Buffalo/PA-North West Regional Championships
Sunday, August 27th, 2023
Registration Opens: 11:00am
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD: Debbie Bainbridge-Lindberg
Saga Club
3828 Washington Avenue
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 868-3312
DEFENDING TOP 3
Darlene Keberle
William Stutz
Ronald Gaczkowski
QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
NY-West, PA-North West
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
Saga Club in Erie is a great location for the NY West/PA North West Regional Championship. Saga Club has great food options, plenty of room, and sits in a convenient location just off Interstate 79 in southwest Erie.
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.
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SPECIALS WILL INCLUDE: Pulled-pork nachos, burgers, chicken and steak salads plus $2 domestics!
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th
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 at registration.
1:45pm: Registration Closes
2:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
Cards fly at 2:00pm sharp! 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 30
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 30
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3rd, 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
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The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at OPEN 30.
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: DARLENE KEBERLE
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2. William Stutz
3. Ronald Gaczkowski
4. Rob Todoro
5. Tom Thompson
Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: DAWN SPINK
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2. Scott Loomis
3. Chris Pawenski
4. Sean Lenhard
5. Ronald Gaczkowski
6. Bob Kenefic
7. Bill Brox
8. Gerry Bozich
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Participating WTP Bars
Ice House Pub
Kettles
PRIVE
Saga Club
Transit Music Lounge
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2023: DARLENE KEBERLE
Season 2-2022/23: DAWN SPINK
Season 1-2022: CHRIS PAWENSKI
Season 2-2021/22: BOB KENEFIC
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