The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced the third annual BC Poker Championships, scheduled for November 18 to 25, 2007.

Held at River Rock Casino Resort, the tournament has a total estimated prize pool of over $3.6 million and a top prize of $612,500 to the winner. David White of Abbotsford was last year’s champion, taking home $600,000 plus the champion’s watch.

“This year’s BC Poker Championships feature an action-packed week of Texas Hold ‘em events, an even bigger prize pool, plus a new ladies’ only event,” said Darryl Schiewe, BCLC’s Acting Vice-President of Casino Gaming. “British Columbia has become a magnet for North America’s best poker players because of the caliber of our tournaments.”

The BC Poker Championships include four Texas Hold ‘em events, plus one super satellite:

- November 18 - Ladies’ Only Event with an estimated prize pool of $250,000 based on 500 players and a $500 buy-in.

- November 19 - No Limit Event with an estimated prize pool of $500,000 based on 500 players and a $1,000 buy-in.

- November 20 - Pot Limit Event with an estimated prize pool of $500,000 based on 500 players and a $1,000 buy-in.

- November 21 - Super Satellite Event where players compete to win their entry into the No Limit Main Event. This event is based on 500 players and a $180
buy-in.

- November 22-25 - No Limit Main Event with an estimated prize pool of $2.5 million based on 1,000 players and a $2,500 buy-in.

Players, aged 19 or older, can register by phone at 604-247-8983 or in person at River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond. More information is available at: www.bclc.com/cm/Casino/BCPokerChampionships.htm.

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