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PokerStars.net Empire State Hold 'Em Championships
August 9 - 22, 2010
Registration is held 1 hour prior to each event. Please arrive at registration 30 minutes prior to the event. Players must have a "Diamond Card" players club card and valid ID to register and play.
| Event | Date | Time | Tournament | Buy-In + Entry Fee + Dealer Toke | Chip Stack & Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 9 | 10:00am - Midnight | $120 2 player advance Single Table Satellites into Step 2 Main Event Qualifier | $106 + $12 + $2 | 3,000/15 Min | |
| Event 1 | Monday, August 9 | 1:00pm | No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Turbo | $200 + $30 + $10 | 20,000/20 Min |
| Event 2 | Monday, August 9 | 7:00pm | NLH - Step 1 Qualifier to Step 2 Main Event Qualifier(1 in 5 win a seat) | $106 + $14 + $5 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Tuesday, August 10 | 10:00am - Midnight | $120 2 player advance Single Table Satellites into Step 2 Main Event Qualifier | $106 + $12 + $2 | 3,000/15 Min | |
| Event 3 | Tuesday, August 10 | 1:00pm | No Limit Hold 'Em | $200 + $30 + $10 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Event 4 | Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00pm | NLH - Step 1 Qualifier to Step 2 Main Event Qualifier(1 in 5 win a seat) | $106 + $14 + $5 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Wednesday, August 11 | 10:00am - Midnight | $120 2 player advance Single Table Satellites into Step 2 Main Event Qualifier | $106 + $12 + $2 | 3,000/15 Min | |
| Event 5 | Wednesday, August 11 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold 'Em | $1,000 + $85 | 7,500/40 Min |
| Event 6 | Wednesday, August 11 | 7:00pm | NLH - Step 1 Qualifier to Step 2 Main Event Qualifier(1 in 5 win a seat) | $106 + $14 + $5 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Thursday, August 12 | 10:00am - Midnight | $120 2 player advance Single Table Satellites into Step 2 Main Event Qualifier | $106 + $12 + $2 | 3,000/15 Min | |
| Event 7 | Thursday, August 12 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold'em Bounty - $100 for each player you eliminate | $300 + $40 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Event 8 | Thursday, August 12 | 3:00pm | NLH - Step 1 Qualifier to Step 2 Main Event Qualifier(1 in 5 win a seat) | $106 + $14 + $5 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Event 9 | Thursday, August 12 | 7:00pm | NLH - Step 2 Main Event Qualifier (1 out of 5 win a seat) | $500 + $30 + $5 | 10,000/30 Min |
| Friday, August 13 | 10:00am - Midnight | $120 2 player advance Single Table Satellites into Step 2 Main Event Qualifier | $106 + $12 + $2 | 3,000/15 Min | |
| Event 10 | Friday, August 13 | 11:00am | Featured Event - No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Turbo 258 Free seats given away* Registration begins at 9am |
$300 + $50 | 30,000/20 Min |
| Friday, August 13 | 1:00pm - 7:00pm | Big Slick Boot Camp with Vanessa Rousso | $399 | N/A | |
| Event 11 | Friday, August 13 | 7:00pm | NLH - Step 2 Main Event Qualifier (1 out of 5 wins a seat) | $500 + $30 + $5 | 10,000/30 Min |
| Friday, August 13 | 8:00pm | Pokerstars.net ESHC Welcome Party at Lava | N/A | N/A | |
| Event 12 | Saturday, August 14 | Noon | PokerStars.net ESHC Main Event Day 1 - Play levels 1-8 Registration begins at 10AM |
$2,300 + $200 | 30,000/60 Min |
| Sunday, August 15 | Noon | PokerStars.net ESHC Main Event Day 2 - Play levels 9 - 14 | $2,300 + $200 | 75 Minute Levels | |
| Event 14 | Sunday, August 15 | 2:00pm | NLH - "Survivor" 1 in 10 wins $2910 (3% Deducted for Staff) | $300 + $40 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Monday, August 16 | Noon | PokerStars.net ESHC Main Event Day 3 - Play down to 27 players | $2,300 + $200 | 75 Minute Levels | |
| Event 15 | Monday, August 16 | 1:00pm | No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack | $500 + $50 | 15,000/30 Min |
| Tuesday, August 17 | Noon | PokerStars.net ESHC Main Event Day 4 - Play down to final table | $2,300 + $200 | 75 Minute Levels | |
| Event 16 | Tuesday, August 17 | 1:00pm | No Limit Hold'em Bounty - $50 for each player you eliminate | $225 + $30 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Wednesday, August 18 | Noon | PokerStars.net ESHC Main Event Day 5 - Final Table | $2,300 + $200 | 75 Minute Levels | |
