WSOP Circuit Manager TJ Reid Reveals All

In this special episode of the PokerNews Podcast, host Chad Holloway is joined by TJ Reid, the newly appointed WSOP U.S. Circuit Manager and fourth-place finisher in the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Reid shares his journey from poker media to the operator side of the WSOP, emphasizing his mission to make the circuit more player-focused and accessible. He discusses the strategic expansion of the circuit, including new stops in Austin, Texas and Danville, Virginia, and expresses enthusiasm for adding more mixed games like double and triple board bomb pots. Reid also reflects on his historic deep run in the $25K main event, attributing it to a perfect storm of bankroll flexibility, promotional incentives, and a strong personal motivation. He candidly critiques the controversial slow roll by Eric Wasserson, calling it inappropriate in such a high-stakes, high-pressure environment. The conversation highlights a broader shift at the WSOP toward transparency, player engagement, and brand humanization through figures like Reid and Jeff Platt. The episode closes with a call to players to engage directly with the circuit team, as Reid emphasizes that their voices now have a direct line to decision-makers.