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MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
1280 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 1870
(570) 831-2100
Mohegan Sun Pocono offers a unique blend of casino gaming, live poker, horse racing, and more on a beautiful property with a brand new, on-site hotel.
World Tavern Poker players will appreciate the views as well with the stunning Pocono Mountains as a captivating backdrop. With lots of dining options and plenty to keep your senses peaked, Mohegan Sun Pocono will serve as a great host for OPEN 20!
Championship Players Invited From
ALASKA, CONNECTICUT, INDIANA, MASSACHUSSETS,
MICHIGAN, NEW JERSEY (all except South East & South West),
NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA (all except South East & South Central), RHODE ISLAND, and WISCONSIN
TICKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION Schedule
Register for National Championships and pick up your
OPEN 20 Tickets during these times:
SUNDAY, May 17th: 9:00am to 5:00pm**
MONDAY, May 18th: 9:00am to 5:00pm**
TUESDAY, May 19th: 9:00am to 5:00pm**
WEDNESDAY, May 20th: 9:00am to 5:00pm**
** We may break before 5pm depending on the flow of player traffic. BE EARLY! :)
HOTEL INFO Mohegan Sun Pocono
Mohegan Sun Pocono offers players a brand new, on-site hotel with incredible rooms and amenities such as iPad directories, 'no swipe' key system, smart TVs and free WiFi!
We have also secured great rates at the Woodlands Resort less than 2 miles away.
Rooms will go fast, so PLEASE do not wait.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & DETAILS
SUNDAY, MAY 17th
11:00am: National Quarters (shootout) $0+$15
The final 2 players at each table move on to the Semi-Finals at 3:30pm.
12:00pm: Early Strikers Tournament $65
Get your game on early with the first cash event of the OPEN!
3:30pm: National Semis (shootout) $0+$15
The final 2 players at each table move on to the FINALS on Monday.
7:00pm: Deep Stack - Players Championship $90
Players will start this event with 15,000 chips with a dealer add-on available for 10,000 more!
9:30pm: Welcome Party at Breakers Bar!
Come hang out and relax with the WTP Team and fellow players at Breakers Bar. Complete with $2.50 Coors Lite special and in-house DJ.
MONDAY, MAY 18th
11:00am: Monday Morning Turbo! $55
Get an early start to Monday with this quick event featuring 12 min blinds!
12:00pm: National FINALS - Flight #1 $0+$15
The first flight of the National Championship FINALS! Players will play for 10 blind levels. The remaining players will resume on Tuesday with the remaining players from Flight #2.
4:00pm: National FINALS - Flight #2 $0+$15
The second flight of the National Championship FINALS! Players will play for 10 blind levels. The remaining players will resume on Tuesday with the remaining players from Flight #1.
5:00pm: APP Magazine Tournament $65
American Poker Player magazine sponsors this event with the winner getting a full profile in the July 2015 issue! You better be ready to sign some autographs!
8:30pm: Bounty Tournament $85
Knock out your competition and receive a $25 casino chip for each player you take out.
TUESDAY, MAY 19th
11:00am: National Champ FINALS $0
Remaining players from Flight #1 and Flight #2 compete for WSOP packages. The last person standing earns a $1,000 package to Las Vegas, where they will play heads up to determine the National Champion ($5,000 WSOP package) and runner up ($2,500 WSOP package).
12:00pm: Pre Party Smackdown $65
Get ready for an awesome party later that night by laying the smackdown on your opponents. Bring that nice stack of cash to the party!
3:00pm: TOC Semis (shootout) - Flight #1 $0+$15
The final 2 players at each table move on to the TOC FINALS on Wednesday.
6:30pm: The WIN-PLACE-SHOW PARTY!
Don't miss this horse racing themed party with great food, cash bar and awesome prizes if you Win, Place or Show throughout the night!
9:00pm: All In Or Fold Tournament $20
You only have two moves in this event - you're either all in or you fold! Just a $20 buy-in and $10 unlimited re-buys for the first 4 levels. This was one of the most popular tournaments in Las Vegas. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th
11:00am: TOC Semis (shootout) - Flight #2 $0+$15
The final 2 players at each table move on to the TOC FINALS at 3pm.
