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GREAT POKER. GREAT PARTIES.
GREAT PEOPLE!
AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NOT FORGET!
5 Days and 5 Nights of AMAZING is coming this November 1-6, 2025 at The Orleans Casino in Las Vegas. You are not going to want to miss the spookiest and most haunting OPEN of all time!
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MORE DETAILS ARE COMING SOON!
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NATIONAL QUALIFICATION LISTS
Below are the FULL qualification lists for National Championship & National TOC events at OPEN 2025. We will update with Regional qualifiers as they come in!
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HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS BELOW:
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Start from the top and work your way down. Check each FINALS list first - if your name is there, you're qualified for that event! Some players may appear on multiple lists and a few names may be duplicated - REMEMBER: players always compete in the highest event they qualify for!​​​
If you do not appear on the above National Champ lists, check the following list for the National Quarterfinals (DETAILS HERE!).
OPEN 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
All structures, tournaments, and buy-ins are subject to Nevada Department of Gaming approval and can be modified without prior notice.
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Events in BLACK are open to all players with Access Passes. Tournaments in PURPLE are open to WTP players only (qualified where applicable).
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
12:00PM: EARLY STRIKERS TOURNAMENT ($100)
Get your first cash of the OPEN in this event!
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2:00PM: WTP NATIONAL TOC SEMI-FINALS ($0+$25)
SHOOTOUT FORMAT: Be among the final 2 players at your table and you'll advance to the TOC Finals on Sunday! Qualified WTP players only.
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2:00PM: GRAVEYARD GRINDERS TOURNAMENT ($100)
POKER ROOM: 3 hours of $1/$2 cash-game style play; most in chips wins!
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3:00PM: SINGLE-TABLE SHOOTOUT ($100)
SHOOTOUT FORMAT: No combining tables! Finish in the Top 2 at your table and earn a weighted split of the prize pool!
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6:00PM: The Mike Filipelli Festival of FUN Bounty Event ($125)
SECRET BOUNTIES: Each player gets a MYSTERY bounty envelope; when you KO a player, you open it on the spot and receive your bounty - up to a $500 Major Event package! In honor of our great friend Mike Filipelli, who passed away earlier this year. This is going to be a HUGE poker party!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
10:00AM: WTP NATIONAL TOC FINALS ($0+$25)
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: World Tavern players compete for Major Event packages, up to a $10,000 Main Event seat for the winner, along with the title of NEW WTP National TOC Champion! Qualified players only.
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1:00PM: BOUNTY SURVIVOR TOURNAMENT ($125)
SURVIVOR FORMAT: One $25 Bounty Chip per KO. Once play gets "in the money", the event ends; most in chips wins plaque; prize pool splits evenly.
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6:00PM: Tag Team TERROR Survivor Tournament ($75 per person)
SWITCHES & FUN: A staple of every OPEN event. Players compete in 2-person teams with switches every 15 minutes, even during hands! PLUS, a costume contest to see who has the most TERROR-INDUCING attire - this is gonna be a BLAST!
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SPECIAL NOTE: The usual Grinders events for Sunday are TBD and may be moved to other days. We will announce any schedule change at that time.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
10:00AM: WLPC Double-Shootout Championship ($100)
BRAND NEW EVENT! All seat assignments (as best as possible) will be based on your league. Play starts as single-table shootouts; win your table and your in the money. But that's not all! All table winners will gather in the PIT starting with fresh chip stacks to play for the prize pool!
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12:00PM: WTP NATIONAL CHAMP SEMI-FINALS ($0+$25)
SHOOTOUT FORMAT: Be among the final 2 players at your table and you'll advance to the Finals on Wednesday! Qualified WTP players only.
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2:00PM: BOUNTY TOURNAMENT ($100)
$25-CHIP BOUNTIES: Each player gets a $25 chip for every player they eliminate PLUS competes for a nice Day 3 prize pool!
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2:00PM: WTP TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CHAMPIONSHIP ($0+$25)
REGULAR FORMAT: Open to World Tavern TDs from the current and previous two seasons with a $2,500 prize pool. Our way of saying THANK YOU to our incredible Tournament Directors for all they do!
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4:00PM: GRAVEYARD GRINDERS TOURNAMENT ($100)
POKER ROOM: 3 hours of $1/$2 cash-game style play; most in chips wins!
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6:00PM: ORLEANS HOUSE TOURNAMENT (TBA)
Details to be announced!
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8:00PM: "FLOP OF THE LIVING DEAD" PARTY
PARTY TICKET ENTRY: The SCARIEST Poker Party of all time! Get dressed in your FRIGHTENING BEST for this can't-miss event. We will have lively entertainment, costume contests, and SO MUCH MORE!
