$1,650 WPO Championship (Re-Entry)
The $1,650 Winter Poker Open Championship begins tomorrow with the first of three flights in the $300,000 guaranteed finale. If last year’s event is any indication, the tournament should easily best its six-figure target and more than likely see a prize pool upwards of $600,000. With 30,000-chip starting stacks, start days are offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am with Day 2 starting Sunday at 12pm.
Details:
11AM: Day 1A/B/C – $1,650 WPO Championship (Re-Entry)
- $300,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool, SHRPO seat added to 1st
- Players begin with 30,000 in chips and 45 and 50-minute levels
- Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 10
- Day 1 will end after Level 14 or Tournament Director discretion
- Day 2 begins Sunday, December 18 at 12pm
- Championship Structure Sheet
Last year’s tournament drew a massive turnout of 453 entries generating a total prize pool in excess of $675,000. A slew of notables made deep runs including Wally Maddah, Sean Shah, Steve Karp, Cory Waaland, John Holley, Timothy Miles and Sheddy Siddiqui. The event concluded in a three-way chop that saw John Templeton earn $134,731. Also pocketing six figures was runner-up David Lappano who scored. $107,798.
In addition to an expected six-figure first prize, this year’s champion earns a guitar trophy and an added $5,250 seat in the next August’s Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship.
Those interested in reserving rooms for the Championship are encouraged to call 866-388-4263 and use group code GWINT16 for $99 rates at the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites.