In this new Card Player feature we are looking to provide our readers with a guide to some of the biggest poker events taking place in their area for the upcoming week. Check out all the tournament action set to go down in your own backyard from February 13th through the 19th. Head to our Tournament Database for more information.
CALIFORNIA
- 2012 Pala Poker Winter Open 18, ‘12 – Feb 28, ’12) — The Pala Casino Spa and Resort is kicking off an 18-event series late this week, with a Ladies International Poker Series(LIPS) $125 event on the 18th and a $125 bounty no-limit hold’em event on the 19th.
NEVADA
- The 2012 Caesars Winter Poker Classic (Feb 10, ‘12 – Mar 01, ’12) — This winter series of events returns for its second year, with 42 total events in total. This week will feature some unique tournaments. First off is the $130 Valentine Couple no-limit hold’em event, which will feature a team format where one member of a couple plays for 15 minutes, then hands control of their chips over to their partner. Also featured this week is a $130 heads-up no-limit hold’em event with a 64-player cap and a $350 no-limit hold’em event.
FLORIDA
MIDWEST
- The 2012 Mid-States Poker Tour: Columbus, MN (Feb 18, ‘12 – Feb 19, ’12) — The Mid-States Poker Tour pulls into the Running Aces Card Room in Columbus, Minnesota for its $1,100 no-limit hold’em Main Event that begins on the 18th, and plays down to a winner the following day.
NORTHEAST