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11:00PM: All In or Fold ASYLUM Tournament ($125)
ONE HOUR OF INSANITY: Players start with 1,000 chips and have one pre-flop decision to make: all in, or fold! Players can re-enter as much as they want for the 1st hour; after one hour, play resumes as a normal event. You cannot miss this 'crazy' late-night event!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
10:00AM: WTP OPEN BLIND BOUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ($200)
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: Become a World Champion and earn your way to the World Tavern Poker Hall of Fame, mystery bounty style! Bounties can range from $50 up to $1,500 and will be available in the PIT for the final 24 players (more info on-site!).
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2:00PM: BOUNTY TOURNAMENT ($100)
$25-CHIP BOUNTIES: Each player gets a $25 chip for every player they eliminate PLUS competes for a nice Day 4 prize pool!
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6:00PM: POKER GIVES Dream Team Tournament ($100)
TEAM & INDIVIDUAL EVENT: Players pick teams of 4 to compete for a separate prize split among their team that's withheld from the prize pool. We will be running special promotions throughout to benefit POKER GIVES, a great local Las Vegas charity. Much more to come!
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10:00PM: GRAVEYARD GRINDERS TOURNAMENT ($100)
POKER ROOM: 3 hours of $1/$2 cash-game style play; most in chips wins!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
10:00AM: WTP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS ($0+$25)
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: World Tavern players compete for 16 Major Event packages, up to a $5,000 Main Event seat for the winner, along with the title of NEW WTP National Champion! Qualified players only.
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3:00PM: WITCHES & WARLOCKS: BATTLE OF THE SEXES ($125)
2 EVENTS IN ONE: Men and women compete in separate tournaments with the winner of each moving on to a heads-up duel for the ultimate in bragging rights!​​​
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8:00PM: FINAL FRIGHT GRINDERS TOURNAMENT ($100)
POKER ROOM: 3 hours of $1/$2 cash-game style play; most in chips wins!
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9:00PM: BATTLE OF THE SEXES - HEADS UP
ONE on ONE: One man, one woman - who will emerge victorious?
TOURNAMENT NOTES:
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-- All tournaments will be taking place in the French Quarter Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Orleans Casino. Only the GRINDERS cash game-style events take place in the Poker Room.
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-- You must have a valid and unexpired ID to get your B-Connected Card, which is required to participate in all tournaments at The Orleans Casino.
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-- All buy-ins are listed with entry and casino fees included. Any add-ons that may be available are separate from this price and are 100% optional (but highly recommended as this money goes directly to the dealers!).
-- Unlimited re-entry is available for the first 4 levels of all tournaments EXCEPT for National Championship and National TOC events. Breaks are scheduled every 4 levels.
-- All poker-related decisions made by the Tournament Director and related Orleans staff are final. WTP does not interfere or get involved in those decisions. Please observe all house rules and those announced prior to each event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED Q's
NOTE: Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time ends during the OPEN!
OPEN 2025 runs from Saturday, November 1st until Thursday, November 6th. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd at 2am Vegas time. That means when the clock strikes 2am, it will actually be 1am. Make sure you factor this into your plans!
Is the OPEN similar to the World League Poker Championships? Where is the WLPC?!?
The World Tavern Poker OPEN is the same event structurally as the WLPC. We decided a couple of years ago that it was important to reintroduce the OPEN brand to our Vegas event. But don't worry - the WLPC is still happening! It's now on Monday with a NEW format that will feature the top leagues from the US and Canada, along with a WTP OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP on Tuesday where we will crown a new World Champion!
When will Registration be open?
Registration will open starting at 10am on Saturday for VIPs and 11am for everyone else. Registration will open between 9am and 10am each day thereafter, and run to around 4-5pm on most days.
Will I need a Players Card to play in tournaments at The Orleans?
Yes! You can get your 'B-Connected' Players Card after going through Registration. You will be directed to where to go to get your card if you don't already have one.
Does purchasing an Access Pass include my buy-ins for the cash tournaments?
No, it does not. Purchasing an Access Pass gives you access to the cash tournaments during the series. Buy-ins for tournaments are separate and must be paid by the player to enter.
Why are there resort fees if I book through The Orleans?
Resort fees are the norm at every property of note. However, it's still worthwhile to stay on-site! Our special rates are hard to beat, and you simply can't beat the convenience (saves money, time, and energy) of staying on-site. Plus, resort fees at The Orleans include room Wi-Fi, access to a Fitness Center, in-room coffee, and more.
Will there be tickets to the FLOP OF THE LIVING DEAD Party for sale during the OPEN?
Possibly, but only in very limited quantities and likely only for a brief time. This is why we highly recommend purchasing a Party & Poker Access Pass prior to the event to get the full OPEN experience!
GREAT POKER. GREAT PARTIES.
GREAT PEOPLE!