Virginia North East Regional Championships
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
Registration Opens: 1:00pm
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD's: Marvin Ortiz, John Parks, Arthur Fretwell
Crystal City Sports Pub
529 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 521-8215
DEFENDING TOP 3
John Ernst
Dinesh Chandrasekaran
Chuck Cherel
QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
VA-North East & DC
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
Crystal City Sports Bar is a great spot for the Regional Championship. Conveniently located just off Highway 1 in Arlington, Crysta; City will be a fine place to compete for Regional dominance.
Plus, Crystal City Sports Pub has an amazing, top-notch staff to make this one of the best destinations with a great atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family.
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Drink specials include $4 Miller Lite, Bud Light, and Yuengling drafts. Food specials may be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th
11:00am: Big Points Tournament #1
Open to all players!
1:00pm: 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.
1:45pm: Registration Closes
There will be Regional Awards and some brief announcements prior to start time.
2:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
Who's going to become the NEXT VA-NE Regional Champion?
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6:00pm: Big Points Tournament #2
Open to all players!
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
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1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel and 2 Access Passes to OPEN 30
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2nd PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel and 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
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3rd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 30
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4th and 5th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 30
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to National Championship Finals at OPEN 30.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: JOHN ERNST
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2. Dinesh Chandrasekaran
3. Chuck Cherel
4. Barbara Tabron
5. Ibu Sumangkut
6. Jessica Klotz
7. Roger Cox
8. Justin Racer
9. Chris Sullivan
10. Omar Nichols
Season 2-2022/23 Winners
CHAMPION: LORI VALKENBURG
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2. Andrew Pomerville
3. Cameron Carroll
4. Osei Ampadu
5. Jessica Klotz
6. Dinesh Chandrasekaran
7. Don Beachy
8. Jason Lalone
9. Felix Vargas
10. Richard Vogelsong
11. Mike McReynolds
12. Betty Greenhow
Participating WTP Bars
Applegates at Wyndham Garden Manassas
Babylon Woodbridge
Babylon Woodbridge Sundays
Backyard Bar and Grill New Wednesdays
Backyard Grill
Blue Iguana
Crystal City Sports Pub
Crystal City Sports Pub Tuesdays
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern Mondays
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern Saturdays
JPs Sports - Wed
JPs Sports Bar - Saturday
JPs Sports Bar - Thursday
Shooters - Wednesdays
Shooters Fridays
Shooters Sports Bar Sundays!
Silk Restaurant at Clarion Hotel
TGIF FAIRFAX
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2023: JOHN ERNST
Season 2-2022/23: LORI VALKENBURG
Season 1-2022: TONY VENTO
Season 2-2021/22: RANDY PALMER
Season 2-2020/21: OSEI AMPADU
Season 1-2019: ADAM NATHAN
Season 2-2018/19: ELENA CURRENCE
Season 2-2017/18: MAURICIO CAMPOS
Season 1-2017: MICHAEL CERINO
Season 2-2016/17: CHUCK CHEREL
Season 1-2016: BRUCE McLELLAND
Season 2-2015/16: BECKY BENNY
Season 1-2015: SAHIL SHAH
Season 2-2014/15: KATHRYN DAY