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When
August 19th to August 29th 2010
Where
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
| Cash Casino |
4040 Blackfoot Tr SE Calgary AB |
403 - 243 - 2273 |
| Deerfoot Inn & Casino |
11500 - 35th St SE Calgary AB |
403 - 723 - 4039 |
| Grey Eagle Casino |
3777 Grey Eagle Dr Calgary AB |
403 - 385 - 3796 |
All Casinos in Calgary have 24 hour poker rooms - with slots operating from 10am until 3am and Table Games open from 12pm to 2am. All player must be a minimum of 18 years old with valid identification.
Why
The COPC will be the largest series of events in Canadian Poker history!
Main Event #4
The feature event is the $5000 Head Up Championship which has drawn the attention of the worlds best poker players. Gavin Smith, Antonio Esfandiari, Huck Seed, Greg Mueller and Brad Booth repeatedly make this event a must attend each year. The likes of Joe Hachem and Phil Hellmuth have praised the 2 out of 3 format with lots of play as one of the best in the world. There is a very long list of players, professionals, hopefuls and amateurs who have gone head to head to prove they are the best. This year can be your shot to play the best in the world and win.
Events #1, #2 & #10
The 2010 C.O.P.C. provides a unique opportunity for poker players to have a great return with a smaller buy-in, while still having tons of play over the two day events. Events 1, 2 & 10 are each spread out over the three participating casinos to allow for a larger field of players and more substantial prize pools. A $550 or $1100 buy-in could quickly turn into $10,000 to $150,000 for a final table finish or possible tourney victory.
Championship Events
A $550 Ladies Championship will kick off the championship events on Sunday August 22nd. Followed by the start of the $5000 Heads Up Main Event on the Monday. The $1100 Pot Limit Omaha event will take place on Wednesday August 25th and crown a PLO champion. Event #9 a $2200 No Limit Hold'em Championship will be a three day event spread over three casinos for the first day allowing for a potential $1,000,000 prize pool. Final table takes place on the final day of the C.O.P.C. and could have a first place prize close to $300,000.
One Day Tournaments
Each Sunday offer $1100 one day tournaments (Events #3 and #11) with up to 200 players each and a potential $50,000 first prize. Monday August 23rd for $220 and Tuesday August 24th for $330 give entry level players the opportunity to join in on the action of the COPC.
Smaller Buy-in Satellites
Just so every poker player has a chance at crowning glory, a number of smaller buy-in tourneys round out the schedule. Thursday August 19th and Thursday August 26th are satellite days at the three casinos in which two weekend buy-ins are awarded for every ten players. On August 19th a $180 satellite will produce one - Event #2 $1100 buy-in and one - Event #1 $550 buy-in for every ten players. On August 26th a $300 satellite will produce one - Event #9 $2200 buy-in and one - Event #10 $550 buy-in for every ten players. A great opportunity to parlay a small investment into a big win.
Cash Games
On a daily basis players can easily find numerous No Limit, Pot Limit and Limit games with varying stakes. The 1 -2 No Limit Hold'em games are the most popular choice of Calgarians, but 2-5 or 5-5 and 5-10 No Limit can often be found. The reputation that Calgary host some of the largest Pot Limit Omaha games in North America is not an exaggeration. PLO limits start at 1-2 and 5-5 but often range from 5-10, 10-25 to 50-100. The city also boasts regular 15-30 and 30-60 Limit Hold'em games to go along with numerous 4-8 tables. During major tournaments the limits are always pushed higher and game selection and available seats make it easy to find the right game.
Ultimate Players Party and Players Lounge
It is tradition that during the C.O.P.C. players are given the opportunity to blow off a little steam Canadian style and partake in a grand evening of drinking and entertainment at he Ultimate Players Party. This party at The Rusty Cage is on Sunday August 22nd and will feature headline entertainment, food and beverages as well as unveil the match ups for the $5000 main event bracket drawing at 8pm. Throughout the 11 days of tournaments the nightly players lounge at The Rusty Cage, will provide players a place to relax and enjoy after a tough day at the poker tables.
Who
Alternates
In the event of a sell out at any and all events (excluding the Heads Up main event) an alternate list will be begin after the tournament is deemed a sell out. As players are eliminated from the tournament, organizers will go down the alternate list allowing as many possible players to fill openings until the end of the fourth blind level.
Re-Entries
In the event that the tournament is not a sell out, a player eliminated from the tournament will be allowed to re-enter the tournament at full price and will receive the initial starting chip stack. Players are allowed to re-enter as many times possible based on availability until the end of the fourth blind level.
