Casino Yellowhead and Casino ABS-Edmonton (Argyll) have 2 upcoming tournament series scheduled in late August and October that should draw in around $700,000 in prize-pools; based on a long history of successful events, it wouldn’t be surprising to see even more up for grabs.
Hosted by the same group, the 2nd Annual Klondike Classic back in July payed out $297,438 in prize money over 4 events, while the April Western Canadian Poker Classic had over $348,000 in player prize money awarded, with a $40,000 top pay-out in it’s 2 start day $500 buy-in that attracted 300 players. These popular series have been known to break 200 player fields at every buy-in in the including the $1000 Main Event in their past poker festivals. Past winners of events have also been awarded both a trophy and Champions Ring at Yellowhead and Argyll events; making it safe to assume the same for these two great poker tournament series. In addition, all tournament entries have included a player’s meal, traditionally; full prime rib, chicken and ham dinners with all the fixings are on the menu.
Cash Game action from $1-$2 NL up to as high as $25-$50 PLO are steady throughout the series and Edmonton’s $500 max buy at the $1-$2 tables makes some for some deep play and huge pots available for almost any bankroll.
Casino ABS Edmonton, also known as “Argyll”, will be hosting a 4 event series, the “9th Annual Edmonton Poker Classic” which also includes 2 “Super Satellites” from August 28th to September 4th.
Beginning at 7:00 PM on the 28th, Sunday and Tuesday are $180+20+10 (optional add-on) No Limit Hold’em Super Satellites, with the top 10% of each day receiving entry into BOTH the $500+50 and $1000+100 events. Players start with 6000 chip, plus 2000 more if they choose to take the add-on. Blind levels are 20 minutes long.
Things really get underway on the Wednesday, August 31st at 7:00PM with Event #1, a $300+30+10 (optional add-on) No Limit Hold’em, with 8,000 in tournament chips and a 2,000 chip optional add on. Blinds levels are 30 minutes long.
Thursday the 1st of September, (6:00PM) and Friday the 2nd, (2:00PM) are $500+50+10 No Limit Hold’em “qualifying” days for Event #2, with the top 10% of each day advancing to Sunday’s noon finals. Players start the multiple day events with a generous 10,000 chips and the option of taking an add-on for 2000 more. Alternates and Re-Entry (not re-buy) will be allowed until the first break.
Blind levels are 30 minutes long until Level 8 and then increase to 45 minutes.
Event #3 on Saturday, September 3rd (2:00pm), is the largest buy-in, $1000+100+10 No Limit Hold’em, with deep starting stacks of 15,000 and the available 2000 add-on. First place in the $1000 event has paid $33,000 and $34,000 over the last two Edmonton series. Blind levels are 30 minutes long until Level 8, then increase to 45 minutes.
Things then wrap up on Sunday September 4th, with a $500+50+10 (optional add-on) Pot Limit Omaha Event #4, which starts players with 10,000 chips and an additional 2000 for those that take the add on. Blind levels begin at 30 minutes long.
Alternates and Re-Entry (not re-buy) have traditionally been allowed until the first break and single table satellites are run to the start of each of the events whenever there is interest.
Casino Yellowhead will be hosting it’s “12th Annual Canadian Poker Championship” from October 2nd to 9th. This series will also feature 4 events and 2 “Super Satellites”, with combined prize-pool estimates set at $400,000.
Sunday, October 2nd and Monday October 3rd at 7:00PM are the Super Satellite days;
$180+$20 Buy-in, No Limit Hold’em
20 Minute Blind Levels
Players receive 6000 in starting chips, with an optional add of 2000 tournament chips for an additional $10.
The Top 10% of the field will be awarded entry into both the $500 and $1000 events.
Wednesday, October 5th at 6:00PM;
$300+$30 No Limit Hold’em
Blind Levels are 30 minutes long
Start with 8,000 tournament chips, with an optional 2,000 chips add on for $10
Thursday, October 6th at 6:00PM and Friday October 7th at 2:00PM;
$500+$50 No Limit Hold’em
Blind levels are 30 minutes long until Level 8; then increase to 45 minutes.
Players begin the event with 10,000 starting stacks, with the option to purchase an additional 2,000 for $10.
Day 1a and 1b play down to the top 10%, then resume play on Sunday October 9th at noon for the final day.
Saturday, October 8th at 2:00PM;
$1000+$100 No Limit Hold’em
15,000 chips; $10 optional add-on for 2,000 chips
Blind levels are 30 minutes long until Level 8; then increase to 45 minutes.
Sunday, October 9th at 4:00PM;
$300+$30 No Limit Hold’em
Blind Levels are 30 minutes long
Start with 8,000 tournament chips, with an optional 2,000 chips add on for $10
Alternates and Re-Entry (not re-buy) have traditionally been allowed until the first break and single table satellites are run to the start of each of the events whenever there is interest.
