Virginia West South Central Regional Championships
VA-South Central, VA-Western
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Registration Opens: 11:00am
Tournament Starts: 12:00pm
TD: Donna Phillips
Hot Shots
67 Village View Lane
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 719-1547
DEFENDING TOP 3
Stan Bliss
Hunter Toler
Mary Peters
CLICK HERE FOR THE QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
Event and Venue Overview
The Regional Championship brings together players from across your area - 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.
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Hot Shots is a great WTP venue with spacious areas for the Regional weekend. There will be plenty of drink selections, plenty of parking, and much more. Plus, Hot Shots 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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Food & Drink Specials will be posted at the venue.
Participating WTP Bars and Prize Info
Badeaux's South Boston
Badeaux's South Boston (Tuesday)
Bassett Moose Lodge #383
Hot Shots VA
Lake Country Cigar & Wine
Living Proof Beer Co.
Magnolia Bar & Grille
Magnolia Bar & Grille (Sunday)
Main Street Bar & Grill
Main Street Bar & Grill (Monday)
Marshal’s Bar & Grill
Pok-E-Joe's
The Casual Pint VA Beach
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse Sunday
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 2026
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3rd PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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The Top 10% of the player field earn seats in the National Championship Finals at OPEN 2026 this November!
Event Schedule
SATURDAY, MARCH 21st
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10:00am: TD SmackDown Tournament
This tournament is open to VA-South, Central, and West TD's from the previous and current seasons to say thank you for all that you do!
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10:00am: Last Chance Tournament
If you aren't qualified for the Regional Championship and played at least 5 games in the previous season, you're eligible! Top 10% of the field qualifies for the Championship at 1pm.
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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.
12:45pm: Registration Closes
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1:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
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.
Season 1-2025 Winners
CHAMPION: STAN BLISS
2. Hunter Toler
3. Mary Peters
4. David Radford
5. Jeff Harris
6. Jim Cullen
7. Jeff Carter
8. Cecil Toler
9. Stan Norwood
Previous Regional Champions
Season 1-2025: STAN BLISS
Season 2-2024/25: JEFF HARRIS
Season 1-2024: NICK MASTORAKIS
Season 2-2023/24: BILLY GARDNER
Season 1-2023: LINK BOOTH
Season 2-2022/23: LINK BOOTH
Season 1-2022: MARK DAUBERT
Season 2-2021/22: LINDA VAUGHAN
Season 2-2019/20: KENNY CARR
Season 1-2019: MIKE BASISTA
Season 2-2018/19: MIKE GOEHLE
Season 1-2018: JASON BADEAUX
Season 2-2017/18: LINK BOOTH
Season 1-2017: RICHARD WHITE
Season 2-2016/17: ELAINE SHUMATE
Season 1-2016: CODY BRADLEY
Season 2-2015/16: CLARENCE WINDSPEAR
Season 1-2015: ZACH SMITH
Season 2-2014/15: TERRY SPROUSE
