Manitoba Lotteries Poker Open

There has been some talk amongst our home game players about possibly playing in the upcoming Manitoba Lotteries Poker Open.  Here is all you need to know about it in one easy to navigate place.

The first ever Poker Tournament Series in Manitoba is coming this April to the McPhillips Station Casino in Winnipeg.  From April 7-10 there will be 3 poker tournaments with a total estimated prize pool of over $520,00

April 7 – $600 BUY IN – $165,000 ($50 Admin fee)
April 8 – $275 BUY IN – $62,500 ($25 Admin fee)
April 9 – $1,100 BUY IN – $300,000 ($100 Admin fee)

Day 1 – April 7, 2011

No Limit Texas Hold’em Freeze-out Tournament

Entry Fee – $550 + $50 admin fee
Max # of entrants – 300
Starting Chip Amount – $10,000 tournament chips
Blind Level Increases – 30 minutes

Tournament will cease play when 50 Players remain.

Day 2 – April 8, 2011

Continued – No Limit Texas Hold’em Freeze-out Tournament

The remaining Players from Day 1 will resume play at 12:00 pm. 45 minute blind level increases. Play to completion.

No Limit Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament

Start Time: 1:30 pm
Entry Fee – $250 + $25 admin fee
Max # of entrants – 250
Starting Chip Amount – $5,000 tournament chips
Blind Level Increases – 20 minutes

Play to completion.

Day 3 – April 9, 2011

No Limit Texas Hold’em Freeze-out Tournament

Entry Fee – $1000 + $100 admin fee
Max # of entrants – 300
Starting Chip Amount – $15,000 tournament chips
Blind Level Increases – 45 minutes

Tournament will cease play when 50 Players remain.

Day 4 – April 10, 2011

Continued – No Limit Texas Hold’em Freeze-out Tournament

The remaining Players from Day 3 will resume play at 1:00 pm. 60 minute blind level increases. Play to completion

Here is the structure sheet for April 8th tournament

Here is the link to buy tickets for these events through ticketmaster -  Ticketmaster / Manitoba Lotteries Poker Open

Here are the links for satellites for both Regent and McPhillips.