Upcoming Events

2013 WSOP Circuit Kicks Off with Charity Tournament for United Way

Written by Windy City Poker Championship Published on Thursday, 03 October 2013 20:05

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.

2013 United Way WSOP Circuit Charity Event

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.

Windy City Poker Championship Host Jason Finn

Windy City Poker Championship Producer Kirk Fallah

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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HFS Chicago Scholars Casino Night Poker Tournament

Written by ChicagoJason Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 19:37

Join HFS Chicago Scholars on Friday, May 31 at 6:30pm for their Casino Night, featuring a $125 buy-in poker tournament.

The event is being held at the Holiday Inn, Chicago Mart Plaza. Your $125 ticket includes food, drinks and entry into the Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament with $5000 of poker chips to start. Poker chips have no cash value.

Attire: Cocktail, Business Casual or Dressy Casual is appropriate.

Click here to learn more and register!

HFS Chicago Scholars assists economically disadvantaged Chicago inner-city high school students who show academic and leadership promise achieve their educational goals by providing financial assistance and mentoring. They provide the following to their scholars:

financial assistance to attend top Chicago private high schools;
Academic Directors dedicated to each high school class and one-on-one mentors;
four-year written commitment specifying performance expectations;
college visits, selection and admissions support.

Children’s Oncology Services 8th Annual Charity Poker Tournament

Written by ChicagoJason Published on Monday, 07 January 2013 21:09

Place your bet on One Step Programs as we prepare for our 2013 Charity Poker Championship on Thursday evening, February 7th, 2013 at The River East Arts Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The event will host an estimated 300 poker players and over 150 spectators and volunteers. Players will compete for approximately $15,000 in prizes including the coveted Grand Prize: a seat at the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas ($10,000 value).

Player seating is limited to the first 300 players who register, so click on one of the links below to reserve your seat today!

Breast Cancer Telethon on New Years Eve

Written by ChicagoJason Published on Thursday, 20 December 2012 21:56

A message from our friends at OnTilt Radio:

OnTilt Radio is hosting its annual Breast Cancer Telethon starting on New Years Eve! Our goal is to showcase the survivors, remember the lost and support those still fighting. Along with the Feel your Boobies Foundation and Hog Wild Poker Leagues we will have a great night for you to raise awareness and much need funding for breast cancer support. We hope all of you can make it and join us for a great night.

Spare yourself having to find a designated driver for the night and stay cozy and warm with us New Years Eve and New Years Day! Donations are open now at http://www.ontiltradio.com/ and we will update this event page and the one at OnTiltRadio.com as we go. The LIVE Broadcast begins on December 31, 2012 at 9PM EST and will run through late January 1, 2013. Ring in the New Year with us and support a great cause.