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  REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

FALL 2008 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE 

FALL 2008 Regional Championships details are coming soon.  Because of the holidays, some Regional Championships will be held the first 2 weekends in December, while the balance will be held after the New Year.
ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL INVITATION IF YOU QUALIFIED.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN E-MAIL, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FILTER OR LOG ON AND CHECK UNDER MY EVENTS!

 
     
     

Regional Championships are what you have been playing for all season and this is your chance to move on to the National Championships in Atlantic City.

SO COME OUT OF THE HEAT AND LET'S HAVE SOME FUN AT THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Please keep the following things in mind...

You need to be 21 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 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 Fall National Championships during the World Tavern Poker Open in Atlantic City 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.

Triple Regional Event - 300 + qualified players.  Top 30 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:  

1-3 Taverns = Winner receives 1 Free Badge to the World Tavern Poker Open.   

4 Taverns = Winner receives Hotel accommodations at Nationals and 1 Free Badge  to the Open  


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.

                                                                         
Fall 2008 Regional Championships

Alright, it's Regional Championships again and this is what you have been playing for all season!

Remember about the changes we started last season

9,900 in starting chips
More players qualify for Nationals

And now…New T-shirts ?  You asked for it you got…The first every long sleeve Regional Championship t-shirts!

Below is a preliminary schedule of events.  We will be updating it daily with new locations/dates and the specific bars to be included in each event.

Remember that although unlikely, dates/times/locations are subject to change…so keep your eye out.

Good Luck To Everyone!


ATTENTION New Jersey and Eastern PA.  We were working on a Super Regional for you and will not have verification until Nov 24th.  Regardless, your regionals will be held after the New Year.  Thanks for the patience!


Raleigh Regional Championship 1
Mojo's is ready to put on a Regional Championship Poker Party this season with great specials and added prizes.  Don't miss this event.

Mojo's Billiards & Pub
1400 Vision Drive
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-3500

Date:  Saturday December 6, 2008
Check In:  5:00pm
Start Time:  6:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included:

1.       Blue Martini
2.       Five-O-Clock Sports Bar
3.       Front Row of Wakefield
4.       Fullhouse Bar(NC)
5.       Havana Deluxe (21+)
6.       Iron Horse Bar
7.       Legends Downtown Bar and Grill
8.       MoJos Billiards and Pub
9.       MoJo's Tuesday Only
10.     N & N Sports Bar and Grill
11.     Shooter's
12.     White Collar Crime
13.     Woody's At City Market

Qualified Players List.

Raleigh Regional Championship II
We are back at Oh Mulligan's on a Sunday afternoon for Football and Poker!  We will also have a big tournament that evening at 8:00pm for those who were knocked out of the main event!

Oh' Mulligans
100 Jerusalum Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 465-1900

Date:  Sunday December 7th
Check In:  3:00pm
Start Time:  4:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included:
1.    Babineau's (FRIDAY)NON SMOKING
2.    Babineau's Billiards(NON-SMOKING)
3.    Big Apple
4.    Crowleys Of Stonhenge
5.    Docks at the Capitol
6.    Eagle Ridge Golf Club
7.    Fubar Sports Bar Raeford Rd. & Nite Club
8.    Levels Downtown
9.    Oh' Mulligans Sports-Pub-Grill
10.    Rudino's
11.    Snack and Cue
12.    The Sports Page
13.    Ziggy's (non-smoking)

Qualified Players List.

Raleigh Regional Championship III
We are back at Bailey's again with the big tables, great service and plenty of side games if you get knocked out.  Don't miss out on this great afternoon with sports on the big screens and plenty of cards flying.

Bailey's Pub
151 Rams Plaza
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 918-1005

Date:  Saturday December 6th
Check In:  1:30pm
Start Time:  3:00pm

Top 10 Players move on to Nationals

Bars included:

1.       54 West Bar & Lounge
2.       A & M Grill and Bar
3.       Bailey's
4.       Blue Bayou Club
5.       Durham Pizza Restaurant(NON-SMOKING)
6.       Ham's Restaurant
7.       Jump Shot Billiards
8.       Lindy's Oxford Bar & Grill
9.       Overtime Restaurant & Sports Bar
10.    Sunset Grille Cary
11.    The Upper Deck Sports Pub
12.    Vesuvio's 2 Pizza & Subs
13.    Woody's Sports Tavern

Qualified Players List.

