📝 1. Registration and Entry:
All players must register for the event by securing a free ticket via the specified Eventbrite link.
Players will sign in on the official event sheet. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
All Players must be on the official event sign-in sheet no later than 1 hour after the event starts. After this point, the tournament will be closed to new players.
🎲 2. Starting Chips:
Everyone begins with 5,000 in free gaming poker chips (no cash value).
💰 3. Bonus Chips:
Players can earn unlimited bonus chips by supporting WPL sponsors.
Due to the allure of the prize, many players will aim to commence with the maximum chip stack. Since chips have no cash value and can't be purchased outright, it's paramount to support our sponsors. This not only helps the league but can strategically position you better in the tournament. Always check the WPL Blog for bonus chip opportunities or consider purchasing a WPL Badge or Pass. With the right moves, someone could literally start with just 5k gaming chips and walk away with a free PS5!
To claim chips, players will present a valid receipt of purchase adhering to any purchase requirement.
Bonus chips cannot be earned during final table play.
Every $10 tipped to dealers earns the player 2,000 bonus gaming chips.
🪑 4. Seating:
WPL "Sharks" get priority seating. They can select any available table at the beginning of the event or defer this right.
Players are seated based on their position on the sign-in sheet.
If all seats are taken at the tournament's start, players will be seated from the sign-in sheet as others bust out.
🤝 5. Conduct and Behavior:
Players will respect all participants.
No derogatory or offensive remarks related to religion, sexual orientation, or any protected status are allowed. Breach will lead to disqualification.
The call of the dealer is final. The tournament director alone can overturn a dealer's decision.
Players are allowed two call reviews per tournament. Without a tournament director present, the dealer's call is irreversible.
Side bets or betting is strictly prohibited.
❌ 6. Disqualifications: Players will be disqualified for:
Cheating.
Threats or acts of violence.
Over-intoxication.
Creating major disturbances.
Failing to sign in within the stipulated time.
🎁 7. Prizes:
The winner will complete a winner's form.
For high-value items, such as the PlayStation, the tracking and purchase details will be given to the winner post-event. The tournament director will procure the prize and send it to the winner's mentioned address on the same night. Standard delivery applies unless the winner opts and pays for expedited shipping.
High-value prizes typically aren't present at the venue for security reasons.
💸 8. Refunds and Absence:
No refunds will be provided for badge or pass purchases if participants miss the event or arrive more than an hour late.
🦈 9. Shark and Whale Benefits:
Sharks are WPL's premium members. They receive a Buffet/Entrée ticket, two drink tickets, a 20-minute chair massage, and 50,000 bonus chips for all WPL events during the season (September to Cubs Opening Day).
The Whale Badge offers the same benefits as the Shark pass but is applicable for a single event.
📌 10. Important Note:
This tournament is a testament to poker skills, not gambling.
Players should foster a sense of community, emphasizing skill-building over tearing others down.
The final player to capture all the tournament gaming chips will be crowned the tournament winner and showcased on wrigleypoker.com.
By participating, all players agree to adhere to these rules for the entirety of the event.