Texas Card House is preparing major poker series: Trailblazer and WSOP Circuit

In September, Texas Card House will host two major poker series: the Trailblazer Poker Tour and a WSOP Circuit stop. Find out more about the main poker events in Texas.

In September, Texas Card House (TCH), the largest poker club network in Texas, is preparing for one of the busiest months in its history. During this period, the club will host two major series: its own Trailblazer Poker Tour and the second-ever World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop in Texas. Tournament poker in Texas is experiencing a real boom, and the biggest events in the region are held at TCH’s six locations. Trailblazer Poker Tour: Launch of Season Three The Trailblazer Poker Tour is TCH’s signature tournament series, created specifically for Texas players. The third season kicks off on August 25 and includes five stops, each held at one of the network’s clubs: Dallas, Las Colinas, Spring, Houston, and Austin. Each stop features a full tournament series, satellites, and a Main Event. Players at every stop can earn Trailblazer of the Year points. Points are accumulated throughout the season, and the top performers at the end of the year share a $125,000 prize pool. This approach motivates players to attend as many stops as possible and compete for the title of the year’s best player. Texas Card House CEO Ryan Crow noted that in over a decade, TCH has built one of the most respected and dynamic poker communities in the world. According to him, the idea for the Trailblazer Tour came from the belief that Texas players deserve their own tour, and the third season proves its popularity. Crow emphasizes: “Season III is the biggest yet. And the fact that we’re opening it and then once again hosting the WSOP Circuit — only the second time in Texas history — shows where poker in our state is headed. This isn’t the future of the game, it’s the present.” Trailblazer Poker Tour 2024/2025 Schedule Stop 1: August 28 – September 8, Dallas and Las Colinas, $1,200,000 guarantee Stop 2: October 8–19, Dallas and Las Colinas Stop 3: October 27 – November 9, Spring Stop 4: December 26 – January 11, Houston Stop 5: February 10–22, Austin Each stop features a series of tournaments in various formats, as well as a Main Event with a large guarantee. The first stop stands out with a total guaranteed prize pool of $1,200,000. WSOP Circuit Returns to TCH Social Earlier this year, TCH Social in Austin became the first venue in Texas to host a WSOP Circuit stop — the world-famous series awarding gold rings. The series set a record for prize money: over $7,000,000 was paid out to players, the largest sum in Texas poker history. In September, the WSOP Circuit returns to TCH Social. From September 10 to 21, the club will host 12 days of intense poker action, featuring 18 ring events. The series’ Main Event — a $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a $2,000,000 guarantee — starts on September 17. The series will open with the $400 NLH The Lone Star event, which has a $100,000 guarantee. Among the key events is the Mini Main Event with a $600 buy-in and a $750,000 guarantee, starting on September 10. Key WSOP Circuit Events Schedule at TCH Social September 10: $400 NLH The Lone Star Ring Event, $100,000 guarantee September 10: $600 Mini Main Event, $750,000 guarantee September 17: $1,700 NLH Main Event, $2,000,000 guarantee Total: 18 ring events TCH Social is a membership club with 70 tables. Once again, it becomes the center of the state’s largest poker series, highlighting its status as the leader in live poker in Texas. Stats and Prizes: Results of the Previous WSOP Circuit The first WSOP Circuit series at TCH Social delivered outstanding results: the total prize pool exceeded $7,000,000 — an absolute record for poker in Texas. This confirms the high level of interest in tournaments of this caliber among both local and visiting players. The new series is expected to have just as much competition, and the guarantees in the key events ($2,000,000 and $750,000) make them attractive for both professionals and amateurs. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to look at the development of live poker in the US and adopt best practices. Formats implemented at TCH, such as season-long point accumulation, large guarantees, and packed schedules, can serve as examples for internal club series and player motivation. It’s also worth noting the successful integration of satellites and multi-stage series, which allow players with different bankrolls to qualify for the main events. This could inspire PPPoker club organizers to introduce similar structures, making club tournaments more attractive and accessible. Finally, large-scale events like the WSOP Circuit show that even regional venues can become the center of poker life. For PPPoker players, this is an incentive to participate in club rankings, earn points, and compete for the top spots, as the best practices of world poker are also available in online clubs.