South Eastern Virginia Regional Championship
We are excited about bringing this Regional Championship to Destry in Emporia!  This is a great place with plenty to do if you happen to get knocked out!  As always, there will be side games and prizes after the main event starts.

Destry Bar
311 Florida Ave
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-1537

Date:  Sunday December 7th
Check In:  2:00pm
Start Time:  3:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Damon & Co. Sports Bar & Grill
2.    Destry
3.    Fullhouse Grill & Bar
4.    Live Wires
5.    Miss Kittys
6.    Poe's Pub
7.    Popkin Tavern
8.    Rumorz Cafe- South Hill
9.    Sullivan's Restaurant & Tavern
10.    Yesterday's

Qualified Players List.

Coastal Carolina Regional Championship
Regional Championships are back in Wilmington at the Beach House Bar & Grill and we are going to have a blast!  The Beach House has great specials including $2.50 domestics, $3 screwdrivers and $4.50 Tic Tacs.
Remember Top 10 move on to the National Championships.

Beach House Bar & Grill
7219 A Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-7219

Date:  Saturday December 13th
Check in 12:00pm
Start Time:  1:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Antonio's Pizza & Pasta
2.    Beach House Bar & Grill
3.    Caddy Shack at Belvedere Country Club
4.    Denny's Pizza
5.    Fox & Hound Pub-Wilmington
6.    Hula's
7.    JoJo's Sports Bar
8.    Pit Stop
9.    SILVER DOLLAR
10.    The Reel Cafe
11.    VFW Post 9983

Qualified Players List.

Central/South Western PA Regional Championships
30 Something in Altoona will be your hosts for this great event with Ben as your Tournament Director.  This is going to be a great time so don't miss it!

30 Something
11524 E. Walton Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 296-2680

Date:  Saturday December 13th  
Check In:  12:00pm
Start Time:  1:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Mary's Place
2.    U.S. Hotel
3.    Black & Gold Tavern
4.    30 Something
5.    Andy's Bar & Grill
6.    Shaw's Bar & Grill
7.    Fattys Pub
8.    Dennys Beer Barrel Pub
9.    RJ'S PUB & GRILL

Qualified Players List.

Western PA Regional Championship
We are excited to be back at the VFW for another great Regional Championships.  Plenty of side games and prizes so don't miss it!  Top 10 move on to the Nationals in Atlantic City!

VFW Post #1835
411 9th Street
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-7744

Date:  Sunday December 14th
Check In:  1:00pm
Start Time:  2:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Grande Slam Lounge
2.    Sidelines Bar & Grill
3.    The Movies @ Meadville
4.    Antlers Pub
5.    SCOOTERS LOUNGE
6.    The Garage
7.    VFW Post #1835
8.    VFW Post 464
9.    JD Henderson's Sports Lounge

Qualified Players List

Western NC/Southern VA Regional Championship
We are back at Tee Time in Winston Salem for the biggest Regional Championship yet.  Joining us will be our friends from Charlotte, Martinsville and Roanoke, VA.

Tee Time Sports Bar
3040 Healy Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 760-4010

Date:  Sunday December 14th
Check In:  1:30pm
Start Time:  3:00pm

Top 14 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    AB's Grille & Bar
2.    Baileys Charlotte
3.    Big Al's Cornelius
4.    Buffalo Wild Wings Winston
5.    D'Laney's Sports Bar & Grill
6.    Exit 36 Grill & Billiards
7.    Papa D's
8.    Rooster's Cocktail and Bistro
9.    SHENANDOAH REST.
10.    Shooters Bar & Grill
11.    Smokin Guns Bar & Grill
12.    SPORTSMANS LOUNGE
13.    Tee Time
14.    The Corner Pub
15.    The Flying Dutchman Lounge

Qualified Players List.

Michigan Regional Championships
Michigan is bigger and better than ever and this Regional Championship will be awesome!  We are at The Airway Lounge and Peter will be your TD.  If you've never had Peter as your Tournament Director you are in for some exciting and hilarious poker.  SO DON'T MISS IT!

Airway Lounge
4825 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0426

Date:  Sunday December 14th
Check In:  12:30pm
Start Time:  2:00pm

Bars Included:
1.       Airway Lounge
2.       Anita's Place
3.       Boat Bar
4.       Breakers Bar & Grill
5.       Bullfrogs
6.       Hatchy's Downtown Utica
7.       Orion Sports Bar
8.       Outer Limits Bar
9.       OVERTYME GRILL AND TAPROOM
10.    Peppi's
11.    Replays Sports Tavern
12.    Rob's Place
13.    Shorty's Bar and Grill
14.    The Oxford Tap
15.    Tommy T's Club 59
16.    Whiskeys Steakhouse
17.    Woody's Diner

Qualified Players List.