| Event 17 | Wednesday, August 18 | 1:00pm | NLH - "Survivor" 1 in 10 wins $1940 (3% Deducted for Staff) | $200 + $30 + $10 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Event 18 | Wednesday, August 18 | 7:00pm | NLH - Event 21 Day 1A Qualifier w/multiple $50 rebuys | $50 + $12 + $3 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Event 19 | Thursday, August 19 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold'em | $300 + $40 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Event 20 | Thursday, August 19 | 7:00pm | NLH - Event 21 Qualifier w/multiple $50 rebuys | $50 + $12 + $3 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Event 21 | Friday, August 20 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold'em Day 1A - Can re-enter Day 1B if busted | $500 + $50 | 5,000/40 Min |
| Event 22 | Friday, August 20 | 7:00pm | NLH - Event 21 Day 1A Qualifier w/multiple $50 rebuys | $50 + $12 + $3 | 5,000/20 Min |
| Saturday, August 21 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold'em Day 1B | $500 + $50 | 5,000/40 Min | |
| Event 23 | Saturday, August 21 | 7:00pm | High Heels Poker Tour | $150 + $30 + $5 | 10,000/20 Min |
| Event 24 | Sunday, August 13 | 11:00am | No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Turbo | $200 + $30 + $10 | 20,000/20 Min |
| Sunday, August 13 | 1:00pm | Event 21 Day 2 Finals - Day 1A and 1B winners | 40 Minute Levels |
3% of the prize pool for each event will be withheld for tournament staff.
Qualifier and Main Event Day 1 seats are transferable. Play as many satellites and qualifiers as you like.
*Starting May 19th through August 19th, 2010 a drawing is held of all players seated in a live game everyday to win an Event 10 $350 seat at 1pm, 5pm, and 9pm and an event 21 $550 seat at midnight. Seats are nontransferable and nonrefundable. A total of 258 seats will be given away through 8/12/10 toevent 10 and 93 seats through 8/19 to event 21. Players can only win 1 seat if you are chosen for a second seat, there will be a redraw.
Special room rates available for tournament players. Call 1.800.386.5366
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO reserves the right to cancel or modify this promotion at any time.
Main Event Structure
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50 | $100 | |
| 2 | $75 | $150 | |
| 3 | $100 | $200 | |
| 4 | $150 | $300 | |
| 5 | $150 | $300 | $25 |
| 6 | $200 | $400 | $50 |
| 7 | $300 | $600 | $75 |
| 8 | $400 | $800 | $100 |
| Race Off $25 Chips | |||
| 9 | $500 | $1,000 | $100 |
| 10 | $600 | $1,200 | $100 |
| 11 | $800 | $1,600 | $200 |
| 12 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $200 |
| 13 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $200 |
| 14 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $300 |
| 15 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $400 |
| Race Off $100 Chips | |||
| 16 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $500 |
| 17 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
| 18 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $500 |
| Race Off $500 Chips | |||
| 19 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| 20 | $6,000 | $12,000 | $1,000 |
| 21 | $8,000 | $16,000 | $2,000 |
| 22 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $2,000 |
| 23 | $12,000 | $24,000 | $2,000 |
| 24 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $3,000 |
| 25 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $4,000 |
| 26 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 |
| 27 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $5,000 |
| 28 | $40,000 | $80,000 | $5,000 |
| 29 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $10,000 |
| 30 | $60,000 | $120,000 | $15,000 |
| 31 | $80,000 | $160,000 | $20,000 |
| 32 | $100,000 | $200,000 | $20,000 |
| 33 | $120,000 | $240,000 | $20,000 |
| 34 | $150,000 | $300,000 | $30,000 |
| 35+ | Tournament Director's Descretion | ||
| 15 minute breaks after every 2 levels on Day 1 15 minute breaks after every level of play on Day 2 through Day 5. | |||
Time per Level: Day 1 60 Minutes Day 2 - 5 75 Minutes
Starting Stack: 30,000
Day 1: Play Levels 1-8 (spread 10 handed)
Day 2: Play Levels 9-14 or down to 54 Players (Spread 9 handed)
Day 3: Play to 27 Players (Spread 9handed)
Day 4: Play to Final Table (Spread 9 handed)
Day 5: Final Table
Table and seat redraws at the end of day one, at 54 players, at 27 players, and at 9 players.
