STATELINE, Nev. – For the last 20 years, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, formerly known as Harveys, has held a World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit in the fall, a two week event filled with skill, strategy, and luck, hosting professional and amateur poker players alike. Now, for the first time ever, they are having a spring WSOP Circuit which will mark the start of a twice-a-year WSOP Circuit series at the resort and casino. 

WSOP is the world’s largest poker tournament series. Its roots trace back to the 1970’s when original organizer and owner of Horseshoe Las Vegas Casino, Benny Binion, set out to host the best poker players competing against each other. Starting out with only a field of seven players, the WSOP now holds thousands of players a year in their circuit events, making tournaments accessible to the masses since 2005. 

The circuits take place at casinos around the United States and the world, leading up to WSOP’s main event, their ESPN-televised National Championship in Las Vegas. One of their stops – Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. 

“Most of the players are seasoned, but anyone can come and play,” said Appollo Poth, Full Service Games Manager at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. 

The buy-ins can range from $100 to $1,700, depending on the day and event. Tournaments have the potential to span from hours to days. 

Folks from Texas, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and all around the country come to Lake Tahoe to participate. In the fall, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe had 4,426 unique players across 12 days. Main event winners in Lake Tahoe have seen wins of up to $135,000 with a $1,700 buy-in. 

“From your completely experienced poker player to the person who has only ever played for dimes and nickels at home, anyone can play and anyone can win,” Poth said. 

In order to participate, players must first obtain a Caesars Rewards card. Once registered, the easiest way to sign-up is by downloading the WSOP Live app. The circuit started April 16 and will continue until Monday, April 27. The final main event will be on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. and has a $ 1,700 buy-in.

View the entire schedule by visiting https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/2026-wsop-circuit-caesars-republic-lake-tahoe/. 

To check out Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe or to book a room, visit https://www.caesars.com/caesars-republic-lake-tahoe. For details on the WSOP, go to https://www.wsop.com.

“It’s a great honor to be able to hold this tournament here in Lake Tahoe. We get to show everybody the beauty of our surroundings,” Poth added.