WSOP Montreal Returns in November After Record-Breaking Main Event

The WSOP Montreal at Playground is returning this November. The Main Event, 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 featured 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). Ontario’s Jacob Hobday claimed victory in the Main Event, securing the top prize of C$446,400 along with his second Circuit gold ring. Jacob Hobday gained entry to the Main Event by winning a C$75 satellite on GGPoker.

Several other tournaments also delivered strong results. 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, 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. 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 Circuit Championship is set to begin on December 4 and features a guaranteed prize pool of $5 million.