Debbie Burkhead

by Debbie Burkhead

The $375,000 Guarantee is Back! The Grand Sierra’s Pot of Gold Poker Spring Tournament is scheduled for May 9-19. The first of 28 events kicks off with a $50,000 guarantee on May 9. There are two flights scheduled, 1A starts at 12 pm and 1B at 5 pm, each flight’s buy-in is $230. All noon events are no-limit hold’em and the 4 pm and 7 pm events are various games; no-limit hold’em, pot-limit triple chance, Omaha high/low, HORSE, pot-limit 8 or better, and super satellites. The main event is scheduled for May 17 with a $1,100 buy-in and a whopping $150,000 guarantee. If you are planning to attend, be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird room rate of $20 per night weekdays and $40 per night on weekends. See their ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper for a complete list of events and the code for the early bird room rate [Read the PDF].

 Poker at the Golden Nugget. Every Sunday morning: 5,000 guarantee minimum prize pool for $100 buy-in located in the poker room. Great chips and structure and you’re done by dinner time; nice way to re-coup your weekend. Reserve a seat by calling the poker room at 702-386-8383. Coming this June is the Grand Poker Series 2013-- over 300 tournaments in 5 weeks (June 1- July 4)! See their ad in this issue for a complete schedule[Read the PDF].

Attention Ladies!! The Nevada State Ladies Poker Championship at the Peppermill Reno is scheduled for March 15-17 and will be held in the Naples Ballroom. The event kicks off with a TinyTini Tasting Meet & Greet on Friday, March 15 at 5:30 pm followed by a 7 pm $100 buyin no-limit tournament. The main event starts at noon on Saturday, March 16 with a $175 buy-in, play will stop at 11 pm and resume at noon on Sunday. $250 will be withheld from the prize pool for the winner’s seat to LIPs Tour Grand Championship event in Las Vegas. The famous LCR game will begin at 8 pm for those not so lucky in the main event. Sunday morning starts at 10 am with breakfast, silent auction and a Q&A with the pros. A “Licensed to Kill” no-limit bounty tournament will begin at 1 pm with a $90 buy-in. An Omaha high/ low tournament is scheduled for 7 pm with a $95 buy-in. Special room rates available, mention code EPOK313.

by Debbie Burkhead

This isn’t just any poker tournament! The excitement of the Wynn Classic poker tournament returns February 28 through March 2. The 22-day series begins with a $550 buy-in opening event which guarantees a $250,000 prize pool. The tournament culminates with the Main Event on March 17. This year, the prize pool for the Main Event is expected to exceed $1,000,000. Buy-ins range from $300 to $5,180. All tournaments begin at 12 pm and are re-entry events. All events are two day events except the championship event is a four day event.

 “We’ve hosted The Wynn Classic for seven years and its reputation continues to grow and attract more players from around the world,” said Joe Vigurs Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas. “We offer a competitive rake structure and guaranteed prize pools, making the Wynn Classic one of the most highly anticipated poker tournaments in Las Vegas.”

 Located in the Forbes Five-Star rated Wynn Las Vegas, The poker room features 26 tables and variety of games and limits to suit all levels of play, including daily tournaments. Players can enjoy traditional games in a comfortable setting and dine without leaving their seats. Power stations and outlets are conveniently located at all tables. For a complete listing of events see the Wynn ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper [PDF] or Wynn Poker Room.

By Debbie Burkhead

The first of four Deep Stack Extravaganzas for 2013 began on January 31 with 733 players vying for a 1st place win of $54,827. Jason Lee of Hobe Sound, FL took home the cash and a handsome trophy. This event is known for drawing a mix of players, including tourists, locals, professionals, and amateurs. The event runs through February 27, so there’s still plenty of time to get in on the action. Players can choose from four start times on most days: 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and 7 pm with buy-ins ranging from $200-$2,500.

By Debbie Burkhead

The World Poker Challenge at the Grand Sierra in Reno is a must-stop on the tournament trail. The event kicks off on February 28 and runs through March 10 with 29 events and $375,000 in guarantees. This year’s WPC will be held in the convention area, not on the casino floor. They’re practically giving away rooms: stay for $20 per night (Sun-Thu) and $40 per night on the weekend. The early bird room rates only apply if booked by February 27 -- after that the rate increases by $5 per night. Mention the code found in their ad on page 8-9 of this issue when booking your room.

by Debbie Burkhead

 The Inaugural Operation Homefront Nevada Charity Poker Event was a Win-Win! The charity received 100 percent of the entry fee, and Joan Rousselle was the winner, taking home 1st place money. The charity supports our troops and provides help for the families left behind. The event was held at the VFW Post 10047 in Las Vegas.

by Debbie Burkhead

Please Help Support our Nevada Veterans! The Inaugural Operation Homefront Nevada Poker Event is open to the public. The event will provide support to our Nevada Veterans, Wounded Warriors and their families. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10047, located at 4337 N. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV will run $10 satellites on Saturday, November 10 at 6 pm and Sunday, November 11 at 1 pm. with winners receiving an entry into the main event. Satellites will also be available at 7 pm Wednesday, November 14 at Juke Joint located at 4230 E. Craig Rd. Players may play as many satellites as they like and may distribute winning entries to anyone they wish. The final event will be held on Saturday, November 17 at the VFW. The event will begin at 5 pm with a $100 buy-in. The buy-in for players arriving after 3 pm up until 3:30 pm is $105.00. The format for this event is 1/2 hour of limit hold’em and the remainder of the event will be no-limit hold’em. For more information on the Homefront Nevada Poker event see their ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper [Download the PDF].

By Debbie Burkhead
 
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by Debbie Burkhead

Get Ready for Station’s $300,000 Poker Plus Event! Play 50 hours of live poker between October 15-December 15 to qualify. First place will take home $40,000, second will receive $15,000, and another 398 players will receive a cash payout. The chip leaders on day one will split $6,000, and all players knocked out on the first day will receive $75. Players will start with 1,400 in tournament chips. The final event will be held at Texas Station on January 5 & 6. For a complete list of payouts see their ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper.

 Looking for a $2­$5 No­limit Game? Get over to Suncoast on Monday nights for the $2-$5 no-limit hold’em with a mandatory straddle. It’s not easy finding a stud game in Las Vegas these days, but they are spreading 7-card stud six days a week. Omaha high/low is spread on Sundays and Tuesdays. Every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, the Suncoast is giving away cash during the football games. Earn squares by making any full house or better. For more information on poker at the Suncoast see their ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper.

by Debbie Burkhead

Looking for a Fun Night? Join me, Karina, and Chip Jett, along with other poker pros and celebrities, Jason Alexander and Ray Romano, for a Celebrity Poker Tournament benefitting the Maximum Hope Foundation, hosted by Brad Garrett. The event is scheduled for noon on September 22 in the MGM poker room. The entry fee is $250 with $110 rebuys and add-ons, and the winner will receive $10,000. If you just want to come and mingle with the celebrities and poker pros, the non-player entry is $75. The night will include complimentary food and drinks, raffles, and auction items. The Maximum Hope Foundation is dedicated to providing practical assistance to families caring for a child with a lifelimiting illness. Please stop by or call the MGM poker room at 702-891-7777.