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World Series of Poker Debuts Highly Anticipated 2021-2022 Circuit Schedule

The World Series of Poker® is thrilled to announce the return of the WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C), following an 18-month hiatus. The popular regional poker tour will return for its 17th season on Thanksgiving Day–Thursday, Nov. 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC immediately following the conclusion of the 2021 World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas. Thirteen stops have been scheduled to date, with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks.
The prestigious $1million freeroll will return featuring a new qualification format this season, refocused to make every event a pathway to win a highly coveted WSOP gold bracelet. Beginning with the Cherokee Circuit Event, any official gold ring winners, from either the live or online circuit events through July 2022, will qualify for the new invitation-only “Tournament of Champions” event during the 2022 World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas. 2022 online or live bracelet winners will also be eligible to compete in the new signature event.
“It’s been too long, so it’s great to see the Circuit hitting the road once again,” said Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the World Series of Poker, Ty Stewart. “The WSOP-C is one of our most important initiatives, allowing regional players to experience big-time poker and providing grinders a platform to earn a living. We’re pumped up about the new ‘Tournament of Champions’ format where all our winders will come together for one event. Just win and you’re in!”
While many venues will be familiar during the 2021-22 season, new stops have already been added, including:
- Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, Pompano Beach, FL
- Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY
- Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary, Alberta Canada
The Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles will be WSOP-C’s second stop beginning on Thursday, Dec. 9 with the tour continuing virtually non-stop until the season-culminating stop at Harrah’s New Orleans on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Most WSOP-C stops will begin on Thursdays, with the four-day Main Events beginning on the second Friday of the tournament. Each stop is encouraged to add Seniors and Ladies events, where the winners will qualify to participate in the “Tournament of Champions” in Las Vegas. WSOP-C events will be played using a Big Blind Ante format, offering the same expanded starting chips unveiled for the 2019-20 season. WSOP-C stops will feature standardized tournament structures and payouts, ensuring players traveling to multiple stops will be treated in a consistent manner at each event, barring any regulatory or local law differences. All stops will release their series’ event schedules upon approval by their local regulatory body, with the guarantee that every stop will offer at least a dozen official gold ring events starting at a $250 buy-in level and will include a $1,700 Main Event.
2022 WSOP Online Circuit events on WSOP.COM will be scheduled monthly following the year-end Championship with a $250,000 freeroll scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 28.
WSOP-C schedules are subject to change and the WSOP reserves the right to make changes to all events related to the WSOP-C at any time. Please visit WSOP.com/2021/circuit for the latest news and information related to these events. Additional information on individual circuit events, including event schedules and structure sheets, can be found on each respective property’s websites or by visiting www.WSOP.com
*The WSOP-C Events and “Tournament of Champions” event are subject change, with tournament rules and restrictions to be determined. The timing, number and location of events are subject to change and all applicable gaming regulations. Additional information regarding international and online circuit events will be released at a later date.
WORLD SERIES OF POKER 2021-2022 CIRCUIT TOUR SCHEDULE
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TOURNAMENT DATES |
TOURNAMENT LOCATION |
1 |
November 25 – December 6, 2021 |
Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina) |
2 |
December 4 -15, 2021 |
The Bicycle Casino (Los Angeles) |
3 |
December 9 – 19, 2021 |
Hilton Aruba |
4 |
January 6 – 17, 2022 |
Choctaw Durant (Dallas/Oklahoma) |
5 |
January 12 – 23, 2022 |
Deerfoot Inn (Calgary, Canada) |
6 |
January 13 – 24, 2022 |
Thunder Valley Casino (Northern California) |
7 |
January 20 – 31, 2022 |
Horseshoe/Tunica (MS) |
8 |
February 3 – 14, 2022 |
Isle of Capri (Pompano Beach, Florida) |
9 |
March 10 – 21, 2022 |
Hard Rock (Tulsa) |
10 |
March 17 – 28, 2022 |
Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, NY) |
11 |
April 7 – 18, 2022 |
Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina) |
12 |
April 21 – May 2, 2022 |
Horseshoe/Tunica (MS) |
13 |
May 5 – 16, 2022 |
Harrah’s New Orleans (Louisiana) |
|
TBD – WSOP 2022 |
WSOP Tournament of Champions |
**More stops are expected to be added as the season progresses**
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Confut USA and BetExpo explore the football and iGaming market

