Pennsylvania East/North East
The Pennsylvania North East Regionals have been postponed.
We do not have details on a reschedule yet, but we will update you once we have more information. Thank you for your understanding.
Date To Be Announced
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD's: Kevin Ferry, Mike Hess
Hammerjax
350 Phillips Road
Clifton Township, PA 18424
(570) 842-4925
DEFENDING TOP 3
Luke Esposito
Robert Craig
Wendy Dietz
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
Hammerjax is a great location for the Northeast & East PA Regional Championship. There's plenty of room and Hammerjax sits in a convenient location right off Interstate 380 in Clifton Township.
Get knocked out early? Stick around! Hammerjax is a great place with a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
Food and Drink specials will be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
12:00pm: TD Smackdown Tournament
This event is for current and assistant TD's from Season 2 2019/20 at PA-North East and PA-East 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: MIKE HESS
TBA: Last Chance Tournament
Didn't qualify for Regionals? Top 10% of the field moves on to the Regional Championship at 2:00pm!
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.
1:45pm: Registration Closes
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2:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
There will be Regional Awards and some brief announcements prior to start time.
5:00pm: Big Points "Battle of the Sexes"
Points count for National rankings only. It's the guys vs the gals! (More info will be announced at the event)
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
Dutchman Tavern
Hammerjax - Thursday
Hammerjax - Wednesday
Inn at Starlight Lake and Restaurant
Lombardi's Brookside - Sunday
Lombardi's Brookside Inn
Raccoon Club
Sanderson Street Tavern
Slingshots Bar & Grill
Sun Valley Firehouse
Sun Valley Firehouse - Friday
Sunset Bar & Grill
The Slate Pub
White Owl Steakhouse
Season 2-2019/20 Qualifiers
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Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2019/20:
Season 1-2019: LUKE ESPOSITO
Season 2-2018/19: MARYNA KARELUS
Season 1-2018: WAYNE CAMPBELL
Season 2-2017/18: JOE NOVAK
Season 1-2017: ANNETTE HERLIHY
Season 2-2016/17: SHAWN COUSINS
Season 1-2016: RYAN REPSHER
Season 2-2015/16: JIM REED
Season 1-2015: QUINTIN HICKS
Season 2-2014/15: JOHN MALEWICH