Preliminary Event Structure
(Event 23 will use our weekly tournament structure)
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25 | $50 | |
| 2 | $50 | $100 | |
| 3 | $75 | $150 | |
| 4 | $100 | $200 | |
| 5 | $150 | $300 | $25 |
| 6 | $200 | $400 | $50 |
| 7 | $250 | $500 | $50 |
| 8 | $300 | $600 | $75 |
| Race Off $25 Chips | |||
| 9 | $400 | $800 | $100 |
| 10 | $500 | $1,000 | $100 |
| 11 | $600 | $1,200 | $200 |
| 12 | $800 | $1,600 | $200 |
| 13 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $300 |
| 14 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $400 |
| Race Off $100 Chips | |||
| 15 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $500 |
| 16 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $500 |
| 17 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $500 |
| Race Off $500 Chips | |||
| 18 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $1,000 |
| 19 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $1,000 |
| 20 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| 21 | $6,000 | $12,000 | $2,000 |
| 22 | $8,000 | $16,000 | $2,000 |
| 23 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $3,000 |
| 24 | $12,000 | $24,000 | $4,000 |
| Race Off $1,000 Chips | |||
| 25 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 |
| 26 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $5,000 |
| 27+ | Tournament Director's Descretion | ||
Step 1 Qualifier - 5,000 starting chips
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25 | $50 | 20 Minutes | |
| 2 | $50 | $100 | 20 Minutes | |
| 3 | $100 | $200 | 20 Minutes | |
| 4 | $200 | $400 | 20 Minutes | |
| 10 Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | $300 | $600 | $25 | 20 Minutes |
| 6 | $400 | $800 | $25 | 20 Minutes |
| 7 | $500 | $1,000 | $50 | 20 Minutes |
| 8 | $800 | $1,600 | $50 | 20 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break - Color-Up & Race Off $25 Chips | ||||
| 9 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $100 | 20 Minutes |
| 10 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $200 | 20 Minutes |
| 11 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $300 | 20 Minutes |
| 12 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $400 | 20 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break - Color-Up & Race Off $100 Chips | ||||
| 13 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $500 | 20 Minutes |
| 14 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $500 | 20 Minutes |
| 15 | $8,000 | $16,000 | $1,000 | 20 Minutes |
| 16 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $1,000 | 20 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break - Color-Up & Race Off $500 Chips | ||||
| 17 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $2,000 | 20 Minutes |
| 18 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $3,000 | 20 Minutes |
| 19 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $4,000 | 20 Minutes |
| 20 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $5,000 | 20 Minutes |
| Blinds doubled until the conclusion of the event by Manager | ||||
Step 2 Main Event Qualifier Structure - 10,000 starting chips
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50 | $100 | 30 Minutes | |
| No Break - Color-Up & Race Off $25 Chips | ||||
| 2 | $100 | $200 | 30 Minutes | |
| 3 | $200 | $400 | 30 Minutes | |
| 4 | $300 | $600 | 30 Minutes | |
| 10 Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | $300 | $600 | $100 | 30 Minutes |
| 6 | $400 | $800 | $100 | 30 Minutes |
| 7 | $500 | $1,000 | $200 | 30 Minutes |
| 8 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $200 | 30 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break | ||||
| 9 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $300 | 30 Minutes |
| 10 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $400 | 30 Minutes |
| 11 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $500 | 30 Minutes |
| 12 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $500 | 30 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break - Color-Up & Race Off $100 Chips | ||||
| 13 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 14 | $7,000 | $14,000 | $1,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 15 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $2,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 16 | $12,000 | $24,000 | $2,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 10 Minute Break - Color-Up & Race Off $500 Chips | ||||
| 17 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $2,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 18 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $2,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 19 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $3,000 | 30 Minutes |
| 20 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $3,000 | 30 Minutes |
Single Table Sit-N-Go 3,000 Starting Chips
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25 | $50 |
| 2 | $50 | $100 |
| No Break - Race off $25 chips | ||
| 3 | $100 | $200 |
| 4 | $200 | $400 |
| 5 | $300 | $600 |
| No Break - Race off $100 chips | ||
| 6 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 7 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 8 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 9 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Refer to event schedule for exact dates and times. Registration begins 1 hour prior to each event. Sit-n-Go's will be seated by list and start once 10 players are seated.
