The fall points race is underway at Amarillo Social Club, with monthly bonuses and an overall travel prize on the line. This week, we also look at two active WSOP Circuit stops and an October WPT Prime event in Texas.
At the club: three monthly bonuses and a travel voucher
The tournament points series runs from September 11 through December 5, 2026. The points leader for September, October and November will receive a $500 bonus for that month. The overall points winner will receive a $2,500 travel voucher.
Follow the current points leaderboard for standings and visit the club tournament schedule for event details. Standings update daily at 6 AM Central.
Council Bluffs reaches its Main Event weekend
The WSOP Circuit stop at Horseshoe Council Bluffs runs September 17–28, with 18 ring events. Its $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event begins September 25, putting the Iowa stop into its headline weekend. See the official WSOP announcement for the series details.
Thunder Valley carries the Circuit into October
Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, opened its latest WSOP Circuit series on September 24. The stop runs through October 5 and features 16 ring events. The WSOP preview lists the $1,700 Main Event beginning October 2.
On the Texas calendar: WPT Prime Lodge
The WPT Prime Lodge Championship is listed for October 8–12 at Lodge Card Club Austin. Its published schedule shows $1,100 championship starting flights beginning October 8 and a $1 million guarantee. The surrounding festival includes Hold’em and mixed-format events; check the official WPT schedule for individual start times and structures.
This edition was checked against official tour sources on September 25, 2026. Confirm event details with the host venue before making travel plans.