Greater Baltimore/Northern Virginia Regional Championship
We are back at the VFW in Morningside who always does such an incredible job hosting!  Thanks to Pat and her crew there.  We will be announcing some early games including a second chance game starting earlier in the day.  PLUS..We may even do a Friday night game as well!

Morningside VFW Post 9619
6527 Suitland Road
Morningside, MD 20746
(301)735-5290

Date:  Saturday January 3rd
Check In:  1:30pm
Start Time:  3:00pm

Top 30 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Asylum Bar & Lounge
2.    Beach Cove
3.    Belles' Sports Bar & Grill
4.    Beltway Restaurant 1
5.    Beltway Restaurant 2
6.    Big Dog's Paradise
7.    C.C's
8.    Carson's Creekside
9.    Comeback Bar & Grill
10.    Corral Inn
11.    Cryer's Back Road Inn
12.    Dellarose's
13.    Dock of the Bay
14.    Drag-N Inn
15.    Drag-N Inn Wednesday
16.    Edgar's Billard's Tuesday & Friday
17.    Edgar's Billiards Sunday
18.    Gabby's Bar and Grill
19.    Harvey's Pub
20.    Jimmy's Old Town Tavern
21.    JPs Sports Bar & Billiards
22.    Lucy's Irish Pub And Restaurant
23.    Mainstreet Grill & Bar
24.    Moontimes
25.    My Friend Tavern
26.    My Friend's II
27.    Olde Towne Tavern
28.    Orioles Nest #287
29.    Penguins Down in the Igloo
30.    SIDE POCKETS
31.    Strasburg theater
32.    Susky River Grill
33.    The Bar @ Big B's
34.    The Beachcomber
35.    The Charred Rib
36.    The Gin Mill
37.    The Treehouse
38.    VFW Post 9619

Qualified Players List.

South Eastern PA Regional Championship
We are back at The Hop to bring you another great Regional Championship!  We will have more satellites and possibly an early game that day too!  A full day of Poker!  This regional will be for the Greater York area including Reading and Harrisburg.

San Carlos At The Hop
333 Arsenal Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 854-2128

Date:  Sunday January 4th
Check In:  2:00pm
Start Time:  3:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    Alley Oops/Suburban Bowl
2.    Bay City Restaurant
3.    Carroll Valley Resort
4.    Double K Tavern
5.    Mr. T's Roadhouse
6.    Mr. T's Roadhouse Saturday
7.    Pa's Place
8.    Pa's Place II
9.    Racehorse Tavern
10.    San Carlo's/The Hop
11.    San Carlo's/The Hop Friday
12.    Tim's Ugly Mug

Qualified Players List.

Greater Ocean City/Salisbury Regional Championship
We are at Chef Fred's for this event and excited to be able to have another Regional Championship in that area!  Thanks to all the wonderful bars and players for continuing to help that market grow.

Chef Fred's
1801 N. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-8000

Date:  Monday January 5th
Check In:  6:30pm
Start Time:  7:30pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included
1.    707 Sports Bar & Grille
2.    Break Time Sports Grill & Pub
3.    Chef Fred's
4.    Hoops Sports Pub
5.    Oasis Bar
6.    Pirates Cove Saturday
7.    Pirates Cove Thurs-Fri
8.    Pirates Cove Tuesday
9.    The House Sports Bar And Grill

Qualified Players List.

South Jersey Regional Championships
OK, we are taking the Regional Championships for South Jersey right outside Atlantic City.  What could be better?  We are going to be at Mangia By The Green in Egg Harbor Twp with Mike and G. Dull as your Tournament Directors.

Mangia By The Green
3016 Ocean Heights Avenue
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
609-601-8369

Date:  Friday January 9, 2008
Check In:  6:30pm
Start Time:  7:30pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals

Bars Included
1.    Alden Cafe
2.    Babe's Bar & Grill
3.    Bubba Dean's
4.    Bulldogs Bar & Grill
5.    Catch It Grog & Grill
6.    Great American Pub & Grille
7.    Great American Pub Wednesday
8.    High Velocity
9.    Klee's Bar & Grill
10.    Mangia by the Green
11.    McIntyre's Pub
12.    Merryfield's Bar
13.    Sawmill

Qualified Players List.

