The Edmonton Poker Classic is just around the corner at Casino ABS Edmonton (Argyll); once again set to deliver an action packed tournament series from August 21st to September 2nd.
Casino ABS major tournament series typically see $350,000-$400,000+ in combined prize-pools over their 4 events. Their “Super Satellites” normally easily draw 120-200 players and 200-300 players in the multiple day $550 can be considered a fair estimate. Expect triple digits (or very near) for the $1,650 Deep Stack; past series have seen the 200 entry mark cracked for Main Events on numerous occasions.
Those looking for some warm-up action this week-end (August 17th-19th) might also want to look to make Day 1b on Saturday at 4:00 PM of their $340 Monthly Double Day Deepstack; featuring 20,000 starting chips and the top 10% of each day advancing to Sunday’s finals.
Getting back to the 2012 Edmonton Poker Classic, as always, things start off with some cheaper avenues for players to participate in the events, beginning with a few days of Super Satellites:
August 21st & 23rd – 7:00 PM – $55 Super Satellite to Event #2
Players start with 5000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 1000 for $5. One (1) in every Ten (10) players will receive an entry to the $550 No Limit Hold’em Event #2.
*Previous ABS group Satellites under $100 indicate 15 Minute Blind Levels.
August 27th – 7:00 PM – $165 Super Satellite to Event #4
Players start with 8000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10. One (1) in every Ten (10) players will receive an entry to the $1650 No Limit Hold’em Event #4.
August 25th (2:00 PM) & 28th – 7:00 PM – $280 Super Satellite to Events, #2, #3 & #4
Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10. One (1) in every Ten (10) players will receive for No Limit Hold’em Events #2, #3 & 4
*Previous ABS group Satellites over $100 indicate 20 Minute Blind Levels.
August 26th – 12:00 PM – $1,100 “Triple Chance” Pot Limit Omaha, Event #1
Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10.
Entrants can choose take chips in 1/3 of total starting chip increments, or all at once, up until the first break; then all remaining chips in their “tray” are to be put into play.
August 29th to September 1st (12:00 PM starts) – $550 No Limit Hold’em, Event #2
This event will feature Day 1a, 1b and 1c starting days, with the top 10% advancing each day into the money and September 1st finals. Blinds typically roll back to the smallest level played paused on at the end of the 3 days; however this information is still subject to verification and at the discretion of the tournament director.
Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10,
with 30 Minute blind levels. Past ABS tournaments have seen blinds levels increase to 40 minutes after a pre-determined level has been reached, this information should be verified with the tournament director.
September 1st – 2:00 PM – $330 No Limit Hold’em, Event #3
Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10.
Blind Levels are 30 Minutes.
September 2nd – 12:00 PM – $1650 No Limit Hold’em “Deep Stack”, Event #4
Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips, with an optional “Dealer Add-on” of 2000 for $10,
with 30 Minute blind levels. Past ABS tournaments have seen blinds levels increase to 40 minutes after a pre-determined level has been reached, this information should be verified with the tournament director.
*Please Note: While CanadaPoker.com makes every effort to ensure all information presented is accurate, the above will be verified by a Poker Manager by August 20th. Please check for any updates.
