Monday, January 25, 2010

2010 Oklahoma State Poker Championships February 11 - 22

Its that time of year again! The Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa is once again set to host the Oklahoma State poker championships. Beginning on February 11th at 7:00pm with a $120 buy-in Jack-n-Jill Tournament, there will be state champions crowned in Omaha 8 or better, PLO/8, Seniors No-Limit Hold'em, 6 handed NLHE, Limit Hold'em, Stud 8 or better, Ladies NLHE, Head's Up hold'em, Pot limit hold'em, Triple Draw and H.O.R.S.E..

All of the state championship events have a $340 buy-in with a $10 dealer fee for double starting chips. The main event starts on February 21st and concludes the following day. The $3150 buy-in will get you 15K starting chips and with starting blinds of 25-50 and 60 minute levels should give everyone a lot of playing time.

If you don't have the cash for the main event, there are multiple satellites with buy-ins from $120 to $340 running at different times. Plus, any tournament with a prize pool that exceeds $30K will also earn the winner a free seat in the main event.

In addition to the state championships,satellites and the main event, there are daily No limit Hold'em tournaments with a $120 buy-in.

Each tournament you play in earns you points towards the best all around player award. The best all around wins $15K! You can view the complete schedule for all of the events, here.

If you're a poker player and can get to Tulsa next month, there is really no reason to pass this one up. The buy-ins are low and the action will be hot. See you there!