New Jersey South Regional Championships
Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Pat Phillips
Racks Pub & Grill
2021 N Black Horse Pike
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 318-7059
DEFENDING TOP 3
Fran Pote
Mark Williams
Maria Cella
QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
NJ-South East, NJ-South West
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
Racks Pub & Grill is a great location for the NJ-South & PA-South East Regional Championship. Racks has plenty of great food options, plenty of room, and sits in a convenient location near Cross Keys.
Get knocked out early? Stick around for plenty of sports action on TV, cold beers on tap, and a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
Food and Drink specials will be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th
TBA: TD Smackdown Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2022/23 at NJ South bars only to reward their hard work all season long!
DEFENDING CHAMPION: x
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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.
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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.
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TBA: Satellite Tournaments
Get KO'd early? Stick around for these fun events!
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
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1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel and 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 30
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3rd and 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at OPEN 30.
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: FRAN POTE
2. Mark Williams
3. Maria Cella
4. Ken Ottenthal
5. Brian Freeman
6. Glen Galloway
7. Jen Rosario
8. Justin Freed
Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: DOLLY CZIRYAK
2. Paul Sleeper
3. Anthony Antonelli
4. Maureen DiDonato
5. Gary Garcia
6. Fran Pote
7. Sandra Hackett
8. Randy Cella
Participating WTP Bars
Fielder's Pub
Mulligan's
National Park Pub
Racks Pub & Grill
Racks Pub & Grill - Friday
Racks Pub & Grill - Wednesday
Southwood Bar
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2023: FRAN POTE
Season 2-2022/23: DOLLY CZIRYAK
Season 2-2021/22: RICHARD ELLIOTT
Season 1-2019: DAVID WATSON
Season 2-2018/19: GLENN GALLOWAY
Season 1-2018: FRANK MEDEROS
Season 2-2017/18: JOHN BAKLEY
Season 1-2017: RANDY CELLA
Season 2-2016/17: CARLOS CASTRO
Season 1-2015: PAT PHILLIPS
Season 2-2014/15: TOM TWEED