SPRING 2010 REGIONAL INFORMATION
Regional Championship Schedule Updated At The Bottom Of This Page
Regional Championships are what you have been playing for all season and this is your chance to move on to the National Championships.
Please keep the following things in mind...
You need to be 21 years old (by the time of the National Championship) in order to play in Regionals and must have ID with you.
There is a qualified wait list for each location. You will see your name and/or receive an e-mail if you are on this list. There is a 95% chance you will receive a seat if you are on the wait list. BUT you can not just put your name on a wait list at the event.
REGIONAL RULES & GUIDELINES
Please keep in mind that World Tavern Poker runs about 19 Regional Championships around the country each season for upwards of 5,000 players!
Qualified Regionals - A qualified regional championship is defined by a minimum of 5 bars in your Area.
Dates, Locations and Times are subject to change. Please check the website often to make sure you have the most up to date information.
Age - You must be 21 to play in a Regional Championship because the winners move on to the Nationals at a Casino!
Locations - We do our best to choose locations that are centrally located to the bars who are participating. But that is not always possible. Please keep in mind that this is a Regional Championship and not a “2 mile away championship” ?. One thing many players do is carpool to these events.
Dates - We also attempt to have most Regional Championship events on Saturdays or Sundays however at times the only possible available date is on a weeknight.
E-mail Invitations - E-mail invitations go out before each event (sometimes just a few days before because of timing). If you do not get an e-mail but feel you qualified, you can log onto
www.worldtavernpoker.com with your player log in info, and click on the MY EVENTS tab. You will see all the events you are registered for including Regional Championships.
Wait Lists - Because not everyone can make it to Regional Championships, we create a qualified waiting list. YOU MUST HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THIS WAITING LIST and will receive an invitation. It is rare that a player on the waiting list does not get a seat at Regionals. So come on out and there is a great chance you will get to play. YOU CAN NOT SIGN UP FOR A WAIT LIST AT THE VENUE.
Tournament Structure - The tournament structure for each event is the standard World Tavern Poker structure with 9,900 in starting chips.
Not Transferable - Regional Qualifying seats are not transferable.
National Championships - The Top Players from these Regional Championships will be playing in the Spring National Championships during the World Tavern Poker Open in Las Vegas and there chance at 1 of 8 seats into World Series of Poker Events!
WHO QUALIFIES FOR A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP?
For a Qualified Regional Championship (at least 5 WTP bars in your “Area”), the following is a list of ways to qualify.
TOP 10 TAVERN RANKING - The Top 10 from ranked players from each Tavern (at the end of the season) automatically qualify for their Regional Championships.
SEMI-FINAL TAVERN CHAMPIONSHIPS - Any player who has won a Semi-Final Table at their Tavern Championships also qualifies. Please note, that because of the short amount of time between Tavern Championships and Regionals your name may not be on the list…BUT DON'T WORRY, YOU ARE GUARANTEED A SEAT WHEN YOU SHOW UP!
REGIONAL RANKING - Depending on the # of local taverns and players invited, your Regional ranking can also earn you a seat in Regionals. Check the list of Qualified Players at the end of the season to see if your name is on the list.
TAVERN SEAT - Each Tavern gets to give away 1 seat to Regionals. Some Taverns give it to their TD, others run a special tournament.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR NATIONALS FROM REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS?
There are 3 standard types of Regional Championships dependent on the number of bars in that area.
Single Regional Event - 120 qualified players. Top 10 qualify for Nationals
Double Regional Event - 240 +/- qualified players. Top 20 qualify for Nationals.
SMALLER REGIONS
In markets with less than 5 taverns participating in a Regional Championship prizes will be given out by the hosting tavern. As well, World Tavern Poker will provide the following:
1 bars - In a single bar market, the Tavern Champion receives;
A seat in the National Championship
2-4 Bar Markets
Each Tavern Champion receives a seat in the National Championship.
A tavern will also be selected to host a Regional Championship where the number of players that qualify will be based on the number of players ranked in those regions.
At this Regional Championship Event, the following will be awarded
1st Place = Free Ticket to the World Tavern Poker Open & a Seat in the National Championship
2nd & 3rd Place = Seat in the National Championship
WHAT IS A BADGE TO THE WTP OPEN?
If you have never been to a World Tavern Poker Open you are missing the time of your life. The WTP Open is a 3-4 day event that includes parties, private cash tournaments, the National Championship and tons of great games and prizes! Visit www.WorldTavernOpen.com for more details.
