WSOP Circuit Playground Montreal 2025: Early Champions Crowned

By Mrinal Gujare

26 Aug 2025

Mrinal Gujare 26 Aug 2025

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Yves Perras won the $1,000 Mini Main Event, defeating 2,289 players.
Kevin Javier, Daniel Evan Notice, and Dhiraj Sharma secured their first WSOP Circuit rings in various events.
Upcoming highlights include the $800,000 Colossus and the $2,500 Main Event.

Image Credit: Playground Poker Club

The WSOP Circuit stop at Playground in Montreal has already delivered multiple champions, including Yves Perras in the Mini Main Event. With events like the Colossus and $2,500 Main Event still to come, the series promises even greater poker action.

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) has returned to Playground Poker Club in Montreal, with thousands of players chasing championship rings and life-changing payouts.

The first slate of tournaments has already produced memorable victories, large prize pools, and career milestones for Canadian and international players alike.

Event #1: $1,000 Mini Main Event

Yves Perras claimed the opening WSOP-C ring of the Montreal stop in the $1,000 Mini Main Event. Battling through a massive field of 2,289 entries, Perras secured his share of the $755,370 prize pool.

The win was a defining achievement for Perras, who demonstrated remarkable resilience across the tournament to capture the title.

Event #2: $400 6-Max

The fast-paced six-handed format attracted 164 entries, creating a $52,480 prize pool. Kevin Javier emerged victorious after hours of competitive play, earning his first WSOP Circuit ring and cementing himself as one of the early highlights of the Playground series.

Event #3: $400 Progressive Bounty

Daniel Evan Notice rose to the occasion in the $400 Progressive Bounty event. With 235 entries contributing to a $54,050 prize pool plus $23,500 in bounties, Notice showcased consistency and effective bounty hunting to secure both the title and his first championship ring.

Event #4: $400 Mega Stack

The $400 Mega Stack event drew 298 players, generating a prize pool of $98,340.

Dhiraj Sharma navigated through the competition with a dominant performance, particularly in the later stages, to claim his first WSOP Circuit ring.

Event #5: $400 Bounty

Event #5 saw 239 players battle for a share of $54,970 in prize money along with $23,900 in bounties. The tournament ended in an even chop between the final two players, with the championship ring and 10% of the prize pool left to decide. Arthur prevailed heads-up, claiming both the hardware and the final prize payout.

Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty

The Mystery Bounty format added drama to the sixth event of the series. After an intense final table, Matthew Osorio defeated Jean-Francois Levesque in a heads-up match filled with momentum swings.

Osorio secured $31,000, his first WSOP Circuit ring, and a $5,000 package to WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas.

Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mega Stack Turbo

Event #8 lasted over 14 hours before crowning a winner. Ali Dali outlasted Kerry Dupuis in the final showdown, earning $31,000, his first WSOP Circuit ring, and a $5,000 package to WSOP Paradise this December.

Upcoming Events at Playground Montreal

The WSOP-C Playground series is far from over. The $800,000 guaranteed Colossus event is currently underway, and anticipation is building for the $2,500 WSOP-C Montreal Main Event, which kicks off Thursday.

With massive fields expected, the upcoming tournaments promise even larger prize pools and more champions to be crowned.