WSOP Circuit returns to Latin America with Panama stop, GGPoker launches $5 qualifiers

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is set to return to Latin America, with Panama hosting an official stop from November 6–16, 2025, at the Hilton Panama Hotel and StarBay Casino, GGPoker announced on Wednesday.

Players across the region can qualify through GGPoker’s online satellite tournaments, with entry points starting at just $5. Over a 12-week series, GGPoker will award 20 guaranteed packages worth $2,500 each, comprising $1,700 Main Event seat and $800 travel stipend, totaling $50,000 in prize value.

The Panama stop will feature 12 official WSOP gold ring events, a packed schedule of side tournaments, and VIP activities, all set against a seaside backdrop. Winners of ring events will also receive a $5,000 WSOP Circuit Championship package, including a seat in the Mystery Bounty Championship and a six-night stay at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.

“Latin America is a passionate and fast-growing poker region, and events like WSOP Circuit Panama bolster our mission to bring the WSOP gold ring experience to players around the globe,” said Gregory Chochon, Chief Operating Officer of the World Series of Poker.

GGPoker will run daily and weekly qualifiers over 12 weeks, including:

• $5 daily satellites: 1,296 tournaments
• $33 package qualifiers: 312 tournaments
• $22 Last Chance: 12 tournaments
• $215 Weekly Finals: 12 tournaments

“WSOP Circuit Panama is a unique opportunity for players across Latin America to enjoy a world-class poker experience in an extraordinary setting,” said Juan Carreño, GGPoker Representative.