Alaska Regional Championship
Alaska Region
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD's: Chriss & Susie Ryherd
Don Jose's
44109 Sterling Highway
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5700
DEFENDING CHAMP
Suzie Ryherd
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QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
Regionals Overview
The Regional Championship brings together players from across your area for the shot at becoming the next Regional Champion.
This event is what you have been playing for all season! Enjoy great poker, party with your friends, and earn the opportunity to play in the ultimate World Tavern Poker tournament, the National Championships.
See you at the tables!
Venue Details
Don Jose's is a great location for the Alaska Regional Championship. There's plenty of room and the bar sits in a convenient location off of Highway 1 near downtown Soldotna.
Get knocked out early? Stick around! Don Jose's is a great place with a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
Food and Drink specials will be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th
12:00pm: Registration Opens
Regional Championships are for qualified players only. You must be 21 years of age or older to play. Please have your photo ID with you at registration.
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12:45pm: Registration Closes
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1:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
There will be Regional Awards and some brief announcements prior to start time.
Side games may take place when enough players are available. Check with your TD if you get knocked out.
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
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1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 30
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3rd, 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
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The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at OPEN 30.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: SUZIE RYHERD
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Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: EDIE HANDSAKER
2. Ken Gordon
3. Carmen Gordon
4. Jackie Taylor
5. Mike Boyle
6. Chriss Ryherd
7. Joreen Harris
8. Romaine Walters
Participating WTP Bars
AMVets Post 4
Don Jose's - Tuesday
Main Street Tap & Grill - Sunday
Main Street Tap & Grill - Thursday
The White Moose
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2023: SUZIE RYHERD
Season 2-2022/23: EDIE HANDSAKER
Season 1-2022: DANA ZILLETTE
Season 2-2021/22: JOREEN HARRIS
Season 2-2019/20: CHRISS RYHERD
Season 1-2019: JENNY MERRILL
Season 2-2018/19: EDIE HANDSAKER
Season 1-2018: JAN BUCKINGHAM
Season 2-2017/18: BILL STRAUBE