Arriving Late
Players who pre-registered but did not pay in full must pay the full amount 1 hour before the beginning of the tourney. Once a player is paid in full their seat is secured for the first 8 blind levels and after such time their chips if still unattended will be removed by tournament organizers. Players who have paid in full but fail to show up for the event within the allotted time will not receive any refunds or compensation.
Land Based Satellites
There are a number participating Canadian poker rooms hosting satellites for the upcoming C.O.P.C.. Check with your local casino to see if they are / or will be hosting any qualifying satellite tournaments. The C.O.P.C. organizers fully appreciate any support from participating poker rooms and will help facilitate any requests from casinos to host such events.
Online Satellites
Due to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regulations any and all C.O.P.C. affiliation with online companies is strictly prohibited. Any online companies running satellites for the C.O.P.C. do not have the endorsement from the three participating casinos, Cash Casino, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Grey Eagle Casino or their governing bodies.
Television and Media
Due to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regulations any and all television of live poker or casino gaming activities is strictly prohibited. However traditional media coverage and reporting of the event will be allowed. So check for tournament updates on www.CanadianPokerTour.TV www.CandainPokerPlayer.TV as well as other top poker web sites and media venues providing coverage.
Spectators
Spectators will be allowed to watch tournament play from designated areas. However the taking of pictures or recording of any gaming activity is strictly prohibited.
Travel to Calgary
How do I get to Calgary? Calgary Alberta has an major international airport in the northwest area of the city approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the three participating casinos, sponsored hotels and entertainment venues. Taxi's and limousines are readily available at the airport. Where is Calgary? Calgary is located in western Canada in the southern part of the province of Alberta. Population is approximately 1,000,000.
- Calgary is 300km to Edmonton, Alberta
- Calgary is 975km to Vancouver, British Columbia
- Calgary is 763km to Regina, Saskatchewan
- Calgary is 1325km to Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Calgary is 525km to Great Falls, Montana
- Calgary is 1123km to Seattle, Washington
How do I register for tournaments
Telephone Registration - Call the following casinos and reserve your entry.
Cash Casino
403 - 243 - 2273 |
Grey Eagle Casino
403 - 385 - 3796 |
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
403 - 723 - 4039 |
Casinos will collect the following information including: name, address, phone number, email and credit card information.
*** Important notice: Credit card information is only used to secure / guarantee a spot in the tournament. All pre-registered players must pay in full before the start of each individual event. Methods of payment differ from casino to casino. Your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up to your registered events. In case you do not show up for your registered event or events, your credit card will be charged for the registration fee only.
Online Registration - www.COPC2010.com
An online application will collect the following information including: name, address, phone number, email and credit card information.
*** Important notice: Credit card information is only used to secure / guarantee a spot in the tournament. All pre-registered players must pay in full before the start of each individual event. Methods of payment differ from casino to casino. Your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up to your registered events. In case you do not show up for your registered event or events, your credit card will be charged for the registration fee only.
In Person at participating casinos - Cash Casino, Deerfoot Inn & Casino & Grey Eagle Casino Casinos will collect the following information including: name, address, phone number, email address. Casinos will collect either the full amount of tournament buy-in and reg. fees or the registration fee portion only for each pre-registered event. All pre-registered players who paid reg. fee only must pay in full before the start of each individual event. In case you do not show up for your pre-registered event or events, your registration fee will be retained by the casino.
Refunds and Cancellations
Since tournament organizers do not require full payment (Only Reg. Fees) to secure or guarantee a seat up until the start of the tournament, No Refunds will be issued for cancellation of pre-registration amount. The collected pre-registration money or registration fees will be withheld by tournament organizers and are non-transferable.
Where do I stay
| Deerfoot Inn & Casino |
1000 - 35th St SE |
403 - 236 - 7529 |
| Service Plus Inn & Suites |
3503 - 114th Ave SE |
403 - 256 - 5352 |
| Sandman Hotel & Suites |
888 - 7th Ave SW |
403 - 237 - 8626 |
Money Concerns
Are winnings taxable? It is always safer to check with Provincial / State and Federal authorities on the legalities of poker tournament winnings. Generally within Canada recreational gambling winnings are deemed non-taxable.
How do I deal with bringing money across the Canadian / American or International borders?
It is always safer to check with Federal border authorities on the legalities on the carrying or transferring of poker money across international borders. Generally all that is required is a declaration of funds and their purpose, with supporting documents of all the required information pertaining to travel, accommodation, duration of visit and tournament related information. The information is required for both entering and leaving a country.
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