$1,700 NLH Main Event $500K GTD
USD 1,700- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- USD 500,000
- Published starts
- 2 Oct, 3 Oct
- Re-entry
- 2 Re-Entries Per Flight
- Starting chips
- 40,000
WSOP Circuit / United States
WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Casino Resort 2026
Thunder Valley's USD 1,700 main-event entry flights were October 2–3. The series continues through October 5, with a USD 400 NLH Series Finale at 11:00 on the final day. Follow WSOP for remaining entry options.
⌖ Lincoln, United StatesEnded
AT A GLANCE24 Sept – 5 Oct 2026
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
MAIN EVENT BUY-INUSD 1,700
Official sources ↗Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.
01 / ABOUT THIS EDITION
Venue, entry rules & trip budget
Venue & location
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Lincoln, United States. Check the official venue page for the exact arrival address.
Open venue mapTimes published by the organizer use America/Los Angeles.
Entry information for this edition
Entry requirements for this edition were not confirmed in our overview.
This edition has ended. These details do not establish eligibility or availability for another edition.
Planning your budget
Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.
Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.
02 / THIS EDITION’S HIGHLIGHTS
Key buy-ins & event highlights
Selected buy-ins recorded for this edition. The official sources below may now describe a later edition.
$400 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout
USD 400- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- Not confirmed
- Published starts
- 24 Sept
- Re-entry
- Freezeout
- Starting chips
- 20,000
NLH The Opener $250K GTD
USD 400- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- USD 250,000
- Published starts
- 24 Sept, 25 Sept, 26 Sept
- Re-entry
- 1 Re-Entry Per Flight
- Starting chips
- 20,000
NLH Series Finale
USD 400- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- Not confirmed
- Published starts
- 5 Oct
- Re-entry
- 1 Re-Entry
- Starting chips
- 20,000
Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. These historical highlights do not describe current entry options.
03 / BEYOND THE TABLE
Explore Lincoln.
The destination guide below is maintained separately from this historical edition. Check current availability with each provider; festival-specific offers from this edition are no longer current.
Getting there
Sacramento International (SMF)
An airport option to compare for your trip to Lincoln. Use the operator’s passenger information for ground transport and current arrival guidance; transfer times depend on the route and traffic.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Where to stay
Thunder Valley Casino Resort visitor information
Start with the official venue’s accommodation or visitor information. Compare the full room cost, cancellation terms and the journey to the tournament room before reserving. No live rates are quoted.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Food between sessions
Food at the venue
Use the official venue directory to check available dining. Confirm service hours for your tournament days, especially if play finishes late.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Winnings & tax
US withholding on gambling winnings can depend on tax residency and treaty eligibility. Ask the payer about the documents needed before the payout. A withholding amount is not necessarily your final tax liability; state and home-country reporting may also need review.
- IRS Publication 515 — nonresident withholdingChecked 26 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / ORIGINAL SOURCES
Explore the official sources.
These are the organizer links used for this edition. Pages may now describe another edition; check the year before using any schedule or registration option.
Organizer event pageOfficial schedule sourceVenue & visitor informationThis page is a historical overview. It does not offer entry to this ended edition.
Sources & verification
- WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Casino Resort 2026 — official event pageChecked 4 Oct 2026
What changed
— Added the October 5 USD 400 Series Finale as a later entry option after main-event flights.
— Overview added with official dates, selected buy-ins and travel links.