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HEADLINE: Poker greats compete for BC’s
biggest prize pool
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For the past two years, poker greats have flocked to British Columbia
to compete for our province’s biggest prize pool. This year
will be no exception, as British Columbia Lottery Corporation
(BCLC) proudly presents the third annual BC
Poker Championships, from November 18 to 25, 2007.
Held at River Rock Casino Resort, the tournament has a total
estimated prize pool of over $3.6 million and a top prize of $612,500
to the last player standing. David White of Abbotsford was last
year’s champion, taking home $600,000 plus the champion’s
watch.
"This year’s BC
Poker Championships feature an action-packed week of Texas
Hold’Em events, an even bigger prize pool, plus a new ladies’
only event,” said Darryl Schiewe, BCLC’s Acting Vice-President
of Casino Gaming. “British Columbia has become a magnet
for North America’s best poker players because of the caliber
of our tournaments.”
The BC
Poker Championships include four Texas Hold’Em events,
plus one super satellite:
- November 18 – Ladies’ Only Event with an estimated
prize pool of $250,000 based on 500 players and a $500 buy-in.
- November 19 – No Limit Event with an estimated prize
pool of $500,000 based on 500 players and a $1,000 buy-in.
- November 20 – Pot Limit Event with an estimated prize
pool of $500,000 based on 500 players and a $1,000 buy-in.
- November 21 – Super Satellite Event where players compete
to win their entry into the No Limit Main Event. This event is
based on 500 players and a $180 buy-in.
- November 22-25 – No Limit Main Event with an estimated
prize pool of $2.5 million based on 1,000 players and a $2,500
buy-in.
Satellite games, which allow players to win their entry to tournament
events, are currently available through participating casinos.
Players, aged 19 or older, can register by phone at 604-247-8983
or in person at River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond.
More information is available at: www.bclc.com/cm/Casino/BCPokerChampionships.htm.
For more information, please contact:
Angela Koulyras
Corporate Communications Officer
British Columbia Lottery Corporation
P: 604-276-6443
E: akoulyras@bclc.com
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