$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
WSOP Circuit comes to Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln. Compare the published main-event entry and dates, then use the official organizer links to choose your starting day and confirm the rules.
⌖ Lincoln, United StatesUpcoming
AT A GLANCE24 Sept – 5 Oct 2026
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
MAIN EVENT BUY-INUSD 1,700
Official entry points ↗01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The tournament, in context.
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.
Registration essentials
Confirm eligibility, identification requirements, payment methods and registration cutoffs with the organizer before travelling.
This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.
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 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY
Key buy-ins & event highlights
A selection of headline and accessible events to help compare the trip. Follow the official link below for every tournament, flight and live registration detail.
$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
Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.
03 / BEYOND THE TABLE
Plan your time in Lincoln.
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 6 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Interested? Go straight
to the source.
Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.
Official event & registrationFull official scheduleVenue & visitor informationExternal websites may offer their own apps or require an account. Our account is separate.
Sources & verification
- WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Casino Resort 2026 — official event pageChecked 6 Sept 2026
What changed
— Overview added with official dates, selected buy-ins and travel links.