Following on from a busy February, the month of March brings us some good worldwide action to choose from. March is also an important month for the future of poker as it features some major televised events. Sky Sports will have a live broadcast on March 14th of the Poker Million final, and the Travel Channel in the United States will commence broadcasts on March 30th of various poker tournaments. Their first airing will be of the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic, with a different event being aired every Wednesday weekly thereafter.
This is wonderful for poker as it will be beamed into the homes of millions and millions people around the world. It will help earn the poker industry the respect it deserves and will no doubt encourage many new players to take up the game. The future of poker is looking very bright indeed. Everyone in the industry -- whether they are a player, dealer, author, card room operator, or referee -- will have an important role to play in ensuring the growth, increased popularity and good image of poker.
Back to this month's action, and we have 16 events to choose from in March:
| February 23 to March 9, 2003 |
Larry Flynt's Poker Challenge Cup |
Hustler Casino
Gardena, CA
310-719 9800
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| Notes: This popular tournament continues in March and will feature plenty of $300 buy-in events. The $2,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em Main Event will be held on on March 8th (day 1 of 2) and March 10th (day 2 of 2). The $1 Million 7-Card Stud special event starts March 9th, with the finals being held on March 10th. |
| February 28 to March 8, 2003 |
Spring Poker Tournament |
Peppermill Hotel and Casino
Reno, NV
775-826 2121
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| Notes: The Peppermill's tournaments also extend into March, with plenty of $100 buy-in tournaments, culminating in the $300 No Limit Hold'em Championship on March 8. |
| March 8, 2003 |
King of the Mountain Qualifying Tournament
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Spirit Mountain Casino
Grand Ronde, OR
503-879 2350
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| Notes: This is a single $115 No Limit Hold'em Tournament. |
| March 8, 2003 |
Opening Tournament Celebrating Small Cash Games |
Aviation Club de France
Paris, France
+33-1-4562 2688
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| Notes: To celebrate the re-launch of small cash games with a buy-in of €50, ACF are staging a promotional tournament wit a €10,000 guaranteed prize pool. € 4,000 minimum to first place finisher. It will be a No Limit Hold'Em event, buy-in €50. Rebuys permitted for first hour and half with 1 Add-On. 18 Places paid. |
| March 10 to March 25 |
Winnin' O' The Green |
Bicycle Casino
Bell Gardens (Los Angeles), CA
562-806-4646
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| Notes: There is a great selection of games and limits here, ranging from $50 buy-ins to $300 buy-ins. Over $250,000 Guaranteed. One table satellites at 2:00pm Mon.-Fri. / 11:00am Sat. & Sun., March 10-March 25. $15,000 Best All-Around Points Payoff. |
| March 10 to March 16, 2003 |
British Open |
Grosvenor Victoria Casino
London, England
(44) 207-298-2411 |
| Notes: This very popular Open features a number of tournaments varying in buy-in from £200 to £500. The main event will be the 2 day £1,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em event. |
| March 12 to March 15, 2003 |
Station Poker Classic |
Casino Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada
306-565-3000 |
| Notes: Three $100 events to choose from here and one $200 event. Events feature one Limit 7-Card Stud ($100 buy-in), one Limit Omaha Hi-Lo ($100 buy-in), one No Limit Hold'em Event ($100) and one Limit Texas Hold'em ($200 buy-in). Amounts are Canadian dollars. |
| March 13 to April 2, 2003 |
World Poker Challenge 2003 |
Reno Hilton
Reno, NV
775-789-2313 |
| Notes: This Action packed Poker Challenge has a wide selection of tournaments ranging from $300 to $1,000. The main event will be the $5,000 No Limit Hold'em 3 Day Event that will finish on April 2nd. |
| March 15 to March 22, 2003 |
New Zealand Poker Championships |
Christchurch Casino
Christchurch,
New Zealand
+64-3-365 9999
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| Notes: Numerous NZD $200 and $300 events, with the main event being a NZD $600 No Limit Hold'em Tournament. |
| March 16, 2003 |
Pre-St. Patrick's Day Tournament |
Ocean's Eleven Casino
Oceanside, CA
760-439 6988 |
| Notes: Single $110+$20 buy-in No Limit Hold'em Event, with a fun twist. There will be a Blarney Bonus! A $10 Reward For Each Player you eliminate from the Tournament! (Blarney Bonus taken from prize pool.) Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner for each entrant. |
| March 17 to March 27, 2003 |
Vienna Spring Festival |
Concord Card Casino
Vienna, Austria
+43-1-749 0136 |
| Notes: Buy-ins range from €75 to €500 for most events. 2 No Limit Hold'em Tournaments with €1,000 and €2,000 (main event) buy-ins also on offer. |
| March 22 to April 5, 2003 |
World Series $10,000 event Satellites |
Spirit Mountain Casino
Grand Ronde, OR
503-879-2350
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| Notes: Details coming soon to www.pokerpages.com |
| March 22 to March 23, 2003 |
Rat Pack |
Ocean's Eleven Casino
Oceanside, CA
760-439-6988
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| Notes:
Details coming soon to www.pokerpages.com
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| March 26 to April 6, 2003 |
Spring Tournament |
Aviation Club de France
Paris, France
+33-1-4562 2688 |
| Notes: Buy-ins range from €50 to €500 for the Main Event. Also included on the last day is a €500 buy-in for Short Handed No Limit Hold'em event. |
| March 26 to March 28, 2003 |
March Festival |
Napoleons Casino Owlerton
Sheffield, England
(44) 4266 1115 |
| Notes:
3 events with £100, £200 and £300 buy-ins respectively. |
| March 31 to April 2, 2003 |
Back Nine |
Hollywood Park Casino,
Inglewood (Los Angeles), CA
310-330-2800 |
| Notes: These low entry fee tournaments are proving to be very popular at Hollywood Park. Total prize guaranteed for the Back Nine tournaments is $90,000. |