Confut USA and BetExpo join forces to provide a unique experience, bringing together speakers and professionals from the global football and iGaming industries in a single event, which will take place on June 11th and 12th, at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to explore topics such as sports betting, market trends, technological innovations and business opportunities.
Arthur Lobo, CEO of Confut, commented on the partnership: “The partnership with BetExpo represents a strategic merger of two industries that go hand in hand: football and iGaming. This move not only expands the diversity of content at the event, but also creates an ecosystem that is conducive to generating business between companies in the betting sector, clubs, leagues and other stakeholders. In addition, it promotes fundamental discussions on regulation, technology integration and best practices in the market.”
In addition, Pedrão Bet, CEO of BetExpo, also stated how positive the union of the two events will be:
“The partnership between BetExpo and Confut represents a strategic union of great impact, combining expertise, innovation and joining two sectors that are rapidly expanding in the global market.”
For brands looking to activate their business in these two markets, Confut USA and BetExpo offer exclusive business opportunities and experiences.
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Eugene Ravdin from SEOBROTHERS joins the SiGMA Awards Americas jury

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, will join the jury at the upcoming SiGMA Awards Americas, set to take place on April 7, 2025, at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil.
The SiGMA Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in the iGaming industry, celebrating excellence in digital innovation, emerging technologies, and the online gaming sector. The awards highlight both individual achievements and collective contributions that drive growth, operational success, and cutting-edge approaches in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
SiGMA Awards Americas will be awarded at the SiGMA Americas Summit. The event will allow industry leaders and peers to honour those who have achieved significant growth and engagement over the past year in the region. Finalists will be recognized in 28 categories. Voting closes on April 1.
The judges include industry experts such as Emilio Takas, Head of SEO at Kingbet Media, and Michelle Dvorak, CEO and Owner of MetroNY, among others.
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Online casino with a Nordic twist enters yet another market as it continues to deploy its ambitious international expansion plans

Winlandia.com, the online casino brand with a distinctly Nordic feel, has made its debut in Canada as it continues to expand its reach into international markets.
Winlandia is celebrating ten years of Nordic excellence and is now available for Canadian players, with its website available in both English and French.
Canadian players will get a real sense of Finnish Sisu when they sign up to Winlandia for the first time with a generous welcome bonus that is up for grabs.
When it comes to depositing, Winlandia has a well-stocked cashier including Visa, Mastercard, MuchBetter, Paysafecard, Payz, AstroPay and of course, Interac.
Players can expect instant deposits and fast withdrawals, so they get their winnings without delay.
The cool Nordic vibes extend to the online casino lobby where players can explore a vast portfolio of more than 9,000 slot, table, instant win, bingo, Slingo, arcade and live dealer titles.
Just some of the providers available include Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Microgaming, Red Tiger, Play’n GO, Blueprint Gaming, IGT, Scientific Games, Nolimit City and Evolution Gaming.
Winlandia players will be able to benefit from its Personalization Platform that was implemented at the beginning of last year. This means players will get individual game recommendations based on real-time data, a bit like Netflix but for casino games, not movies.
Canadian players can also enjoy some of the most generous promotions in the market, including Daily Picks which sees free spins and other bonuses added to their account each day.
They can also take part in thrilling slot tournaments and go head-to-head with other players and where if they place high on the leaderboard, there are big prizes to be won.
Winlandia is powered by SkillOnNet and has quickly emerged as a top online casino brand in competitive markets such as Finland, Denmark and the UK.
The team behind the site is confident that Canadian players will be drawn to its comprehensive offering and unique Nordic flavour.
Winlandia has extended its collaboration with its premium affiliate partner, Gambling.com, as their exclusive launch partner for the Canadian market. Via their site assets like Gambling.com/ca, players will get an exclusive offer of 100% up to $5,000 + 150 Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza.
Christoffer Grönlund, Head of Acquisitions & PR at Winlandia, said: “Players in Canada can now enjoy an authentic Nordic online casino experience that includes thousands of casino games from the biggest providers offered alongside generous bonuses and promotions.
“Despite being an international brand, localisation is very important to us and that’s why we implemented the payment method Interac to our cashier and ensure we have the most popular game providers for the Canadian market in our game lobby.
“Canada is a big market and one that we are incredibly excited to enter this market together with our Premium Affiliate Partner Gambling.com/ca. We truly believe that their high volume of quality traffic of players will enjoy what we have to offer at Winlandia.”
Gary Connelly, Senior Key Account Manager at Gambling.com Group, added: “I’m excited to welcome Winlandia Casino as they prepare for their Canadian launch.
“With 10 years of Nordic excellence and trust, a standout design, and an impressive portfolio of over 9,000+ games, Winlandia is well-positioned for success in this market. Following strong results in the UK, I look forward to a successful partnership in Canada, where their fresh player base offers great conversion potential.”
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