Kick-Off the Chicago WSOP Circuit at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana with a Charity Event benefiting the Lake Area United Way.
Windy City Poker Championship hosts Jason Finn and Kirk Fallah will be emceeing this year's event in The Venue at the Chicago Horseshoe in Hammond, on Wednesday night, October 16, 2013. The official first event of the 2013 WSOP Circuit at the Horseshoe begins Thursday, October 17.
The event has a buy-in of $125, with an immediate "rebuy" available for $25. The initial buy-in and rebuy together gives players 4000 starting chips. Players who register through Chicago Poker Club, by filling in the form at the right (or here), will receive their $25 initial rebuy for free! Additionally, one lucky CPC.net registrant will have their name drawn at the event, and their buy-in will be refunded to them.
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Prizes
First, second, and third place finishers will receive a $1675 Main Event seat at the WSOP Circuit. Additional prizes include a championship bracelet from Albert's Jewelers, an Apple iPad, an Amazon Kindle Fire, golf packages, and myriad gift certificates to area businesses.
Structure
The tournament structure is available for download in PDF format.
Registration
In order to receive your complimentary rebuy, and to be eligible to win your free buy-in, the registration process requires two steps. First, complete the registration form here at the right. Then, complete the United Way's online registration and mail your check made payable to Lake Area United Way, to Lake Area United Way 221 W. Ridge Rd. Griffith, IN 46319. Their phone number is 219-923-2302.
Questions
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