NC-East
Sunday, February 26th, 2023
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Brad Baker
Hooters
5112 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 470-3030
DEFENDING TOP 3
Jeff Stoffer
Ben Ball
James Jones
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!
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
11:00am: TD Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2022 at NC East bars only (2 max per bar) to reward their hard work all season long!
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.
12:45pm: 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.
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to the next OPEN/WLPC
2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to the next OPEN/WLPC
3rd, 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to the next OPEN/WLPC
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at the next OPEN/WLPC.
$20
Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: JEFF STOFFER
2. Ben Ball
3. James Jones
4. Toby Bolender
5. Wanda James
6. Christy Straka
7. Eddie Beck
Season 1-2022 Winners
CHAMPION: LESHAN FERNANDO
2. Ben Ball
3. Brad McClanahan
4. Danial Meyer
5. Rick Anderson
6. Star Reid
Venue Details
Hooters 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 more.
Plus, Hooters 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.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Participating WTP Bars
5th Street Hardware Restaurant & Taproom
Annabelle's Restaurant
Diamonds Grill and Billiards
Diamonds Grille & Billiards (Friday)
Hooters Jacksonville
Hooters Wilmington - Monday
Hooters Wilmington - Wednesday
Marina Cafe
Salty Sistas
Sandspur Farm
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill
Smoker's Post
The Doghouse Tavern
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2022/23: JEFF STOFFER
Season 1-2022: LESHAN FERNANDO
Season 2-2021/22: BRAD McCLANAHAN
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