WSOP Circuit Returns to Belgium After 8 Years With Middelkerke Festival

Casino Middelkerke Belgium
Casino Middelkerke

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is making its way back to Belgium after eight years, with Casino Middelkerke Betfirst by Partouche set to host 11 days of nonstop poker action from November 6–16, 2025. The last Belgian stop was held in Brussels in 2017, and now the prestigious circuit returns, where a mix of affordable buy-ins, exciting formats, and coveted WSOP gold rings are expected to draw both regional talent and international pros to the Belgian coast.

All ring winners from the Belgium stop will also secure a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, which includes entry into the $2,500 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty with a massive $5,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, accommodation at the iconic Atlantis resort, and full access to its world-class buffet.

The Main Attraction

The crown jewel of the festival is the €1,500 WSOP Circuit Main Event, which runs from November 11–16 with six starting flights (Day 1A through Day 1F). The structure provides plenty of chances for players to find their run, and all survivors return for Day 2 and beyond to chase a life-changing prize pool and one of poker’s most coveted trophies: a WSOP Circuit gold ring plus a seat to the WSOP Circuit Championship.

2024 WSOP Circuit Ring

Mystery Bounty & High Roller Action

Among the highlights outside the Main Event is the €750 Mystery Bounty, starting on November 10. This modern bounty format has become a player favorite worldwide. Every elimination brings added suspense, with mystery envelopes hiding surprise prizes. For the higher-stakes crowd, the €2,200 High Roller (Nov 12) promises deep play, a competitive field, and another ring on the line.

The schedule balances serious competition with fun, fast formats. The festival opens with the €550 Opener (Nov 6) and the €375 Mini Main Event running across four flights. Other crowd-pleasers include the Queens Millions (Nov 8), Crazy Eights (Nov 13), and the Monster Stack (Nov 15). Cash game fans will also find plenty of action running late into the night throughout the series.

DateTimeEvent #EventBuy-In
Nov 612:00 PM2Mini Main NLH – Flight A€375
2:00 PM1NLH Opener€550
6:00 PM2Mini Main NLH – Flight B€375
Nov 712:00 PM2Mini Main NLH – Flight C€375
2:00 PM3PLO High Roller€1,100
6:00 PM2Mini Main NLH – Flight D€375
Nov 83:00 PM4NLH Queens Millions€375
Nov 91:00 PM1PKO NLH€550
Nov 1012:00 PM6NLH Mystery Bounty – Flight A€750
3:00 PM7Pot-Limit Omaha€375
6:00 PM6NLH Mystery Bounty – Flight B€750
Nov 1112:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight A€1,500
Nov 1212:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight B€1,500
3:00 PM9NLH High Roller€2,200
Nov 1312:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight C€1,500
2:00 PM8NLH Crazy Eights€375
6:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight D€1,500
Nov 1412:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight E€1,500
6:00 PM8Main Event NLH – Flight F€1,500
Nov 153:00 PM9NLH Monster Stack€550
Nov 163:00 PM12NLH Closer€375

The WSOP Circuit stop in Middelkerke promises a perfect mix of international prestige and regional charm. With gold rings, big prize pools, and a variety of formats on the menu, this series is set to be one of Belgium’s most exciting poker festivals of 2025.

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