The Spring Training Charity Poker Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona — scheduled for Mar. 7 — will award its winner a $10,000 seat into the 2020 WSOP Main Event. And, even more importantly, raise money for a good cause.
Players compete in the 2019 Spring Training Charity Poker Classic. (Image: wscottsdaletickets.com)
The $200 buy-in tournament ($175 if you prepay online) begins at 7 pm Saturday at the W Scottsdale hotel. Registration opens at 6:30 pm.
Proceeds from the charity event benefit the Diamond Dream Foundation and Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund. Coolbaugh was a former first base coach of the Tulsa Drillers, a Minor League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. He died in 2007 at age 35 after being struck by a line to the head during a game.
“Through this event, friends and family of Coolbaugh will gather to honor his passion for life and celebrate his commitment to helping others and living each day to the fullest,” a press release promoting the charity event stated.
Play for a Seat in Poker’s World Championship Event
Coming up with $10,000 to play in the World Series of Poker Main Event isn’t an easy task for most poker players. That’s why many of the 7,000-plus entrants each year try win their way in via a satellite tournament or a charity event such as the upcoming Spring Training Charity Poker Classic in Scottsdale.
Saturday’s tournament will give players an opportunity to win a Main Event seat for a low cost ($175-$200). Each year, the event attracts celebrities. Past recipients include baseball stars Josh Donaldson, Brad Lidge, and three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw.
If you’re in town for Major League Baseball’s Spring Training season and want a shot at a Main Event seat, we’d certainly recommend heading over to the W Scottsdale hotel for the Spring Training Charity Poker Classic.
CardsChat spoke with a the public relations and social media coordinator for the charity events. We were told 30-35 players compete each year. That means your odds of winning a Main Event seat at $200 is greater than most other tournaments you’ll find.
Second and third place finishers will also receive prizes, but not cash. We were informed by the PR member that consolation prizes will include dinners at area high-end restaurants.
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