Thursday, August 02, 2007

Big money poker tourney on tap


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If you know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em, maybe Langley is a place you should go.
The B.C. Lottery Corporation is sponsoring the second annual Pacific Poker Shootout, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at the Cascades Casino in Langley. The total prize money to be offered is nothing to sneeze at, estimated at $600,000 with the last player standing pocketing $125,000.
That’s quite a jump from the $51,300 North Vancouver’s Stuart Bagri won as last year’s shootout champion. “This year’s tournament promises to be bigger and better,” said Darryl Schiewe, Acting Vice-president of Casino Gaming. “The Pacific Poker Shootout features three exciting days of play with everyone’s favourite game, No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em.” The tournament is split into two events this year. The one set for Aug. 31 has an estimated prize pool of $105,000, based on 350 players and a $300 buy-in. The Sept. 1 and 2 tourney has an estimated $500,000 prize pool, based on a maximum 500 players and a $1,000 buy-in.

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