Epic Poker Pro-Am Event Jan 2012 Palms Casino

Win Your Seat in the Epic Poker League’s $20,000 Shot-Clock Main Event
Open to the Public

The Pro/Am kicks off Friday, January 27th (Day 1a) or Saturday, January 28th (Day 1b) where players compete for one of nine coveted Wild Card Seats into the Main Event PLUS cash. The Pro/Am is the only way for players who do not have an Epic Poker League Card to secure a seat in the Main Event with a chance to play on Velocity and CBS. Tournament Director Matt Savage has created a structure which provides plenty of play over the three-day event. Among the League members expressing interest in playing this Pro/Am are Erik Seidel, Greg Raymer, Frank Kassella, Antonio Esfandiari, Ben Lamb, Andy Bloch, Chad Brown, Phil Laak, Mike Matusow, Michael Mizrachi, Men Nguyen, John Racener, Mike Sexton, David Singer, Gavin Smith, and many more.

The first $180,000 from the prize pool will be paid in Shot-Clock Main Event seats for the top nine players in the Pro/Am. Any prize money above $180,000 will be distributed in a normal payout schedule as in any other cash tournament. For League members, it’s a chance to win entry into the $20,000 Main Event for a fraction of the price. (League members are required to play at least one Pro/Am, so expect to see some familiar faces.) For pros that didn’t qualify for Season One, this is their only way into the Event. For amateurs, it’s not only their one chance at a seat in the Epic Poker League Main Event but a unique opportunity to play with the best players for the glory and a chance at a multi-million dollar prize pool in the Main Event.

Event InformationJan. 27 - 30, 2012
Structure: Epic Poker League Pro/Am Event

No Limit Hold'em - 9 handed

10,000 in Starting Chips

Day 1a and 1b levels are 40 minutes, 60 minutes thereafter
Day 1 plays 15 levels or to 15% of entrants, whichever comes first
Redraw at the end of day 1a/1b, and at 27, 18, and 10

First $180,000 in prize pool will be paid in Epic Poker League 6-Max Main Event seats for final 9 players, additional prize money paid in cash (see payout schedule)

$20,000 Epic Poker League Main Event seats are not transferable OR refundable

15 minute break after every three levels Day 1a and 1b
After every 2 levels for the rest of the event
75 minute dinner break after level 9 Day 1A and 1B, after level 6 Day 2
Buy-In: $1,500 (Buy-in $1,365 + Entry Fee $90 + S/C $45)