We are excited to feature another high buy-in deep stacked televised feature table. This year we increased the buy-in to $3,000 with a 1 time only re-entry option of $1,000 for the event. We have invited some of the world’s best players to participate at our TV table. We have some familiar faces, and some new players that will make for a very competitive and exciting Sit N’Go. Returning to our TV show is 2007 WSOP Main event champion Jerry Yang, Radio Host and Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper, WPT Boot Camp instructor Nick Brancato, and 2010 Windy City Poker Championship Main Event Champion Michael Sabbia. New players to our TV show include 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion Chris Moneymaker, and Chicago native and professional player Aaron Massey.
Windy City Poker Championship gives regular players a chance to compete for big money and prizes on TV all while helping raise money for local charities. This TV event will feature 4 amateur players who will have a chance to compete with the best. WPT Boot Camp Amateur students and alumni will have an opportunity to win a seat to our TV table and look to take down this amazing event. For your chance to play at the TV table. Email Kirk Fallah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check out www.WPTbootCamp.com for more information on how to participate in the camps and win your way to the TV table.
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Players and Tournament Information
- Jerry Yang - 2007 WSOP Main Event Champion ($8.4m tournament winnings)
- Chris Moneymaker – 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion ($3.4m tournament winnings)
- Aaron Massey – WSOP-C Champ ($1.1m tournament winnings)
- Nick Brancato – WPT Boot Camp Instructor
- Michael Sabbia – 2010 Windy City Poker Championship Main Event Champion
- Richard Roeper – WLS 890-AM Host & Sun Times Columnist
- April 18th 8pm WPT Boot Camp Participant Satellite Winner
- WPT Boot Camp Alumnus (TBD)
- WPT Boot Camp Alumnus (TBD)
9 players
$3,000 entry
15,000 starting chips
20 minute levels
$1,000 1 time only Re-Entry before level 5 for full stack of 15,000 chips