$1.5M Cherokee Main Event headlines last WSOP Circuit stop of 2025

Harrah's Cherokee will welcome the World Series of Poker Circuit back to North Carolina next week for 18 ring events and a $1,500,000 Main Event.

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2025 December 24 . 1:33 AM

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$1.5M Cherokee Main Event headlines last WSOP Circuit stop of 2025

Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina is set to host the World Series of Poker Circuit from November 27 to December 7, 2023. The series kicks off with a $400 Turkey Day opener and features multiple high-stakes events, including a $1.5 million Main Event.

The action begins on November 27 with a $400 Turkey Day event. Two days later, a $600 No-Limit Hold’em tournament offers a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. On December 1, a $400 Six-Max event guarantees $200,000 in prizes.

A $750,000 Monster Stack runs across three opening flights on December 2-3. Meanwhile, a $1,100 buy-in tournament with a $300,000 prize pool takes place on December 3-4. The series also includes a $400 Mini Main Event, guaranteeing $750,000 in winnings. The highlight is the $1,700 Main Event, with two starting flights on December 5 and 6. The final table plays out on December 7, and the champion will be crowned the following day. The winner will join past champions like Zachary Fischer, who took home $324,000 in August from a $2 million prize pool. Beyond cash prizes, players can win a $5,000 Ticket to Paradise and a trip to The Bahamas next month. A Pick 3 fantasy game also offers a $30,000 package and a seat in the WSOP Super Main Event. The next WSOP Circuit stop at Harrah’s Cherokee is already scheduled for January 8-20, 2026.

The series wraps up on December 7, with the Main Event winner decided the next day. Players will compete for over $1.5 million in the headliner, alongside other six-figure guarantees. Additional perks include fantasy game prizes and a chance to win a luxury trip.