The World Series of Poker Circuit will make its way back to Graton Resort & Casino in Northern California this August, with a total of 18 WSOPC gold rings to be awarded from Aug. 14-25. The Bay Area poker hotspot is set to pay out $1.2 million in guaranteed prize money during the festival, with the centerpiece of the whole affair being the $500,000 guaranteed $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Graton no-limit hold’em main event, which will run from Aug. 22-25.
Alex Lipkin
The WSOPC stop at the venue this February was anchored by the same event. It attracted 558 entries in that running, handily surpassing the $500,000 guarantee to create a prize pool of $845,370 that was paid out amongst the top 85 finishers. Alex Lipkin came away with the title in the end, earning $162,520 as the champion.
Two-time WSOP bracelet winner Marco Johnson finished third. The Bay Area native earned $74,400 for his podium showing.
The upcoming series has eight events with guaranteed prize pools, with half of those ensuring six figures in prize money. While the main event and its half-million-dollar guarantee rightfully grabs the headlines, the schedule also includes a $250,000 guaranteed $600 deep stack (Aug. 14-17), a $400 no-limit hold’em ‘Monster Stack’ with a $150,000 guarantee (Aug. 19-21), and a $1,100 buy-in that also comes with a $100,000 guarantee (Aug. 24-25).
This festival features something for everyone, with buy-ins ranging from $250 up to $3,300. There are two seniors events, a ladies event, and multiple non-hold’em offerings including H.O.R.S.E., limit Omaha eight-or-better, and big O (pot-limit five-card Omaha eight-or-better).
Here is a look at the full schedule for the upcoming 2025 WSOP Circuit Graton festival:
| Event | Starts | Days | Buy-In |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Big Stack $50K GTD | Aug. 14 | 1 | $400 |
| $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deep Stack $250K GTD* | Aug. 14 | 4 | $600 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mega Stack $50K GTD | Aug. 17 | 1 | $400 |
| $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gra-Ton of Chips $50K GTD* | Aug. 17 | 4 | $300 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors $50K GTD | Aug. 18 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Six Max | Aug. 18 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 H.O.R.S.E. | Aug. 19 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack $150K GTD* | Aug. 19 | 3 | $400 |
| $400 Limit Omaha 8 | Aug. 20 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 Pot-Limit Big O | Aug. 21 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies | Aug. 21 | 1 | $400 |
| $3,300 No-Limit Hold’em | Aug. 21 | 2 | $3,300 |
| $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em $500K GTD* | Aug. 22 | 4 | $1,700 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em | Aug. 23 | 1 | $400 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack | Aug. 24 | 1 | $400 |
| $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em $100K GTD | Aug. 24 | 2 | $1,100 |
| $250 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors | Aug. 25 | 1 | $250 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em | Aug. 25 | 1 | $400 |
About Graton Resort & Casino
Graton Resort & Casino is located less than an hour north of San Francisco. It first opened in 2013, and celebrated its 10-year anniversary by kicking off a $1 billion expansion project.
The property has a commanding presence among the rolling hills of Northern California’s wine country. Owned and operated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Graton Resort & Casino features table games, the latest slot machines, upscale and casual dining, plus entertainment options for visitors and locals alike.
According to the venue’s official website, the poker room is, “… perfect for the recreational table player and seasoned pros alike. Graton Resort & Casino Poker guests have won more than $18,000,000 in jackpots and prizes. Step into the most exciting poker action in the Greater Bay Area – including special offers and tournament action. The Poker Room boasts 20 tables with a variety of limit, no-limit, and pot-limit games, featuring the most lucrative Bad Beat Jackpots and Daily Bonus Payout programs in the area.”
