
New York South & Connecticut
Sunday, March 5th, 2023
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD's: Cindy Moses, Mike Cassa
American Legion #488
532 Lakes Road
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-3965
DEFENDING TOP 3
Sean Huberty
Dale Hipkins
Sam Wixon
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!
Message From Cindy!
Come enjoy a fun day of competitive poker with your World Tavern Poker Family! American Legion 488 provides a fantastic space for us to play, a well-stocked, reasonably priced bar, and a welcoming staff.
Players are strongly encouraged to take part in the Lunch Buffet described in the Venue Details section. This will greatly help the American Legion team provide us with a great day and assure more events in the future.
Seats are limited for the 11am No Peak BIG Points game described in the Event Schedule below. You can register for this event through February 26th on the WTP website under Championship Events to guarantee your seat.
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, MARCH 5th
10:15am: Doors Open, T-Shirt Sales Begin
Get in early for your best shot at t-shirts and seating for the big points game at 11am!
11:00am: No Peek BIG Points Game
This should be fun! Full details announced at the event. Points count toward National Rankings!
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.
12:00pm to 1:30pm: Lunch (See Venue Info above)
Will be available to purchase!
1:30pm: Registration Closes, Players Seated, Awards
Regional Awards and brief announcements will take place here.
2:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
14,900 starting chips and 25-min blinds. Who will be the new champ?
3:30pm: Single Table Side Games
Knocked out of the Regional Championship? Join us for single-table events with prizes up for grabs!

$20
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 2 Access Passes to the OPEN/WLPC
2nd PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to the OPEN/WLPC
3rd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to the OPEN/WLPC
4th thru 6th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to the OPEN/WLPC
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at the OPEN/WLPC.
Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: SEAN HUBERTY
2. Dale Hipkins
3. Sam Wixon
4. Sean Kinsley
5. Tony Vela
6. Tom Gallo
7. Michael Hattley
8. Richard Dobbins
9. Brian Rhodes
10. Sal Pontillo
11. Peter Volkert
12. Danesh Ram
13. Jack Aprilante
14. Rebecca Jacobsen
Venue Details
Have a wonderful day with your World Tavern Poker family. Fill up with a delicious lunch and hang out with your Poker friends at the covered outdoor Pavillion prior to the event.
The $20 Lunch Buffet will be served to you by the wonderful American Legion helpers. Included in the buffet is: Penne Vodka, meatballs, sausage & peppers, chicken marsala, Caesar salad, plus a soda or water.In
Play your best poker in our fun, competitive Regional Championship Tournament. American Legion has reasonably priced drinks for your enjoyment.
Don't get knocked out early, but if you do, step out on the deck and take in the pretty lake view, or play in one of our single-table Sit-N-Go's and win a prize!
NOTE: All purchases are cash only. There is plenty of room for parking in the Upper Lot.
Food and Drink specials will be posted at the venue.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.




Participating WTP Bars
AJ Cafe
American Legion 488
American Legion 488 Thursdays
Back Nine
Blarney Stone Publik House
Chicago Sam's Sports Bar
Elks Lodge 2067
Elks Sundays
Fireside Bar & Restaurant
Foley's Bar
Fusion @ Union
McCarthy's Grill House
McGillicuddy's
Michael's Tap Room
Murty's Publick House
Plan B
Rally Caps (formerly Bar Eighty)
Scooters Bar & Grill - CT
South Gate Tavern
Southbound
The Porch
VFW Post 8858
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2022/23: SEAN HUBERTY
Season 1-2022: BRENDAN SULLIVAN
Season 2-2021/22: JOHN JACKSON
Season 2-2019/20: FRANK MESSINA
Season 1-2019: JACK KELLEY
Season 2-2018/19: ZSOLT VASS
Season 1-2018: MAX DIEBER
Season 2-2017/18: JON GREENFIELD
Season 1-2017: MITCH McMILLEN
Season 2-2016/17: BILLY CASSEL
Season 1-2016: RALPH COSENZA
Season 2-2015/16: RICH ARMATO
Season 1-2015: WILL McGROTTY
Season 2-2014/15: ADAM TRAVAN