Poker Tourney
After many years, we’re bringing back our popular Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday!
2025 Shotgun Texas Hold’em Tournament
Join us for an exciting day of competitive poker at the Shotgun* Texas Hold’em Tournament!
Read all the details below, then reserve your seat!
Tournament Overview
Join us for a thrilling one-day poker tournament featuring fast-paced Shotgun-style play. Up to 10 tables of 10 players each will battle it out across two qualifying heats, leading to an exciting final table!
Tournament Schedule
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Qualifying Round 1: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Break: 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Re-buys Close: 1:15 PM
Qualifying Round 2: 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Final Round: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Format
Style: Shotgun Qualifying with Final Round
Players/Table: Up to 10
Tables: Up to 10
Round Duration: Two 2-hour heats with a 15-minute break
Advancement: Highest chip count at each table advances to final
Buy-In & Payouts
Buy-In: $50 per player
Re-Buy: $50 available until 1:15 PM (start of Round 2). Resets stack to 5,000 chips.
Prizes: Top 3 players at final table by chip count (amounts scale by # of players)
Chip & Blind Structure
Starting Chips: 5,000 per player (both rounds)
Blind Levels: Increase every 15 minutes
Final Table: New equal 5,000 chip stack per player
Rules & Conduct
Game: No-Limit Texas Hold’em
Dealing: Self-dealt in qualifying; dealer at final table
Fair Play: No phones/devices during hands; Tournament Manager decisions are final
Missing Players: Late arrivals can join if before Level 3. Absentees miss hands and blinds; strategic absence may result in penalties.
Tie Breakers
Any ties will be resolved with a final hand between the tied players.