Canadian Poker Championships January 25, 2006

PokerDeamonPokerDeamon
in Brick & Mortar Casino Talk
Who's on the way to the Canadian Poker Championships?
This is my first time going...very exiting.
I'm playing in all three tournaments.....$200...$300...and the $500
Any suggestions from the experienced players of the CPT or Edmonton locals.

OHHH YEAH here comes Kitchener, Ontario

Comments

  • PokerKaiPokerKai
    I think theyre calling it the Alberta Poker Championship...
    There are two "Canadian Poker Championships" ...the one thats run out of Yellowhead in the Fall and the Party Poker one.

    Its not going to be too big a deal around here. Its being held at one of our smaller casinos and the side action at the recent CPT events hasnt really been great either.
  • TilterTilter
    LOL.

    There another Canadian Poker Championship. www.canadianpokerchampionship.com
    Its a 5K US event being held in the Bahamas. Why held in the Bahamas? Because Canada has by-laws restricting the maximum buy-in of a tournament. So I believe they decided to hold it outside of Canada.

    Party Poker running Satelites!
  • GBHShftMgrGBHShftMgr
    The reason it is being held in the Bahamas is because the group putting it on is not licensed anywhere in Canada. The Federal Govt. has no bylaws about gambling, Federal Law has passed this issue onto the Provinces and each Province has its own Gaming Act. Online gaming while not illegal in Canada is also not sanctioned anywhere in Canada therefore no event may be held in any Province unless it is held in a licensed venue, in other words a Casino. Poker Stars is very reputable and I personally would have no concerns about entering one of their events, but we should all be leery of "fly by night" groups that just appear and put on events with high dollar buy-ins and/or prizes.

    Cheers,

    Lee
  • TilterTilter
    This even was originally promoted for a year+. They couldn't find a venue in Canada (they were looking at the possibility of holding it on Exibition grounds). $500 NLHE followed by the ME of 5K. But nothing could be sorted out. So instead they decided to hold it in the Atlantis Resort I believe.

    Played two qualifiers, lost once on the Final 15 (JJ to TT) and than in the recent one QQ to 33 for a big pot in the early going. All in pf btw.
  • ddmilcanddmilcan
    PokerDeamon wrote:
    Who's on the way to the Canadian Poker Championships?
    This is my first time going...very exiting.
    I'm playing in all three tournaments.....$200...$300...and the $500
    Any suggestions from the experienced players of the CPT or Edmonton locals.

    OHHH YEAH here comes Kitchener, Ontario

    Good Luck Damion, Take the Cap and Goggles!!!
    Dave
  • PokerDeamonPokerDeamon
    Ohhh my friend don't worry i won't be caught with out them.....good luck in up coming games......I hope to see you at my place soon
  • Black99Black99
    The first 2 events will likely have 120 players or so...

    The 500 will be a split field -- 120 (approx) players on friday and the same on Saturday with final 15 of each day playing on Sunday.

    My guess is that this event will be full, but will attract less out of towners (Vancouver, Saskatchewan) than the previous CPT events here, and will be filled with less experienced players (overall) than previous events.

    Casino Edmonton has $100 NL event every Saturday and the level of play has been declining significantly lately and I expect the same at the upcoming bigger events.

    Good Luck
  • PokerDeamonPokerDeamon
    I'm very exited, this is going to be my first time going out west....not sure what to expect. I'm playing the $500 tour. on Saturday.
    I'm sure hoping that this trip pays for it self...but no matter what i should gain some good experience.
    Only 2 weeks till the event.
  • SnowslideSnowslide
    My wife and I am going to try and make it down, I will call later today, and see if I can pay over the phone. Does anyone know the tourney structure? As well as the payout structure?
    Thanks,
    *mike*
  • PokerDeamonPokerDeamon
    WOW!!! Is that your wife in the pic

    I know that you can register over the phone...you have to choose what day you want to play the $500 buy-in.
    I originaly wanted to play on Saturday, but I think Friday is a much better idea.
  • SnowslideSnowslide
    Thanks, thats her in Mexico!
    Thanks for the info! Unfortioinatly, due to my shift work schedule, I can only play Saturday, and can't make the other tournies, but thats probably a +EV move!
    :D
    I wonder what blind structure is! Anyone know?
  • Black99Black99
    Structure (from memory-- looked at it last weekend) May not be exact, but close...

    10,000 starting chips. 30 minute rounds throughout. No Ante's (I think)

    25-50
    50-75
    50-100
    75-150

    100-200
    150-300
    200-400
    300-600

    400-800
    500-1000
    750-1500
    1000-2000

    1500-3000
    2000-4000
    3000-6000
    4000-8000

    5000-10000
    7000-15000
    10-20K
    15-30K

    20-40K
    30-600K
    40-80K
    50-100K
  • UnknownUnknown
    I am planning on entering the Jan 25th (WED) CPT event in Edmonton.

    This is my first time entering a CPT event and wanted to know if you could register the day of the event or do you have to pre-register over the phone? Also do you pay on the day of the tourney, or do you have to pay via credit card on the phone?

    Also I know the tourney starts at 4 pm... What time do you recommend getting there?
  • PokerDeamonPokerDeamon
    derthert....My understanding is that the $200 and $300 events are sold out...you can pre-register by phone for the $500 and just pay the registration fee
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