The 2009 Canadian Open Poker Championship is fast approaching!

This year the tournament will be held May 13th to 17th in Calgary at the Stampede Casino. The annual $5000 buy in heads Up tournament is regarded as one of the best structured tournaments available. With a 10 000 chip starting stack, 20 minute blinds and a best 2 out of 3 format, players have all the most playing opportunity available to them.

Whether it is the venue in Calgary, the prestige, or the great format, the Canadian Open always attracts some of the biggest names in poker. Last year the winner was Huckleberry Seed, edging out Canadian players Booth and Smith, as well as the always exciting Laak and Esfandiari.

Event Schedule:

EVENT OUTLINE

Monday, May 11th - Main Event Satellites.
$65 Buy-in ($55+$10) @ 12pm. 1 for every 10 players will qualify for 7pm satellite.
$550 Buy-in ($520+$30) @ 7pm. 1 for every 10 players will qualify for Heads-up Main Event.

Tuesday, May 12th - Main Event Satellites.
$65 Buy-in ($55+$10) @ 12pm. 1 for every 10 players will qualify for 7pm satellite.
$550 Buy-in ($520+$30) @ 7pm. 1 for every 10 players will qualify for Heads-up Main Event.

Wednesday, May 13th - Event #1 - No Limit Hold'em - One day event @ 12pm.
$550 Buy-in ($500+$50) - 5000 in starting chips.
Bracket Drawing - 10pm @ C.P.T. Ultimate Players Party.

Thursday, May 14th - 29th - Event #2 - Main Event Heads-up Championship.
$5000 Buy-in ($4600+$400) - Maximum 128 players Best 2 out of 3 match play. 10,000 in starting chips for each game.

Friday, May 15th - Event #3 - Pot Limit Omaha - One day event @ 4pm.
$200 buy-in with $100 re-buys and $100 optional add-on.

Saturday, May 16th - Event #4 - No Limit Hold'em - One day event @ 2pm.
$1100 Buy-in ($1000+$100) - 10000 in starting chips.

Sunday, May 17th - Event #5 - No Limit Hold'em - One day event @ 12pm.
$550 Buy-in ($500+$50) - 5000 in starting chips.

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888 will be hosting satellites to the Main Event over the next few weeks. Stay tuned to the Live Event tab of the Multi table section for cheap satellites to this great opportunity!

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