This November, the World Series of Poker Circuit makes its long-awaited debut in Central America, bringing the golden ring chase to one of Latin America’s most stunning destinations. From November 6 to 15, the Hilton Panama and StarBay Casino will host the WSOP Circuit Panama 2025 — ten days of high-level poker, massive prize pools, and a backdrop of tropical paradise.
Alongside the action on the felt, players can soak in the best of Panama: tours of the famous Canal, white-sand beaches in San Blas, rooftop dinners overlooking the bay, and the kind of nightlife that makes the trip unforgettable.
As if that wasn’t enticing enough, every winner of a WSOP Circuit ring event in Panama will also receive a $5,000 “Ticket to Paradise” package for the much-anticipated 2025 WSOP Paradise, turning each ring victory into a passport to a Bahamas poker adventure of a lifetime. Package includes entry to the $2,500 Mystery Bounty Championship, a six-night stay at Atlantis, and buffet access — the perfect encore to a Panama victory.
The Main Event
The crown jewel is the $1,700 Main Event, starting Monday, November 10, with a deep 40,000-chip starting stack and 40-minute levels. Expect to see the region’s top pros mixing it up with online qualifiers and traveling grinders, all chasing the biggest payday of the festival — and one of poker’s most prestigious pieces of jewelry.
Every Main Event seat is a ticket to a world-class structure, but GGPoker is making it possible to get there for a fraction of the cost. Online satellites start from just $5, and a full package is worth $2,500, including the Main Event buy-in and $800 for travel expenses.
Side Events and Variety
It’s not all about the Main Event. Across the 12 official WSOP Circuit ring events, players will find something for every taste and bankroll: Mystery Bounties, Pot-Limit Omaha in 4- and 5-card formats, progressive knockout high rollers, and quick-fire turbos for those who like to gamble late into the night.
Qualify Online via GGPoker
GGPoker is the exclusive home for online satellites to WSOP Circuit Panama, running a 12-week campaign with 20 guaranteed $2,500 packages up for grabs.
Online Satellite Structure (ET Time)
- Daily $5 Satellites: Multiple runs Mon–Sat at 3–7 PM, Sun at 12–4 PM
- $33 Package Qualifiers: Every day at 8 PM
- $22 Last Chance Satellites: Sundays at 4 PM
- $215 Weekly Finals: Sundays at 7 PM
With buy-ins as low as $5, anyone in Latin America can take their shot at playing a WSOP event in a dream location.
WSOP Circuit Panama 2025 – Full Ring Event Schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Starting Stack | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Nov 6 | Event #1: $500 Mini Main Event | $500 | 30,000 | 30 min |
| Thu Nov 6 | Event #2: $300 Gladiator | $300 | 25,000 | 25 min |
| Sat Nov 8 | Event #3: $600 Mystery Bounty | $600 | 50,000 | 30 min |
| Mon Nov 10 | Event #4: $1,700 Main Event | $1,700 | 40,000 | 40 min |
| Mon Nov 10 | Event #5: $600 PLO | $600 | 40,000 | 30 min |
| Tue Nov 11 | Event #6: $2,500 High Roller PKO NLH | $2,500 | 100,000 | 35 min |
| Wed Nov 12 | Event #7: $600 NLH | $600 | 40,000 | 30 min |
| Thu Nov 13 | Event #8: $600 PLO4/PLO5 | $600 | 40,000 | 30 min |
| Fri Nov 14 | Event #9: $500 The Closer | $500 | 40,000 | 25 min |
| Fri Nov 14 | Event #10: $3,500 Super High Roller | $3,500 | 100,000 | 40 min |
| Fri Nov 14 | Event #11: $400 NLH Turbo | $400 | 25,000 | 15 min |
| Sat Nov 15 | Event #12: $2,500 High Roller PKO PLO | $2,500 | 100,000 | 35 min |
Why This Stop Matters
This will be the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop in Central America, opening the doors for hundreds of players to chase their first ring without leaving the region. Between the golden hardware, the international prestige, and the chance to parlay a small online satellite into a life-changing trip, WSOP Circuit Panama has all the makings of a landmark event for Latin American poker.
