NC-East Option #1
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Registration Opens: 11:00am
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Brad Baker
Beach Tavern
413 W. Fort Macon Rd
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 247-4466
DEFENDING TOP 3
Chuck Trader
Bob Walasin
Tim Piacitelli
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
Beach Tavern is a great location with plenty of space for the eastern NC Regionals. There will be plenty of food and drink selections, big-screen TV's, pool tables, and even a TouchTunes jukebox!
Plus, Beach Tavern has a dedicated staff that takes pride in having a relaxed, fun atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
Food and Drink specials will be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd
11:00am: TD Smackdown Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2019/20 at NC East bars only (2 max per bar) to reward their hard work all season long! The winner receives the TD Smackdown trophy and a Party & Poker Access Pass to OPEN 27 this May!
Defending Champion: LESLIE LEWIS
11:00am: 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.
12:45pm: Registration Closes
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.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st place: $300 Hotel Reimbursement, 2 Party & Poker Access Passes to OPEN 27.
2nd place: 2 Party & Poker Access Passes to OPEN 27.
3rd, 4th place: 1 Party & Poker Access Pass to OPEN 27.
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at OPEN 27.
NOTE: $300 Hotel Reimbursement is redeemable only by contacting John Martin after Regionals, and only by the winning player at OPEN 27.
Participating WTP Bars
Beach Tavern (B T's)
Beach Tavern (Monday)
Breaktime Billiards - Wilmington
Breaktime Billiards II (Thurs)
Diamonds Grill and Billiards
Diamonds Grille & Billiards(Friday)
Flying Shamrock
Kickback Jacks Wilm
Marina Cafe
Oceans Edge St Regis Onslow Room
Planet Fun
Professor O'Cools
Rack-M
River Bend Country Club
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Sandspur Farm
Smokers Post
The Joyce Irish Pub and Grill
Tie Breakers Sports Bar
Varnish Ale & Spirits
Wandas
White Oak River Bistro
NOTE FROM BRAD BAKER: Continuing the policy of accommodating as many championship-caliber players as possible, NC East will have two options to advance.
Please note: qualified players can pick from Option #1 OR from Option #2 when deciding which Regional Championship to play. You cannot play in both Regional Championship games.
Season 2-2019/20 Qualifiers
CHAMPION: CHUCK TRADER
2. Bob Walasin
3. Timothy Piacitelli
4. Steven Cobb
5. Bill Thruman
6. James Jones
7. Patty Bolender
8. Reginald Pendergraph
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2019/20: CHUCK TRADER
Season 1-2019: JOHN WHITE, SR.
Season 2-2018/19: BOB WALASIN
Season 1-2018: ERIC WALLACE
Season 2-2017/18: KEITH FICK
Season 1-2017: JAMES ARNOLD
Season 2-2016/17: JUDY DeCICCO
Season 1-2016: RICH PELLEU
Season 2-2015/16: ADRIAN ALLEN
Season 1-2015: SHERRY SCHAEFTER
Season 2-2014/15: ROGER LEACH