North Carolina East Regional Championships
NC-East
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Brad Baker
Brunswick Beer & Cider
1313 S. Dickinson Drive
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 470-3030
DEFENDING TOP 3
James Canoni
Kim Jewell
Bob Tavenner
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
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th
11:00am: TD Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2023/24 at NC East bars only (2 max per bar) to reward their hard work all season long!
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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
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:
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1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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3rd, 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
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The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to the National Championship Finals at OPEN 31 this November.
Season 2-2023/24 Winners
CHAMPION: JAMES CANONI
2. Kim Jewell
3. Bob Tavenner
4. Benjamin Ball
5. Kevin White
6. Walter Westbrook
7. June White
8. Marie Sheehan-Boljen
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: JUSTIN MILES
2. Robert Webber
3. Melissa Colon
4. Eddie Beck
5. Joseph Whalen
6. Diane Webber
7. Deirdre Stoffer
Venue Details
Brunswick Beer & Cider is a great location with plenty of space for the eastern NC Regionals. There will be plenty of great drink selections and much more.
Plus, Brunswick has a great 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
Brunswick beer and cider
Diamonds Grill and Billiards
Diamonds Grille & Billiards(Friday)
Fox & Hound
Hooters Jacksonville
Hooters Wilmington - Monday
Hooters Wilmington - Wednesday
Marina Cafe
Port City Cheesesteak Company
Sandspur Farm
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill
The Doghouse Tavern
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2023/24: JAMS CANONI
Season 1-2023: JUSTIN MILES
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