New Jersey South Regional Championship
NJ-South
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Registration Opens: 11:30am
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD's: Adam Zachary, Dawn Smith
Alisha's 5-Star Dive Bar
2021 N. Black Horse Pike
Williamstown, NJ 08094
856-875-9700
DEFENDING TOP 3
John Bachman
Lawrence Gleason
Joe Atchison
CLICK HERE FOR THE QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
Event and Venue Overview
The Regional Championship brings together players from across your area - 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.
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Alisha's 5-Star Dive Bar is a great WTP venue with spacious areas for the Regional weekend. There will be plenty of drink selections, plenty of parking, and much more. Plus, Alisha's has an amazing, top-notch staff to make this one of the best destinations with a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
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Specials include 75-cent Wings, $6 cheesesteaks, $3.25 Bud & Bud Light drafts, and $6 'Western Son's and Sun Cruisers drinks!
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NO OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK WILL BE ALLOWED and GIFT CARDS OR CERTIFICATES ARE NOT VALID FOR THIS EVENT!
Participating WTP Bars and Prize Info
Alisha's 5 Star Dive Bar - Monday
Alisha's 5 Star Dive Bar - Wednesday
Alisha's 5 Star Dive Bar - Friday
Mulligan's
National Park Pub
National Park Pub (Saturday)
Southwood Bar
Spread Eagle Tavern
Tapped Bar at Palace Diner
The Tortilla Press Cantina
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 2026
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3rd PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats in the National Championship Finals at OPEN 2026 this November!
Event Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th
11:00am: TD Smackdown Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2025 at NJ South bars only to reward their hard work all season long!
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Nick Green
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11:00am: All In or Fold Points Game
You have one decision - all in or fold! Game counts for Nat'l points!
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11:30am: 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!
Season 2-2025 Winners
CHAMPION: JOHN BACHMAN
2. Lawrence Gleason
3. Joe Atchison
4. Jason Broadhurst
5. Val Zippel
6. Mike Flynn
7. Tomar Kravitz
8. Tom Haigh
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2025: JOHN BACHMAN
Season 1-2025: MIKE FLYNN
Season 2-2024/25: ANTHONY ANTONELLI
Season 1-2024: ANDREW MOCHI
Season 2-2023/24: CHRIS POTE
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
