May 24, 2011
Binion’s Poker Classic Still going strong in its fifth year
Binion’s Gambling Hall, the progenitor of high-stakes poker tournaments as we know them today, will turn the page on the fifth year of its newest tradition, the Binion’s Poker Classic, starting on May 30 and running through July 11. Since its inception, the Binion’s Poker Classic has been designed to give poker players what they want. Player feedback has driven the evolution of the tournament to where it currently stands – deeper stacks, more specialty events, and reasonable buy-ins.
“Our poker players are happy with the way we have developed the Classic with things like the improved structure and longer levels,” said Paul Campbell, Binion’s tournament director. “So with the tournament itself in good shape, this year we are adding value in other ways with a very good hotel rate at the Four Queens and a twenty-five dollar live play promotion.”
The Four Queens Hotel and Casino, Binion’s sister property, is offering all Poker Classic participants a $24 midweek rate and a $52 rate on the weekends. In addition, players with a receipt from any Binion’s Poker Classic event will be given $25 in chips after one hour of live play in Binion’s Hall of Fame Poker Room. The receipt is good one time and must be used within 48 hours of the tournament event.
From the first event on May 30 to the last on July 11, Binion’s will seat players for 43 different games, with five No Limit Hold’em events and two specialty events each week throughout the tournament. The specialty events include H.O.R.S.E, PLO 8 and Limit Omaha 8. The Main Event will take place over two days starting June 30, and has the highest buy-in of the Poker Classic at $1,000. Some events are as little as $100 buy-ins, while most fall within $150-$200 range.
Generally, the buy-ins at the Binion’s Poker Classic are about one-tenth of the World Series of Poker events. To participate in any of the Binion’s Poker Classic events, players register the day of the event in which they would like to play. Registration opens two hours prior to the start time. For the special room rate at the Four Queens, reservations may be made in advance by calling 800-634-6045. Players will need to show their receipt from a Binion’s Poker Classic event to receive the special rate. Players must be 21 or older in order to participate.
About Binion’s Poker
Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel, iconic among poker players for its unparalleled legacy in the game, opened the Hall of Fame Poker Room in October 2008. The poker room features 10 tables in a contemporary setting and some of the best deals in the game including $2 comps per hour of live poker play and tableside food service. Historic photos are spaced around the room with eleven 42 and 50-inch plasma televisions for player viewing and entertainment. The Binion’s Gallery of Champions and Poker Hall of Fame are located in the upscale concierge area. In addition to live play, Binion’s offers daily poker tournaments and various promotions throughout the year.
Binion’s Daily 2pm tournaments will be suspended from May 30th to July 11th.
They will resume on July 12th. At 7pm Binion’s will offer a $75 NLH second chance tournament
Daily 10am and 10pm tournaments will be running as scheduled during the Binion’s Poker Classic.
The $10 Bonus Buy must be purchased at the time of registration and is optional. Three percent of each tournament prize pool will be withheld for poker staff. TDA poker tournament rules apply. All floor decisions are final. Binion’s management reserves the right to cancel or amend this schedule at any time. Binion’s reserves all rights. Must be 21 or older to enter. Gambling Problems! Call 1.800.552.4700
Room Rate available for Poker Players at the Four Queens. $24 on weeknights and $52 on Weekends and holidays.
Call 800.634.6045 or 702.385.4011
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