PokerNews Cup Alpine - March 21-28, 2009
Schedule/Structures
For PokerNews Cup Australia Event Structures, click here .
Date |
Time |
Event |
Tournament |
Cost (Buy-in + Entry Fee) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 11 Oct | 10.10 | PokerNews Cup Mega Satellite - 5 Seat Guarantee | $25 (20+5) / $25 Rebuys | |
| Sun 12 Oct | 10:10 | 1 | No Limit Holdem - $75,000 Prizepool Guarantee | $230 (200+30) |
| 18:10 | 2 | PokerPro No Limit Holdem Deepstack | $115 (100+15) | |
| Mon 13 Oct | 10:10 | Morning Series - No Limit Holdem | $120 (100+20) | |
| 14:10 | Super Satellite - Main Event | $70 (55+15) / $50 Rebuys | ||
| 19:10 | 3 | Pot Limit Omaha | $240 (210+30) / $100 Rebuys | |
| Tues 14 Oct | 10:10 | Morning Series - Pot Limit Omaha | $120 (100+20) | |
| 14:10 | Super Satellite - Main Event | $70 (55+15) / $50 Rebuys | ||
| 19:10 | 4 | H.O.R.S.E. (2 Day Event) | $550 (500+50) | |
| Wed 15 Oct | 10:10 | Morning Series - Limit Mixed Stud | $120 (100+20) | |
| 14:10 | Super Satellite - Main Event | $70 (55+15) / $50 Rebuys | ||
| 19:10 | 5 | Tony G Celebrity Shootout (Bounties) | $550 (500+50) | |
| Thurs 16 Oct | 10:10 | Morning Series - Omaha Hi/Lo | $120 (100+20) | |
| 12:30 | 6 | No Limit Holdem 6 Handed | $550 (500+50) | |
| 18:10 | Morning Series - Final | Qualifiers | ||
| 19:10 | SuperShot Satellite - Main Event | $250 (220+30) | ||
| Fri 17 Oct | 12:10 | 7 | Main Event* - Day 1, Flight 1 | $2,200 (2,000+200) |
| 16:10 | Last Chance SuperShot Satellite - Main Event | $250 (220+30) | ||
| Sat 18 Oct | 12:10 | Main Event - Day 1, Flight 2 | $2,200 (2,000+200) | |
| Sun 19 Oct | 12:10 | Main Event - Day 2 | ||
| 16:10 | Satellite - 2009 Aussie Millions | $120 (100+20) / $100 Rebuys | ||
| 19:10 | 8 | No Limit Holdem - Teams Event | $550 (500+50) | |
| Mon 20 Oct | 14:10 | Main Event - Day 3, Final Table |
- 100% of buy-in returned to players - entry fee includes allowance for all administration and staff wages.
- All tournament entries and prize pools are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST.
- Entry to the Casino is open to all persons 18 years and over.
- $220 single table satellites for the Main Event will be held daily on demand.
- $60, $125 and $240 single table satellites for events 2 - 5 will be held on demand the day prior to each event.
- Winner/s of satellites will receive a $2,200 Poker News Cup Main Event entry. Runners-up in $65 satellite will receive $340 satellite entry.
- *The Main Event will feature a $250,000 Guaranteed First Prize.
Venue
Crown Casino
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 9292 8888
www.crowncasino.com.au
www.crownpoker.com.au
Situated on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River, Crown is Melbourne’s premier entertainment destination, featuring two luxurious hotels, world-class restaurants, high-end fashion boutiques, and plenty of places to soak up Melbourne’s nightlife.
Registration
There are three simple ways to register for this tournament. Please see our Entry page for further details.
Accommodation
Depending on your package, you will be housed in either Crown Towers, Crown Promenade or Crowne Plaza Hotel. Regardless of which, you will have 24 hour easy access to the casino and are only a stone's throw away from most of Melbourne's tourist attractions and trendy nightlife.
Crown Towers
Subject to availability, rooms may be available at Crown's premiere hotel - Crown Towers. To make a booking simply call +61 3 9292 6868 or email reservations@crowntowers.com.au.
Crown Promenade Hotel
Subject to availability, additional rooms may be available at the modern Crown Promenade Hotel. To make a booking call +61 3 9292 6688 or email reservations@crownpromenade.com.au.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Subject to availability, additional rooms may be available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. To make a booking call 1 800 760 668 or email reservations.melbourne@ichotelsgroup.com
For information on other hotels in Melbourne we recommend www.wotif.com.au or www.expedia.com.au.
Travelling to Melbourne
Melbourne has one international airport – Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The airport is located approximately 22km (14mi) from the city, and a taxi ride to Crown Casino will cost approximately AUD$50.
A cheaper alternative is to take the Skybus Shuttle which will take you direct from the airport into the city. From there, you can also request for a free shuttle to Crown Promenade/Crown Towers. Please visit www.skybus.com.au for further details. Tickets are priced at $16 (one way) and can also be purchased online (and printed at home) via their website.
Most overseas visitors will require a visa to enter Australia. Residents from over 30 countries are eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This must be done prior to arrival and can be completed online at www.eta.immi.gov.au/index.html
If you are not eligible for an ETA, please visit this website for more information: Department of Immigration www.immi.gov.au/visitors/index.htm
Tourist Info
For more information on the city of Melbourne, please visit www.visitvictoria.com, www.visitmelbourne.com and www.thatsmelbourne.com.au