For the first time in 2025, the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois hosts the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit, offering 18 ring events with over $2 million in prize pool guarantees.
Las Vegas, Nevada (April 1, 2025) - In Elgin, Illinois just outside of Chicago, the Grand Victoria Casino offers exciting poker action as it floats on the scenic Fox River.
From Thursday, April 3 through Monday, April 14, 2025, the Grand Victoria is scheduled to host 18 World Series of Poker Circuit ring events with a combined prize pool guarantee of over $2 million.
The featured event of every WSOP Circuit series, the $1,700 Circuit Main Event provides players with a $750,000 guarantee and takes place Thursday, April 10 through Monday, April 14, with three Day One flights running on April 10, April 11, and April 12.
During the last WSOP Circuit series at the Grand Victoria in 2024, Jeremy Lenz took down the Circuit Main Event to win his first career ring and a career-best $194,977 top prize.
Complementing the Circuit Main Event at the Grand Victoria is a full schedule of exciting tournaments giving players a shot at a WSOP Circuit ring.
A popular event included in nearly every WSOP Circuit series schedule, the $600 Mini Main includes a $400,000 guarantee and takes place Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, with four Day One flights offered from April 3 through April 5.
For poker players who love large starting stacks, the $400 Monster Stack provides a $250,000 guarantee and runs from Tuesday, April 8 through Thursday, April 10, with three Day One flights scheduled for April 8 through April 9.
Every ring winner at the WSOPC series at Grand Victoria Casino receives a seat in the prestigious WSOP Tournament of Champions, a $1,000,000 freeroll that is also eligible to 2024/25 live and online bracelet winners.
The 2025 Tournament of Champions returns to Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and takes place Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17. The Tournament of Champions will be the featured event in a full WSOP Circuit series, with 18 ring events scheduled for Thursday, May 8 through Saturday, May 24.
The official Circuit Media Partner of the WSOP, Poker.Org will be onsite providing full coverage throughout the series in Elgin. Keep up with the action on the Poker.Org Instant feed as well as follow Poker.org on Twitter (@pokerorg) and Instagram (@poker_org_) for chip count reports, interviews, highlights of big hands, and more provided by live reporter Liam Gannon.
Check out the full ring event schedule for the upcoming WSOPC Grand Victoria series below.
Things To Do at Grand Victoria Casino
Bet at the Caesars Sportsbook
Conveniently located next to the Grand Victoria’s World Series of Poker Room, place some wagers and watch your favorite sports teams at the property’s Caesars Sportsbook.
With plenty of flatscreen TVs and betting kiosks that allow you to wager with ease, there is no better place in the casino whether you’re looking to watch the Bulls, Cubs, or White Sox.
Grab a Bite at Buckinghams Steakhouse and Bistro
The premier restaurant at the Grand Victoria, Buckinghams Steakhouse and Bistro is the best establishment to enjoy a meal when on dinner break.
With curved leather booths coupled with a spectacular fireplace, the “old world” feel provided by Buckinghams is rivaled only by their spectacular menu.
Along with their world-class steaks, be sure to try other classics like Buckinghams’ shrimp cocktail and Chateaubriand for Two for those who like to share.
Take advantage of lucrative Casino Promotions
Whether you enjoy the thrill of the felt or chasing jackpots on slot machines, there are plenty of great promotions at the Grand Victoria for players to take advantage of.
For poker players looking to win themselves a buy-in or two by grinding cash games, visit the World Series of Poker Room, where players can win $200 high hands on select days and times.
If you’re over the age of 50 and plan on visiting the Grand Victoria during the WSOP Circuit series, be sure to take advantage of the property’s Nifty 50 promotion, where qualifying gamblers can earn up to $500 in free slot play on Wednesdays.