Spring is finally emerging in the Midwest bringing with it April showers, May flowers, and some great new poker tournament opportunities. As intrepid Midwesterners shake off cabin fever like a heavy winter coat, the open road beckons and resistance is futile. Luckily, this spring brings unprecedented opportunities for players to hit the trail and head westward, first to Minnesota then on to South Dakota, to enjoy some exciting new tournament action.
Famous for its popular annual Fall Classic Tournament, Canterbury Park has recently announced the addition of a new spring tournament venue. Canterbury Card Club, Shakopee MN, is gearing up for the Derby Days No-Limit Hold'em Tournament, scheduled to take place April 25-29, 2007.
Players may buy in to the $2,500+125 Finals on Sunday, April 29 at 10 AM, or qualify by finishing in the top 20 percent in any one of four Heats. Qualifying Heats will be held Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 PM, Thursday 4/26, Friday 4/27, and Saturday 4/28 at 10 AM. Cost of playing in each Heat is $500+50 and includes the entry fee for the Finals. Canterbury estimates the prize pool to be $250,000!! For more info, call 866-MN-POKER or visit Canterbury's web site at www.canterburypark.com
You will always find great players and plenty of action 24/7 in Canterbury's 34-table Poker Room. Recent tournament winners were: Andy Fox, $8,820 ($200 NLHE); Franco Cupello, $10,320 ($400 NLHE), Bill Bearman, $9,060 ($200 NLHE). In addition to hosting the biggest and best tournaments, Canterbury also offers the hottest live action in the Midwest; Spreads include Hold'em, with limits from $2/4 to $30/60, with multiple games of each limit.
There's gold in them hills, prospect for yours at The Deadwood Shootout taking place May 18th-20th, in legendary Deadwood, SD, "where poker became dangerous."
This notable twice-yearly event, hosted by the Deadwood Tournament Directors Association, takes place in both the spring and fall. Registration and satellites have already begun for this action packed tournament. Log on to www.deadwoodshootout. com for additional info. Details include a $500 + $50 buy-in, 400 players max, with an estimated prize pool $200,000.
Relive the rich and colorful history of poker in Deadwood and the significant role it played in the city's culture since 1874. It was here that the "Dead Man's Hand" (two black aces, two black eights, and a disputed fifth card that many believe to be the nine of diamonds) gained it's notoriety as the hand that Wild Bill Hicock held when shot to death while sitting at a poker table in Saloon #10. Modern day Deadwood has grown from a rough and tumble mining camp to a popular tourist and gaming destination, offering visitors over 80 gaming establishments, 22 hotels, delectable dining choices, and the breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills. Blaze a new trail this spring, saddle up and venture west, where some new and exciting opportunities await you.
Updates on tournament results will be posted in future issues.
