WSOPC UK 2026: 13 gold rings and £2,000,000 in prizes at Dusk Till Dawn
In November 2026, the WSOP Circuit series will return to Dusk Till Dawn, featuring 13 tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of over £2,000,000 and the awarding of gold rings.
In November 2026, the legendary World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) returns once again to the British poker club Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham. Organizers have prepared a packed schedule: from November 6 to 15, there will be 13 tournaments awarding the iconic WSOPC gold rings and guaranteed prize pools of at least £2,000,000. The Main Event will be the highlight, with a £1,500 buy-in and a £1,000,000 guarantee. Participants can win not only cash prizes but also valuable packages to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, as well as additional tickets to key series tournaments. WSOPC UK 2026: Schedule, Guarantees, and Highlights The WSOPC UK 2026 series kicks off on November 6 at Dusk Till Dawn—one of the most renowned poker clubs in the UK. Over 10 days, 13 tournaments will take place, each awarding the winner a prestigious WSOPC gold ring. The total guaranteed prize pool across the series is at least £2,000,000. The main tournament of the series—the WSOPC UK Main Event—starts on November 8 and concludes on November 15. The buy-in is £1,500, with a £1,000,000 guarantee. The format includes five starting flights: Day 1a — November 8 Day 1b — November 11 Day 1c — November 12 Day 1d — November 13 Last Chance Flight — morning of November 14 In 2025, the Main Event attracted 845 entries, creating a prize pool of £1,095,120. Prizes were awarded to the top 129 players, and the winner was Francis Obadun, who took home £189,030 and his first WSOPC ring. In heads-up, he defeated Jack O'Neill, who received £126,005. Other notable finalists included Nicholas Marchington, Charlie Combes, Brandon Sheils, Tom Hall, Mitch Johnson, and Alex Goulder. Prizes and Extra Opportunities for Participants The organizers of WSOPC UK 2026 have prepared a range of unique bonuses for players: WSOP Paradise Package for Ring Winners: All 13 ring event winners automatically receive a $5,000 package to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. The package includes a $2,750 buy-in to Day 1a of the Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty, four nights’ accommodation, and free buffet access. Special $15,000 Mystery Bounty Package: In the WSOPC UK Mystery Bounty tournament (£560 buy-in), a special $15,000 package to WSOP Paradise will be awarded to the player who draws the corresponding bounty envelope. The package includes free buffet access during the stay. Additional Main Event Tickets: In the Mini Main (£300, November 6–8) with a £250,000 guarantee, 15 tickets worth £1,500 each to the Main Event will be awarded. Another 15 such tickets are included in the prize pool of the Paradise Mystery Bounty (£560, November 9–11). Overview of Key Series Tournaments Mini Main Event (£300) The Mini Main Event with a £300 buy-in will run from November 6 to 8. The guaranteed prize pool is £250,000, which includes 15 tickets to the Main Event worth £1,500 each. In 2025, the Mini Main was won by Anthony Desai, who received £48,069. Paradise Mystery Bounty (£560) From November 9 to 11, the Paradise Mystery Bounty tournament will take place with a £560 buy-in and a £250,000 guarantee. This tournament also awards 15 tickets to the Main Event, and one participant can win a special $15,000 WSOP Paradise package. Main Event (£1,500) The series’ main event—the Main Event with a £1,500 buy-in and a £1,000,000 guarantee—starts on November 8. There are five starting flights, and the final will be held on November 15. In 2025, this tournament attracted 845 entries, with prizes awarded to the top 129 players. Francis Obadun became the champion, winning £189,030. WSOPC UK 2025 Results: Winners and Prizes In 2025, WSOPC UK hosted 12 ring events, but results were found for only 11 of them. The most successful player was Francis Obadun, who won the Main Event and £189,030. Anthony Desai won the Mini Main Event and received £48,069. Other ring winners included Brandon Sheils, Julian Thew, and Roni Tal. Adam Sandercock achieved a special feat—he became a two-time gold ring winner by taking down the £300 6-Max and £560 Bounty tournaments, earning over £17,000 in total. Notable players who cashed or won tournaments at WSOPC UK 2025: Francis Obadun — Main Event winner (£189,030) Jack O'Neill — 2nd place Main Event (£126,005) Anthony Desai — Mini Main Event winner (£48,069) Adam Sandercock — winner of £300 6-Max and £560 Bounty (over £17,000) Brandon Sheils — ring winner Julian Thew — ring winner Roni Tal — ring winner Nicholas Marchington, Charlie Combes, Tom Hall, Mitch Johnson, Alex Goulder — Main Event prize winners Satellites: Online and Live Qualification Opportunities You can qualify for WSOPC UK 2026 through live satellites at Dusk Till Dawn or online qualifiers on GGPoker. On November 2 at 19:05 GMT, GGPoker will host a special satellite with a £165 buy-in, guaranteeing 20 tickets to the Main Event worth £1,500 each (total value — £30,000). For players with limited bankrolls, feeder satellites are available with buy-ins starting from £0.01, making it possible for almost anyone to take a shot. This is a great opportunity for players of all skill levels and bankrolls to enter a major live series and compete for significant prizes and prestigious trophies. Full WSOPC UK 2026 Schedule Below is the full schedule for WSOPC UK 2026, including dates, buy-ins, and main guarantees: November 6–8: £300 Mini Main Event, £250,000 guarantee, 15 Main Event tickets November 9–11: £560 Paradise Mystery Bounty, £250,000 guarantee, 15 Main Event tickets, special $15,000 WSOP Paradise package November 8–15: £1,500 Main Event, £1,000,000 guarantee, five starting flights The rest of the schedule features various buy-ins and WSOPC ring events Each of the 13 series tournaments offers a chance not only to win substantial prizes but also to receive unique bonuses—WSOP Paradise packages and tickets to the main series events. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news opens up several important opportunities. First, the satellite format used at WSOPC UK shows that even players with small bankrolls can qualify for major live series through multi-step qualifiers. This is a great example for club tournaments and motivation to use similar structures in their own leagues and series. Second, the presence of special bonuses (such as WSOP Paradise packages and extra Main Event tickets) highlights the importance of added value in tournaments. PPPoker clubs can implement similar incentives—for example, awarding tickets to major online or live events to winners of their regular tournaments. Finally, the WSOPC UK experience shows that even regional series can attract well-known players and generate large prize pools thanks to smart structures and partnerships with online platforms. For PPPoker, this is an incentive to develop collaborations with other platforms and expand the pool of participants in their club events.