World Series of Poker Seeks Region’s Best Players

The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk to Host First-Ever WSOP Circuit Event in Colorado March 14-25

BLACK HAWK, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Series of Poker will visit Colorado for the first time ever March 14-25 at The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk. The Lodge WSOP Circuit stop will include 12 official ring events, along with a host of side actions. The event expects to draw approximately 1,500 players to The Lodge Casino throughout its 12-day span.

“With all that the Rocky Mountain region offers, we’re expecting players from throughout the country to join us in Colorado. We invite the region’s best poker players to test their skills amongst the best, and look forward to bringing the WSOP experience to players and spectators alike.”

“The Lodge is incredibly excited to be Colorado’s first host for the WSOP Circuit,” said J.J. Garcia, general manager for The Lodge Casino. “With all that the Rocky Mountain region offers, we’re expecting players from throughout the country to join us in Colorado. We invite the region’s best poker players to test their skills amongst the best, and look forward to bringing the WSOP experience to players and spectators alike.”

The WSOP Circuit uses a points-ranking system and rewards players participating in multiple events. One hundred WSOP Circuit players will qualify to compete for a WSOP bracelet and more than $1 million at the Southern Comfort 100 Proof World Series of Poker National Championship May 21-23 in New Orleans. The Colorado WSOP stop kicks off on Thursday, March 14, at 11 a.m. with ring and non-ring events happening daily. For a full schedule, click HERE.

The tournament concludes with a $1,675 buy-in Main Event Championship on Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m. The Main Event is played as re-entry, with a morning and an evening flight available to players and an additional third flight on Saturday, March 23, to accommodate the expected turnout. The final table of each Main Event flight will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Each WSOP Circuit stop Main Event winner will receive an automatic berth into the Southern Comfort 100 Proof World Series of Poker National Championship. Automatic bids will also go to the “Casino Champion,” the player at each stop who accumulates the most points throughout the 12-event gold ring schedule.

The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk is approximately 45 minutes from Denver. It offers plenty of dining options, overnight accommodations and parking along with scheduled bus transportation to and from Denver. For more information about the WSOP and answers to frequently asked questions, visit http://thelodgecasino.com/gaming/poker/special-promos.php.