Spring 2010 Regional Locations
South Jersey/Philadelphia
Marco's
115 S. Elmwood Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-596-1106
When: Saturday, July 24
Check In: 11:00am
Start Time: 1:00pm
Congratulations to the Winners
BRUCE MCLEOD
MICHAEL GRILLO
CAROLYN WARE
HEATHER GARSON
MARTHA GUAREZ
DAWN MATHIS
MARTIN MYERS
ED RUMER
DAVE CORDISCO
JEUEL CATO
BILL FELMEY
JASON WINTER
SKIP GAMACHE
TIFFANY CASTRO
JASON BROADHURST
KENNY GUARAZ
KEITH WHITBY
DANIEL MCFARLAND
JETT DAMASK
BRIAN DOUGHERTY
Central Virginia
Mitchell's
403 North Main Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
When: Saturday, July 24
Check In: 12:00pm
Start Time: 1:00pm
Congratulations to the Winners
TIM TILLAGE
TERRY WILLIAMS
GERALD KALMANEK
SANDY SODINI
REX WILSON
ROBERT COOK
THOMAS SMITH
STEVE MARTIN
JAMES PEARSON
CAROL ELLIS
JAMES WALKER
MARY MITCHELL
LEANN HANNA
JODI LANE
ALLAN HANNA
VINCENT SCIARABBA
WALLY RUSSELL
JOE MOORE
HARRIETT PAVASKO
JOE HOSTETTER
Erie
Frankilin VFW 1835
411 9th Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814-432-774
When: Saturday, July 24
Check In: 11:30am
Start Time: 1:00pm
Congratulations to the Winners
RUSS DONALDSON
BILL LAWRENCE
MATHEW SCHUSTER
STEVEN JACOBS
BERTON RUTHERFORD
TODD ZIMMER
RODGER GOOD
PAUL SWARTZFAGER
KATANA GLEASON
DARNELL JORDAN
Poconos/Wayne City
Tom Quick Inn
411 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
570-409-1000
When: Sunday, July 25
Check In: 11:30am
Start Time: 1:00pm
Congratulations to the Winners:
SAM STONE
PAMELA DUNLEAVY
JOHN BIBBO
KEN SIMONDS
ROBERT HOLMES
ED MOSHER
GEVA ROGERS
GLENN GUSTAVSON
ROGER COLEMAN
ANGIE MICHALIGA
WILLIAM A. CLAGUE
PETE SANTI
BILL DUDA
JACK GOMEZ
WELDON, CHRIS WELDON
BILLDO CLEVELAND
JERRY FRAZIER
DANIEL EASH
DEREK BRUNELLE
VINNIE FOGLIO
Michigan
Overtyme Grill and Taproom
4724 Dixie Highway
Waterford, MI 48329
248-674-4507
When: Sunday, July 25
Check In: 1:00pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
The snow is gone and the sun is shining and once again Overtyme Grill and Taproom is hosting the Michigan Regional Championships. If you came out last time, you know what a blast it was. Come out and join the party with all your local poker buddies. Check in Starts at 1pm, but get there early enough to enjoy some lunch. Overtyme will have wings 6 for $2 and 10oz steaks for $9.99
Bars Included:
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OVERTYME GRILL AND TAPROOM
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Shorty's Bar and Grill
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Hatchy's Downtown Utica
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Anita's Place
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Mr. Big Sports Bar
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Bullfrogs
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Boat Bar
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Airway Lounge
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Crescent Lake Inn
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Scores Bar and Grill
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Shap's Restaurant
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Orion Sports Bar
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Breakers Bar & Grill
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Qualified Players List.
Altoona
The Windber Hotel
502 15th Street
Windber, PA 15963
When: Sunday, July 25
Check In: 12:00pm
Start Time: 1:00pm
World Tavern Poker is back at The Windber Hotel. Make it to the Top 10 and you will move on to the National Event in Las Vegas.
Bars Included:
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Andy's Bar & Grill
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Black & Gold Tavern
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Shaw's Bar & Grill
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Holt Daddy's Pub
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The Windber Hotel
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Qualified Players List.
Wisconsin
Fuzzy's
N. 5729 410th
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-231-3899
When: Sunday, July 25
Check In: 2:00pm
Start Time: 3:00pm
The Spring 2010 Regional Event will be at Fuzzy's. Come out for great poker and great people. Make it to the Top 3 and you will move on to the National Event in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to the Winners:
BRECK SCHWARTZ
BILL DREW
JIM HARMER
Illinois
Chaser`s Iron Horse
3036 N. Peoria Rd.
Springfield, Il 67707
217-670-0549
When: Sunday, July 25
Check In: 12:00pm
Start Time: 1:00pm
Congratulations to the Winners
GARY EPPERSON
JASON POWELL
DONA HORNSTEIN