Horseshoe Casino Announces Chicago Poker Classic Schedule
Story by Sarah Preece on 2011-03-10 12:34:04
The new $500 million Horseshoe Casino, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, is excited to announce the return of the Chicago Poker Classic beginning on Friday, February 25 through Monday, March 7, 2011. The Chicago Poker Classic will be held in The Venue, Horseshoe Casino’s 90,000 square foot entertainment center, and home of the World Series of Poker Circuit Event. Don’t miss all the action!
This year, over $300,000 has been added to prize pools and satellites and over $200,000 added through cash game promotions and daily tournaments. And this year, the Chicago Poker Classic player point leader will win a 2011 BMW 650i!
Pre-Registration for Event #6 Heads Up three-day tournament will be at The Venue box office located on the second level of the casino. Pre-Registration for all numbered events is available in the Horseshoe Poker Room from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Once the event begins, participants may register in The Venue lobby beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The Chicago Poker Classic Tournament schedule, including buy-ins and structure information, is as follows:
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | BUY-IN | MONEY ADDED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 25 | 12:00pm | #1 NL Hold'em | $240 | $10,000 |
| 5:00pm | Super Satellite/$100 rebuys | $240 | # | |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Feb. 26 | 12:00pm | #2 NL Hold'em | $350 | $15,000 |
| 5:00pm | Mega Satellite | $350 | # | |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Feb. 27 | 12:00pm | #3 Seven Game* (Hold'em, Omaha 8, Razz, Stud, Stud 8, No Limit Hold'em & PLO) | $560 | $20,000 |
| 2:00pm | #4 NL Hold'em/$100 rebuys | $240 | $10,000 | |
| 5:00pm | Mega Satellite | $350 | # | |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Feb. 28 | 12:00pm | #5 NL Hold'em | $240 | $10,000 |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Mar. 1 | 12:00pm | #6 Heads Up NL Hold'em (3day) | $1,000 | $40,000 |
| (#6 Heads Up NL Registration information attached) | ||||
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Mar. 2 | 12:00pm | #7 Pot Limit Omaha/$100 rebuys | $350 | $15,000 |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ## | |
| Mar. 3 | 12:00pm | Super Satellite/$100 rebuys | $240 | # |
| 4:00pm | Mega Satellite | $350 | # | |
| 7:00pm | Super Satellite/$100 rebuys | $240 | # | |
| 9:00pm | Mega Satellite | $350 | # | |
| Mar. 4 | 12:00pm | #8 NL Hold'em Cham (4 day) | $3,125 | $60,000 |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ||
| Mar. 5 | 12:00pm | #9 Six-Handed NL Hold'em | $350 | $15,000 |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ||
| Mar. 6 | 12:00pm | #10 NL Hold'em | $240 | $10,000 |
| 7:00pm | Nightly NL Hold'em Tourney | $130 | ||
| Mar. 7 | 12:00pm | #11 NL Hold'em (1 day) | $240 | $10,000 |
For player point rules and more information, please visit www.chicagohorseshoe.com
All Mega & Super Satellites will have three additional CPC Championship seats added to the prize pool.
One Chicago Poker Classic Championship seat added to all 7pm nightly tournaments leading up to the championship event.
Please note: all Chicago Poker Classic numbered events will be 2 day events except events #6, #8 and #11. All fields may be capped due to table availability. Management reserves the right to alter or discontinue tournament at management’s discretion.
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