
Western New York
Saturday, August 27th, 2022
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Bob Boesl
Kettles
3719 Abbott Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 648-4524
DEFENDING TOP 3
Chris Pawenski
Luis DeJesus
Dawn Spink
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, AUGUST 27th
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.
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: 2 Access Passes to the WLPC
2nd & 3rd PLACE: 1 Access Pass to the WLPC
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at the 2022 World League Poker Championships.

Venue Details
Kettles in Orchard Park is a great location for the Western NY Regional Championship. Kettles has great food options, plenty of room, and sits in a convenient location just off Highway 20 down the road from Bills Stadium.
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.
SPECIALS UPDATE!
-- Buckets of beer (4 for $12) will be available! Domestic bottles, including Labatt, Budweiser, Miller, Molson, and Michelob Ultra
-- Food Specials ($6 each): Italian Sausage Patty with provolone cheese, onions, and peppers; or Pulled Pork on a Costsnzo roll - both come with chips, a pickle, and a side of coleslaw!
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Season 1-2022 Winners
CHAMPION: CHRIS PAWENSKI
2. Luis DeJesus
3. Dawn Spink
4. Alan Podger
Participating WTP Bars
Ice House Pub
Kettles
Saga Club (PA-NW)
Transit Music Lounge
Previous Regional Champions
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