Caesars Entertainment will stage a World Series of Poker Circuit stop at Harrah’s Atlantic City from 14 to 25 August. The event returns after a five-year hiatus, and Caesars retains the right to operate the Circuit under its agreement to sell the WSOP to NSUS Group.
The return adds a scheduled poker tournament to Harrah’s Atlantic City’s gaming events calendar.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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