Virginia North East Regional Championships
Sunday, February 18th, 2024
Registration Opens: 1:00pm
Tournament Starts: 2:00pm
TD: Josh Bardwell
Backyard Grill
13999 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-6400
DEFENDING TOP 3
Mike Heffner
Steven Donlon
George Ward
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
Backyard Grill is a great spot for the Regional Championship. Conveniently located off Highway 65 in Chantilly, Backyard Grill will be a fine place to compete for Regional dominance.
Plus, Backyard Grill 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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Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 11am to 7pm! Food specials may be posted at the venue.
Event Schedule
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
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 & 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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2nd PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
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3rd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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4th and 5th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to the National Championship Finals at OPEN 31 this November.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Season 2-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: MIKE HEFFNER
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2. Steven Donlon
3. George Ward
4. Bruce Ursni
5. Alex Herrera
6. Karl Hejlik
7. Helmut Lehofer
8. Khoi Truong
9. Neha Sehgal
10. Ravi Jadhav
11. William Gard
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
Participating WTP Bars
Applegates at Wyndham Garden Manassas
Babylon Woodbridge
Babylon Woodbridge Sundays
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
Mellow Mushroom
Shooters - Wednesdays
Shooters Fridays
Shooters Sports Bar Sundays!
Silk Restaurant at Clarion Hotel
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2023: MIKE HEFFNER
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
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