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Thursday March 1, 2012 at the River East Arts Center, Chicago Compete for over $20,000 in prizes including a $10,000 seat to the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas.
Location: River East Arts Center - 435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL (one block west of Lake Shore Drive)
Parking: Self-parking is available within 400 feet of the River East Arts Center (at 490 E. Illinois Street and also 511 E. Grand Avenue).
Event Check-in/Registration, Bar and Buffet: Check-in/Registration, Bar and Buffet opens at 5pm. Remember, entry is limited to the first 350 players who register.
Entry fee: $275 for players and $75 for spectators. Buffet and premium bar is included in the entry price.
Start Time: Tournament begins at 6:00pm. All players should be registered and seated by 5:45 pm. Tournament seating will be random via draw.
REGISTRATION
On-line Player registration - click Player Registration box below or http://weblink.donorperfect.com/cosi_texas_holdem
On-line Spectator registration - click on: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/poker_spectator
Mail/fax registration: For players and spectators click Mail/Fax box below.
Questions? Send an email to or call 312-924-4220.
Players must be 21 years old or older to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
This tournament is a No-Limit, Single-Elimination, Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with multiple re-buys. All floor director decisions are final. Poker Tournament Directors Association rules shall apply if there are any questions. Players shall be moved by tournament volunteers to different tables during any round to maintain a balanced number of players at each table and ensure fair and even play.
The Tournament will begin at 6:00 pm sharp and will last until there is 1 winner. Every player will begin with 10,000 chips. At the onset, blinds will progress in the following increments every 30 minutes.
BLINDS
- 25/50
- 50/100
- 100/200
- 15 Minute Break
There is the opportunity for multiple re-buys during the first 90 minutes of play and also during the first 15 minute break. A player can purchase as many re-buys as they like, but only when their chip count is at or below the 5,000 chips. Players can only make re-buys only at the BANK located adjacent to the poker room floor. Players may purchase either 5,000 chips for each $50 re-buy or $10,000 chips for each $100 re-buy. Players' stacks cannot exceed 10,000 chips following any re-buy that occurs during the first 90 minutes of play.
At the end of the first 90 minutes (7:30pm), there will be a 15 minute break during which EVERY player in the room, regardless of chip count, can make ONE add-on (bonus re-buy) of 5,000 chips for $50. [Examples: Dave has 3,500 chips at the break. Dave's friend, John, has 15,000 chips and his other friend, Karl, has no chips remaining at the break. Dave may purchase a 5,000 chip re-buy for $50 so that his chip count does not exceed 10,000 prior to the add-on. Dave may also purchase one add-on of 5,000 chips. John may only purchase one add-on of 5,000 chips because his chip count exceeds 10,000, but Karl may purchase a full 10,000 chip re-buy AND one add-on of 5,000 chips.]
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Second Chance Raffle: All poker players may purchase second chance raffle tickets for $50 each at any time prior to the beginning of the 300/600 blinds in round two below. There is no limit to the number of second chance tickets purchased. Four lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive 10,000 chips regardless of their current chip count. Any raffle winners that were previously knocked out of the tournament will be re-seated at a new table by tournament volunteers.
BLINDS
- 100/200 with 25 chip ante
- 200/400 with 25 chip ante
- 300/600 with 50 chip ante
- 400/800 with 50 chip ante
- 15 Minute Break so tournament staff can remove smaller denominations from play
Blind level 8 will begin at approximately 9:20. Blinds will progress in the following increments every 20 minutes.
BLINDS
- 500/1,000 with 100 chip ante
- 1,000/2,000 with 200 chip ante
- 1,500/3,000 with 300 chip ante
- 2,000/4,000 with 300 chip ante
- 15 Minute Break
THE FINAL ROUND will begin at approximately 10:40 or when the ten finalists have been determined. The ten finalists will be moved to the championship table where they will compete for the $10,000 seat to the 2012 World Series of Poker and $2,000 of travel expenses. Blinds will progress in the following increments every 20 minutes.
BLINDS
- 5,000/10,000 with 500 chip ante
- 10,000/20,000 with 500 chip ante
- 10,000/20,000 with 1,000 chip ante
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FINAL TABLE PRIZES
1st Place - 2012 WSOP Main Event Entry ($10,000 value) and up to $2,000 of travel vouchers for expenses.
All other players that reach the final table will receive a prize package to be revealed at the event.
NOTE: We reserve the right to alter the structure prior to the start of the event.
We also reserve the right to alter the blinds as necessary to speed up tournament play.
Proceeds from the 2012 Annual Charity Poker Championship will benefit One Step Programs (dba Children's Oncology Services, Inc.), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. More information about our programs and Children's Oncology Services, Inc. can be found at www.onestepcamp.org.
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We would like to thank our 2012 Charity Poker Sponsors:
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