Northeastern PA/North Jersey Regional Championship

Alright we are back at the Cliff Park Inn.  If you've never been here before the Inn is absolutely gorgeous!  Make a weekend out of it as the Cliff Park Inn is offering 20% off your first night stay and 50% off your second night.  Check them out online at www.CliffParkInn.com.

This event is going to be awesome with the Regional Championships starting at 2:00pm with sit and gos going on all afternoon and a BIG POINTS GAME at 6:00pm!  Don't Miss IT!

Cliff Park Inn
155 Cliff Park Road
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-6491

Date:  Saturday January 10th
Check In:  12:30pm
Start Time:  2:00pm

Top 20 Move On To Nationals!

Bars Included:
1.    Backdraft
2.    Bateman's Log Cabin
3.    Big Apple Country Tavern
4.    Bogey's Sports Pub
5.    Brazicki's Tavern
6.    Calandi's Cafe
7.    Celtic Keg
8.    Charlie Brown's Clifton
9.    CITY LOUNGE
10.    Dansbury Depot
11.    David's Creekside Bar & Grill
12.    Don Quixote Restaurant
13.    High Point Golf Club
14.    LAKEVIEW PUB
15.    Lippys Extreme Sports Bar
16.    My Place
17.    Our Beer Belly's
18.    Prime 15 Steakhouse
19.    Skyy Lounge
20.    Tab's Tavern & Inn
21.    The Cornerstone
22.    The Cross-Eyed Cricket at Cliff Park Inn
23.    The Cup
24.    The Station Bar & Grill
25.    Trio's
26.    The Country Lounge


Qualified Players List.

Wisconsin Regional Championships
Hello Wisconsin!  Don't miss the Regional Championships this season at Steve and Diane's! This is going to be a great time with Peter as your Tournament Director (If you've never partied and played poker with Peter, you are in for a good time!).

Steven and Diane's
E 5480 ST. RD. 64
Wheeler WI, 54772
715-658-1444

Date:  Saturday January 10, 2009
Check In:  2:30pm
Start Time:  PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 3:00 START TIME!

TOP 10 MOVE ON TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Bars Included
1.    DAV Foxhole Bar
2.    Pioneer Grill & Saloon
3.    Roadhouse Bar & Grill
4.    Silver Dollar Saloon
5.    STEVE & DIANNE'S OTTER CREEK INN


Qualified Players List.

Philadelphia/Central NJ Regional Championships
Nothing like playing poker on the water!  Anthony's on the Delaware is your host to the Philly/Central Jersey Regional Championships and this place has wonderful drink and food…SO MAKE SURE YOU COME HUNGRY!

Anthony's On The Delaware
1457 Radcliffe Street
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 781-2222

Date:  Sunday January 11, 2008
Check In:  2:30
Start Time:   NOTE:  THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A 4:00 PM START TIME!

Top 14 move on to the National Championship!

Bars Included
1.    AMF Bristol Pike Lanes
2.    Anthonys on the Delaware
3.    Avellino's Italian Restaurant
4.    Buddies Tavern
5.    Cagney's
6.    Cambridge Inn
7.    Cryans Ale House
8.    Ellery's
9.    Freddies SA Pub
10.    JAX Lounge
11.    Liberty Tavern
12.    McStews Irish Sports Bar
13.    Phinny Magee's
14.    SEASONS
15.    Shenanigans Irish Pub
16.    SOUTH SIDE GRILLE


Qualified Players List.

Northwestern Indiana / Greater Chicago Area
Alright, Mike will be coming to Indiana to host your Regional Championship and it is going to be a party at Sunset Lounge in Portage

Sunset Lounge
5844 US Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 736-1445

Date:  Saturday January 17th
Check In:  3:00pm
Start Time:  4:00pm

Top 10 move on to Nationals!

Bars Included:
1.    Cue-Phoria Sports Bar
2.    Duff's
3.    Duffy's Pub and Grub
4.    Hammerheads Billiards Pub, Inc.
5.    Last Roundup
6.    Mighty Mick's
7.    Pepe's
8.    Pyramid Club
9.    Stimmelators
10.    Sunset Lounge- IN
11.    Sunset Lounge Thursday
12.    ten pin lounge

13.    Latest Edition (WI)

Qualified Players List.







 
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