NY-West & PA-North West
Sunday, February 23rd, 2020
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Bob Boesl
Buffalo Pizza & Ale House
603 Dingens St.
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 240-9161
DEFENDING TOP 3
Anton Shelton
Clifford Seibel
Paul Haas
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
Buffalo Pizza & Ale House is a great location for the WNY and PA-NW Regional Championship. Pizza & Ale has plenty of great food options, plenty of room, and sits in a convenient location just off the I-190.
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, FEBRUARY 23rd
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 at registration.
12:45pm: Registration Closes
1:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
Cards fly at 1:00pm sharp! There will be Regional Awards and some brief announcements prior to start time.
TBA: TD Smackdown Tournament (After Regionals)
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2019/20 at Western NY and PA-NW 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: BILL STUTZ
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: $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.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Participating WTP Bars
Bellevue Hotel
Buffalo Pizza and Ale House
Clinton Lounge
East Eden Tavern & Smoke House
Ice House Pub
Julian's Bar and Grill
Kettles
Kettles-Saturday
Moose Lodge - Franklin
Station 4 Firehouse Grill
Swiston's Beef & Keg
The Cove - Seafood and Banquets
Transit Music Lounge
Wanakah Grill
Season 2-2019/20 Qualifiers
CHAMPION: ANTON SHELTON
2. Clifford Seibel
3. Paul Haas
4. Tom Lynch
5. Glenn Davis
6. Sandra McMahon
7. Jonathan Smith
8. Kyle Casey
9. Vernon Wielandt
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2019/20: ANTON SHELTON
Season 1-2019: GEORGE BARTON
Season 2-2018/19: MICKEY PAWENSKI
Season 1-2018: ELAINE PUGH
Season 2-2017/18: ANDREW THOMPSON
Season 1-2017: JIM MULDOON
Season 2-2016/17: ANTON SHELTON
Season 1-2016: GARY ROSS
Season 2-2015/16: JOHN KACZMARSKI
Season 1-2015: BILL LAMPHIER
Season 2-2014/15: AMY BARISH