Jan 16
Welcome to Okanagan Poker Season Six! Very minor changes have been implemented for this year. We have increased the buy-in by $5 to $40 total, with $33 going to the prize pool and $7 going to the league pool. Other than that, start times, venues, house rules are all the same. We are looking forward …
Nov 22
Well, another extremely successful year for the Okanagan Poker League has come to a close. Friday’s championship tournament consisted of the top ten points-earners for the year. After some good fortune, being able to take advantage of some good opportunities, and after a hard fought heads-up battle with Paul S, I was able to take …
Oct 25
Congratulations to Khanh and Jason V for taking first and second place in the Second Chance Tournament, thus earning the last two seats at the Championship Tournament next month. The Championship Table # Player Points TOC Chips 1 Greg B 77.4 12,750 2 David B 65.1 11,500 3 Chris G 61.4 11,150 4 Grant S …
Oct 20
I forgot to post this earlier. The “Second Chance Tournament” will be this Friday, October 21st. All players who are playing in this tournament have been confirmed. Arrive by 7:15pm to sign in and pay, cards fly at 7:30pm. We will also run a second tournament at the same time for players not involved in …
Sep 20
Ever wanted to try your skills at a larger casino tournament? How about the $3000 Buy-in BC Poker Championship Main Event? The BC Poker Championship Main Event runs from November 2-5. With a field of up to 550 players and a buy-in of $2700+300=$3000, it is western Canada’s largest poker tournament. River Rock Casino is …
Sep 20
Congratulations to Kris P for taking the ninth and final event of the regular season, winning heads-up over Heather C in her strongest finish of the year. Greg B, David B, and Ray L round out the other top finishers. The final standings have been set for the season. Congratulations to the top eight players …
Sep 14
I forgot to post this on the website! Better late than never… Here are the details: Friday, September 16th. Arrive by 7:15pm to sign in and pay, cards fly at 7:30pm. $30 buy-in + $5 league pool* = $35 T5000 tournament. 18 minute blinds. No Rebuys or Add-ons. Attendance will be capped at 30, so …
Aug 24
23 players attended the eighth event of the season. With points on everyone’s minds, play was serious but fun. Congratulations to Greg for another win. Also congratulations to Gayle for a strong second place finish in her first season of playing. Patrick put up a strong third place finish and I was able to limp …
Aug 17
Here are the details: Friday, August 19th. Arrive by 7:15pm to sign in and pay, cards fly at 7:30pm. $30 buy-in + $5 league pool* = $35 T5000 tournament. 18 minute blinds. No Rebuys or Add-ons. Attendance will be capped at 30, so get your responses in to secure your seat. If you do not …
Jul 18
In order to expand our horizons as poker players, I am looking to put together a low-stakes H.O.S.E. cash game with the generous assistance of Chris D as dealer/instructor, For those unfamiliar with HOSE, it is a mixed game consisting of the following: limit Hold-em limit Omaha 8 or Better limit Seven Card Stud limit …