Players are allowed to play multiple qualifiers and win multiple seats. Seats ARE transferable.
Top 20% from each Step 1 Qualifier advance to the Step 2 Main Event Qualifier.
Top 20% from each Step 2 Main Event Qualifier advance to the ESHC Main Event.
Additional money left in the prize pool will be paid out in casino chips.
Sit-n-Go's can only be played with 10 players. No exceptions
Registration Information
Registration for all events begins one hour prior to the start of each event and two hours prior to event 10 on 8/13. Late registration will be allowed through the first level for all events. Late registration is based solely on the availability of seats.
Cash, casino chips, or lammers are accepted as payment when registering the day of the event.
Advance registration is available through the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Box Office for ESHC events 1-24 ONLY. Box office sales for each event end at 8pm the night before the event. This service is recommended for any person wishing to purchase a seat in advance or use a credit card as form of payment. Players who purchase seats through the box office must report to the poker tournament registration desk the day of the event to receive a seat assignment. To purchase tickets in advance call the box office at 1.315.361.7469.
Tournament Payouts
| Entry | 1000 -651 | 650 - 531 | 530 -401 | 400 -350 | 349 - 300 | 299 -250 | 249 - 200 | 199 -150 | 149 - 100 | 99 -90 | 89 -61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 23.50% | 24.00% | 25.00% | 26.13% | 27.13% | 28.03% | 28.41% | 29.64% | 31.77% | 32.00% | 34.00% |
| 2nd | 13.00% | 13.15% | 14.00% | 16.11% | 16.71% | 17.24% | 17.92% | 17.73% | 19.30% | 20.47% | 19.00% |
| 3rd | 7.50% | 7.75% | 8.26% | 10.27% | 10.57% | 10.83% | 11.17% | 11.32% | 11.85% | 12.35% | 11.50% |
| 4th | 6.00% | 6.10% | 6.35% | 7.42% | 7.57% | 7.71% | 7.89% | 7.97% | 8.25% | 8.50% | 9.50% |
| 5th | 5.00% | 5.10% | 5.30% | 5.50% | 5.55% | 5.62% | 5.71% | 5.75% | 5.90% | 6.05% | 7.00% |
| 6th | 4.00% | 4.10% | 4.25% | 4.28% | 4.28% | 4.32% | 4.37% | 4.39% | 4.48% | 4.58% | 5.50% |
| 7th | 3.00% | 3.10% | 3.25% | 3.52% | 3.52% | 3.53% | 3.53% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.60% | 4.50% |
| 8th | 2.00% | 2.20% | 2.25% | 2.98% | 2.98% | 2.98% | 2.98% | 3.05% | 3.05% | 3.10% | 3.50% |
| 9th | 1.50% | 1.60% | 1.70% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.55% | 2.55% | 2.65% | 3.00% |
| 10th | 1.10% | 1.20% | 1.30% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.05% | 2.05% | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| 11th | 0.85% | 0.90% | 1.10% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 1.55% | 1.65% | 2.20% | |
| 12th | 0.85% | 0.90% | 1.10% | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.45% | 1.55% | 2.00% | |
| 13th | 0.85% | 0.90% | 1.10% | 1.27% | 1.27% | 1.27% | 1.27% | 1.35% | 1.45% | ||
| 14th | 0.75% | 0.80% | 0.90% | 1.17% | 1.17% | 1.17% | 1.17% | 1.25% | 1.35% | ||
| 15th | 0.75% | 0.80% | 0.90% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.10% | 1.15% | 1.25% | ||
| 16th | 0.75% | 0.80% | 0.90% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.05% | |||
| 17th | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 0.95% | 1.05% | |||
| 18th | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.76% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.85% | 1.05% | |||
| 19th | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.76% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.75% | 1.05% | |||
| 20th | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.76% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.65% | 1.05% | |||
| 21st - 25th | 0.55% | 0.57% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.60% | ||||
| 26th - 30th | 0.55% | 0.57% | 0.63% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.50% | |||||
| 31st - 35th | 0.45% | 0.47% | 0.50% | 0.42% | 0.42% | ||||||
| 36th - 40th | 0.45% | 0.47% | 0.50% | 0.42% | |||||||
| 41st - 45th | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.40% | ||||||||
| 46th- 50th | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.40% | ||||||||
| 51st - 55th | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.40% | ||||||||
| 56th- 60th | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.40% | ||||||||
| 61st- 80th | 0.25% | 0.30% | |||||||||
| 81st- 100th | 0.20% |
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