Virginia West South Central Regional Championships
VA-South Central, VA-Western
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Registration Opens: 11:00am
Tournament Starts: 12:00pm
TD: Donna Phillips
Bassett Moose Lodge #383
62 Spring Garden Lane
Bassett, VA 24055
276-629-7901
DEFENDING TOP 3
Hunter Toler
Chris Adkins
Jacquelin Walton
APOLOGIES - CORRECTED QUAL LIST COMING SOON!
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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Bassett Moose Lodge 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, the Moose Lodge 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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Canned beer available for $3/each
Food Specials include: Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Tenders, Onion Rings, Cheese Sticks, Jalapeno Poppers, and more!
Participating WTP Bars and Prize Info
Badeaux's South Boston
Badeaux's South Boston (Tuesday)
Bassett Moose Lodge #383
Hot Shots VA
Jackson-Perks American Legion Post 71
Lake Country Cigar & Wine
Lake Country Cigar & Wine - Thursdays
Living Proof Beer Co.
Magnolia Bar & Grille
Magnolia Bar & Grille (Sunday)
Main Street Bar & Grill
Main Street Bar & Grill (Monday)
Marshal’s Bar & Grill
Rocky Mount Smokehouse
Romas Italian Restaurant
The Casual Pint Virginia Beach
Vinton Bowling Center
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 2 Access Passes to OPEN 2026
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2nd PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 2026
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3rd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 2026
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4th & 5th 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
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd
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10:00am: Big Points Tournament
Get your Regional practice in during this Big Points game that will count for National Rankings!
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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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11:00am: 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.
11:45am: Registration Closes
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12:00pm: 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 2-2025 Winners
CHAMPION: HUNTER TOLER
​2. Chris Adkins
3. Jacquelin Walton
4. Mark Worrell
5. Jamie Bailey
6. Tim Byrd
7. Cecil Toler
8. Charles Smith
9. Kenny Johnson
10. Billy Martin
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2025/26: HUNTER TOLER
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
