TORONTO (February 26, 2025) – Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (“Great Canadian Toronto”) and GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, are pleased to announce the return of the highly anticipated World Series of Poker Circuit Event at the Poker Room at Great Canadian Toronto. Online satellites will be hosted by GGPoker.
Following the resounding success of Toronto’s inaugural 2024 WSOP Circuit Event, the 2025 edition is set to raise the stakes with an expanded schedule and increased prize pools. The tournament will take place from April 10 – 22, 2025, featuring 11 WSOP Circuit Ring Events.
Building on overwhelming demand after last year’s event, this year’s tournament is expected to surpass the $5.5 million prize pool achieved in 2024, thanks to an extended schedule. The 2025 lineup will feature a diverse array of events, including the much-anticipated $2,000 Main Event and the $3,500 High Roller event, along with new Ladies, Seniors Events and Pot Limit Omaha tournament.
Last year’s inaugural WSOP Circuit Event in Toronto saw over 6,000 entries, including 324 Main Event online qualifiers from GGPoker, competing for a record-breaking $5.5 million prize pool—far exceeding the initial $3.9 million estimate. The $2,000 Main Event alone generated a $2.8 million prize pool, while the $3,500 High Roller Event saw a $1 million prize pool.
Earlier this year, Great Canadian Toronto announced an exclusive partnership with GGPoker, making it the only destination in Ontario for WSOP action, Bracelet and Ring events. As part of the partnership, The Poker Room at Great Canadian Toronto is now officially sponsored by GGPoker solidifying the resort’s reputation as a premier poker destination.
“We’re thrilled to partner once again with GGPoker to bring an elite poker experience to Toronto,” said Michael Kim, Executive Vice President, Great Canadian Entertainment. “The demand for this exceptional tournament continues to grow, attracting top talent from around the world. This year’s event promises even higher stakes and unparalleled excitement. We’re proud to continue elevating the poker scene and being the sole destination in Ontario delivering WSOP events for players and fans alike.”
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Great Canadian and deliver premier poker experiences,” said Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker. “By combining the best of live and online poker, we’re ensuring players have unparalleled access to the WSOP Circuit in Ontario.”
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About Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, Canada’s newest and largest casino resort, opened in June 2023. The $1 billion landmark entertainment destination features 328,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, including High Limit Table and Slot rooms, a 400-room hotel, multiple dining options, private event and flexible meeting spaces, and The Theatre, a 5,000-person live entertainment venue in association with Live Nation.
Consistent with Great Canadian Toronto’s commitment to responsible gambling, the resort features two PlaySmart Centres on the gaming floor, offering interactive tools and responsible gambling resources, including participation in OLG’s voluntary My PlayBreak program. For more information please visit greatcanadiantoronto.com or follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
About Great Canadian Entertainment
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is Canada’s leading gaming and hospitality company, operating 23 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With over 19,000 slot machines, 650 live table games, and 60 restaurants, the company delivers premier entertainment experiences to over 20 million gaming visitors annually.
Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to supporting communities through its PROUD program, benefiting healthcare, education, and social services across Canada.
To learn more, visit greatcanadian.com or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About GGPoker
GGPoker is the World’s Biggest Poker Room, offering cutting-edge poker innovations like Rush & Cash, All-In or Fold, Flip & Go, Spin & Gold, and Mystery Battle Royale. The platform hosts exclusive WSOP Online events and has broken multiple records, including hosting the largest WSOP Online Main Event in history.
In 2024, over 1,100 GGPoker players participated in the WSOP Main Event, setting new attendance records for the second year in a row. GGPoker was named Poker Operator of the Year at the EGR Operator Awards 2024.
Find out more about GGPoker at GGPoker.com and on Facebook, X and Reddit.
About the World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker® (WSOP) is the most prestigious poker tournament series, having awarded over $4 billion in prize money since its inception in 1970. The 2024 WSOP flagship event in Las Vegas attracted 229,553 entrants, awarding a record-breaking $438 million in prize money. The WSOP hosts 40 Circuit Events annually across five continents, including WSOP Europe, WSOP Paradise, and WSOP Online.
For more information, visit www.wsop.com.
