the winner taking home $510,000.
The C$3,500 High Roller was expected to reach C$1.1 million in prizes, but it came somewhat short, as the final prize pool amounted to C$906,465.
The 2025 WSOP Toronto schedule also brought a few new events, such as the C$300 Ladies Event, the C$400 Seniors Event on, and the two-day C$800 Mystery Bounty tournament.
2025 WSOPC Toronto Full Schedule Overview
| Date | Event | Buy-in (CAD) | Estimated Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 – 11 | WSOP-C Event #1 NLH (2-Day Event) | $600 | |
| Apr 11 | WSOP-C Event #2 Ladies | $300 | |
| Apr 12 – 13 | WSOP-C Event #3 NLH (2-Day Event) | $1,000 | |
| Apr 13 | WSOP-C Event #4 Turbo | $400 | |
| Apr 14 – 15 | WSOP-C Event #5 Mystery Bounty (2-Day Event) | $800 | |
| Apr 15 | WSOP-C Event #6 Seniors | $400 | |
| Apr 16 | WSOP-C Event #7 Pot-Limit Omaha | $600 | |
| Apr 17 – 21 | WSOP-C Event #8 Main Event (Multi-Day Event) | $2,000 | C$3M+ |
| Apr 20 | WSOP-C Event #9 Deepstack | $600 | |
| Apr 21 – 22 | WSOP-C Event #10 High Roller (2-Day Event) | $3,500 | C$1.1M+ |
| Apr 22 | WSOP-C Event #11 NLH | $400 |
2025 WSOP Toronto Main Event
The 2025 WSOPC Toronto Main Event was a multi-day event that kicked off on Apr 17 and things wrapped up on Apr 21.
The buy-in for the tournament was C$2,000 and the estimated prize pool is C$3,000,000. In the end, the event attracted 2,139 entries, which was more than enough to smash that prediction, bringing the total prize pool to C$3,740,000.
It was Pengxiang R who took the lion’s share of the purse, triumphing in the event and pocketing C$510,245 for his efforts. One of the players who qualified online for just $50, Joe Balsano, made it all the way to fifth place, cashing for C$136,292.
2025 WSOPC Toronto Results Overview
| Event | Buy-in (C$) | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 NLH | $600 | 804 | $397,980 | Alcioni P | $69,996 |
| #2 Ladies Event | $300 | 247 | $59,280 | Kimi N | $13,398 |
| #3 NLH | $1,000 | 847 | $719,950 | Adam D | $128,941 |
| #4 Turbo Event | $400 | 619 | $198,080 | Terrence S | $37,323 |
| #5 Mystery Bounty Event | $800 | 887 | $585,420 | Leonid V | $54,702 |
| #6 Seniors Event | $400 | 540 | $172,800 | Terrence P | $32,730 |
| #7 Pot-Limit Omaha | $600 | 614 | $303,930 | Ian C | $57,273 |
| #8 Main Event | $2,000 | 2139 | $3,740,000 | Pengxiang R | $510,245 |
| #9 Deepstack NLH | $600 | 536 | $265,320 | Guoke H | $50,254 |
| #10 High Roller | $3,500 | 291 | $906,465 | Franco T | $207,566 |
| #11 NLH | $400 | 102 | $217,280 | Prateek J | $39,965 |
Qualify Online with Satellites on GGPoker
With the WSOPC Toronto 2025 over, there are currently no online satellites running for the 2026 festival. When the new event is announced, we expect online satellites to be available on GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario, and we’ll update this page with the new information on qualifiers as it becomes available.
2024 WSOP Toronto Summary & Results
The first-ever WSOP Toronto took place March 22 – April 1, 2024 at Great Canadian Resort. The schedule consisted of eight ring-awarding events, including the C$2,000 Main Event.
By the time it was all said and done, the series saw a total of over 6,000 entries across all events, including 324 players who qualified online via GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario. This resulted in the overall prize pool in excess of C$5.5 million, which blew the original expectation of around $4 million out of the water.
The C$2,000 Main Event ended up attracting 1,600 entries and creating the prize pool of $2.8 million, which also exceeded the expectations. The interest for the tournament was very high so the number of entries would have been even bigger, but the venue’s capacity was limited.
In the end, the title went to Khaled Aljoma, who pocketed $427,191 for his efforts. A grand total of 240 players made money, with everyone taking home at least C$2,948.
WSOP Circuit Toronto Summary
- Total number of entries across the series: 6,000+
- Total prize pool across the series: C$5.5 million
- Number of entries in the Main Event: 1,600
- Main Event final prize pool: C$2,800,000
- Main Event winner: Khaled Aljoma (C$427,191)
WSOPC Toronto FAQ
When does the 2025 WSOP Circuit Toronto take place?
The WSOPC Toronto will take place April 10 – 22, 2025.
Where can I qualify online for the WSOP Toronto series?
Online qualifiers for the WSOPC Toronto Main Event will be available at GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario.
How many tournaments are there on the WSOP Toronto 2025 schedule?
There are 11 ring events with buy-ins ranging from $300 – $3,500.
How old do I have to be to play in WSOP Woodbine?
To register and play in one of WSOP Woodbine events, you have to be 19 years of age or older.
How many times as WSOP Toronto run?
The 2025 edition will be the second time the WSOP Circuit festival has taken place in Toronto.
Which province will WSOP Toronto take place in?
As the festival takes place in Toronto, players will be in Ontario. Here there is regulated online poker via WSOP Online and GGPoker.
Does WSOP Toronto awards WSOP bracelets or rings?
As this is a Circuit event, WSOP Rings are given way to winners at WSOP Toronto.
What new events are there at this years’ WSOP Toronto?
New events include the Ladies Event, Seniors Event and the two-day Mystery Bounty tournament.
What is the Main Event guarantee at WSOP Circuit Toronto?
C$3 million is guaranteed for the Main Event that plays out April 17 to 21, 2025.