11:00am: The Home Stretch Tournament $65
We are coming down the home stretch! Collect even more cash at the tables for the trip home.
3:00pm: National TOC FINALS $0+$15
Qualified players compete for WSOP packages. The last person standing earns a $1,000 package to Las Vegas, where they will go heads up for a $10,000 WSOP Main Event seat and the title of National TOC Champion!
6:00pm: Last Chance Turbo! $55
This is the final OPEN 20 tournament at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Be sure to stick around and take a shot at one more big cash prize!
NOTE: We are planning a very special TD Tournament for Las Vegas this November. Stay tuned!
BUY-INS, CHIP STACKS, AND BLIND LEVELS
Buy-In
Shootouts ($0+$15)
Champs ($0+$15)
$55 to $65
$85 to $90
Chips
10,000
20,000
10,000
15,000
Levels
15 mins
20/30 mins
20 mins
20 mins
*Buy-ins for cash events include casino fees
*Unlimited re-entry available for first 8 levels
*No re-entry for National Champ
*$5 dealer add-on for 5,000 chips available (except for National Champ events)
*$10 dealer add-on for 10,000 chips in Deep Stack tournament only
*Breaks scheduled every 4 levels
*Turbo Tournament=12 min blinds
Please note that tournament structures and schedules are subject to PA Gaming Commission approval and can be modified without prior notice.
Level
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Small
100
100
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800
1000
2000
3000
4000
*5000*
8000
10000
15000
20000
30000
40000
50000
80000
100000
150000
200000
300000
400000
500000
Big
100
200
400
600
800
1000
1600
2000
4000
6000
8000
*10000*
16000
20000
30000
40000
60000
80000
100000
160000
200000
300000
400000
600000
800000
1000000
*100/100 level for Champ Final events only
*Blinds run 30 mins at 5000/10000 and beyond for Champ Final Events
World Tavern Poker Open TICKET INFORMATION
Get your ticket NOW to the World Tavern Poker OPEN @ Mohegan Sun Pocono which includes:
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Access to all cash tournaments
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Commemorative T-shirt
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Commemorative Medallion (card protector)
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All Party Access, including the main Party with great drink and food discounts throught the property!
(Please Note: There is free beer in the poker room to players but cash bar for alcohol)
TICKET PRICE GOES UP ON MAY 10!
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
The National Championship will be played at both hosting properties under a NEW and EXCITING format that will pay out 16 WSOP packages AND award the winner at each location with a $1,000 travel package to Las Vegas!
There, the two winners will compete for the title of NATIONAL CHAMPION and the $5,000 World Series of Poker package in a deep stack, heads up match! (runner up receives a $2,500 WSOP Package)
Players qualified for the National Championship Finals at Mohegan Sun Pocono will play in 2 flights.
Each flight will play through 10 levels. Play will then stop and your chips will be bagged and tagged. Once both flights are complete, the remaining players will return and resume play at Level 11.
The Top 7 at each hosting property will be awarded WSOP packages:
2nd Place= $1,500 WSOP Package
3rd Place= $1,000 WSOP Package
4th Place= $1,000 WSOP Package
5th Place= $750 WSOP Package
6th Place= $750 WSOP Package
7th Place= $500 WSOP Package
8th Place= $500 WSOP Package
1st Place will receive the $1,000 paid trip to Las Vegas in November! (this includes 5 nights hotel at Planet Hollywood AND $500 in travel cash)
So be sure to join us in November to watch this historic event take place!
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
The National Tournament of Champions will also be played at both hosting properties under the new and exciting format that will pay out 8 WSOP packages AND award the winner at each location with a $1,000 travel package to Las Vegas!
There, the two winners will compete for the title of NATIONAL TOC CHAMPION and the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event seat in a deep stack, heads up match!
The Top 3 from each venue will be awarded WSOP packages:
2nd Place= $1,000 WSOP Package
3rd Place= $750 WSOP Package
4th Place= $500 WSOP Package
1st Place will receive a $1,000 paid trip to Las Vegas in November! (this includes 5 nights hotel at Planet Hollywood AND $500 in travel cash)
The runner up in Las Vegas will take home the $2,500 World Series of Poker Package! So be sure to join us in November to watch this historic event take place!
Get your tickets and rooms NOW!