Local Satellite Tournaments In Full Swing Preparing For The 2nd Annual Summer Poker Classic

(Salisbury, MD) The Summer Poker Classic No Limit Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament will return to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, August 23. Doors will open at 8:00am and the main event will begin at 10:00am.

Proceeds from the one day tournament will benefit the Friends of Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism’s “Tomorrow Fund”. This fund provides scholarships to families in need for county run after-school child care, summer day camps and youth recreational programs.

The game is No Limit Texas Hold’em and each buy-in includes 10,000 in tournament chips. The first place prize will be nearly $25,000 if all seats are sold. Thirty minute levels and blinds starting at $25/$50 will offer additional chances to win.

The buy-in for those registering prior to 5:00pm August 8 is $250 and includes dinner. After which the price increases to $275, and dinner is not included. Pending availability, those interested can register at the door the day of the tournament for a $300 buy-in.

Registration is open to participants 18+ and is currently being accepted at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Forms may also be downloaded from www.easternshorepokerclassic.org and mailed to the Civic Center at 500 Glen Avenue Salisbury, MD 21804. Payment must accompany registration. Cash, checks and money orders are accepted (please do not mail cash) forms of payment.

Satellite tournaments are taking place throughout the region. Visit www.easternshorepokerclassic.org for a schedule of local tournaments. For more information please contact 410-548-4914 or visit www.easternshorepokerclassic.org.