Official Rules & Conditions 1K tournament The Grand Red Shores July 28 th -29 th, 2018 TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY 1. Any poker tournament promotion sponsored by the Red Shores is open to any participant who is nineteen (19) years of age or older, except employees of the RED SHORES, Atlantic Lottery (AL), AL s advertising agencies, or any immediate family of the above. Immediate Family means the spouse, sibling, parent and/or child of an employee referred to above who resides with that employee. 2. In the event a winner(s) does not meet the eligibility requirements, then the RED SHORES has no obligation to award any prize(s) to that winner. RED SHORES reserves the right to disqualify winners and forfeit prizes if the winner does not meet all of the tournament rules and conditions. 3. Winners must present photo identification acceptable to the RED SHORES and sign, before receiving the prize, a declaration and release. 4. Participation in a RED SHORES poker tournament authorizes the RED SHORES and/or AL to publish the prize claimant s name, hometown and photograph without any claim for broadcasting, printing or other rights. The claimant shall have no claim against the RED SHORES and/or AL for invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright or otherwise by reason of the publication or broadcasting of the claimant s name, hometown address and photograph. 5. The RED SHORES reserves the right to deny any registration before acceptance, or reject a registration once accepted, for any reason, which in its sole judgment and discretion it deems proper. 6. Any person who has self-excluded, trespassed or for any reason is restricted from RED SHORES is not eligible to participate in the 1K tournament. LOCATION OF TOURNAMENT: 7. The 1K tournament will take place at the RED SHORES in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. REGISTRATION FEES 8. 1K tournament MAIN EVENT CHALLENGE registration fees (per seat) are as follows: Entry fee = $1000.00 Administration fee = $100.00 NOTE: All fees are in Canadian currency.
HOW TO ENTER 9. Registration for the following 1K tournament sessions/tournaments opens on Monday, June 25th, 2018, at 11:00AM: 1K tournament Tournament [The 1K tournament Championship Tournament to start on Saturday, July 28, 2018 (10AM)] where the tournament will play up to 15 blind levels and the remaining players would return to finish on Sunday, July 29, 2018 Participants may register in person at the RED SHORES Rewards Desk or, pre-register by phone, as follows (note that all registration is on a first-come first-served basis): By Telephone: Participants may pre-register by telephone by calling the RED SHORES toll free at 1-877-620-4222. Extension 4266 for 1K tournament pre-registration. Upon pre-registering by phone, the applicable administration fee for the tournament will be immediately applied to a participant s credit card to hold their seat(s). A participant pre-registering by telephone will receive their confirmation number via a call-back from the RED SHORES POKER REGISTRATION LINE, which will be made following the registration process. Upon final registration, which is required in person at the RED SHORES Charlottetown when a participant pre-registers by phone, the participant must present government-issued photo identification and pay the balance of the tournament registration fee (the entry fee) in full via cash, traveler s cheque, money order, RED SHORES gift certificate or debit. The tournament entry fee cannot be paid by Credit Card. Re-Entry Option In the event that the qualifying round is not sold out and a participant is eliminated, re-entries will be permitted up to the sold out Tournament number (100 participants) is reached, re-entries are limited to 3 times per player. Re-entry participants have the option to re-enter the tournament by paying the full entry fee of One Thousand dollars ($1000.00 CAD) and administration fee of One Hundred dollars ($100.00 CAD) to the tournament registration area. Re-entries will be accepted until the commencement of 13 th blind level or until maximum session participation is achieved (whichever occurs first). Re-entries are on a first come first serve basis. 10. All qualified participants must provide the following information during session sign-in, in order to participate: A government issued form of photo identification (i.e., drivers license); and, The applicable 1K tournament registration form with register receipt. REFUND POLICY:
11. All entry fees associated with the 1K tournament event are refundable up to seventy-two (72) hours before the start of the event. Refunds will only be honored once proof of purchase (the applicable 1K tournament registration form with register receipt) is provided. 1K tournament administration fees are non-refundable; however, should the RED SHORES cancel the 1K tournament for any reason, the total registration fee (entry fee + administration fee) will be refunded. WAITING LIST: 12. In the event that the 1K tournament tournament is sold out, a person may request to have his/her name added to the 1K tournament Waiting List, which will be located in the tournament registration area up until play begins. As seats become available, the names on the 1K tournament Waiting List will be called out in the order from which the names were added. A person must immediately pay the tournament registration fee to confirm their seat and participate in session/tournament. 1K tournament Main Event TOURNAMENT DAY SIGN-IN 13. 1K tournament MAIN EVENT Championship Tournament: The Tournament will commence at the described time: - 10AM - Saturday, July 28th, 2018. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT Sign-In/Registration Area will be operated as follows Saturday, July 28th, 2018 (10AM start time for 1K tournament Tournament) A) Participants who have already paid the administration fee via their credit card (required for telephone registrations) and are paying the remainder of the registration fee, have until 9:30AM Saturday, August 28th, 2018 to register/sign-in for the session. B) Participants on the 1K tournament Waiting List will be announced immediately after registration has been closed for this session (approx. 9:30AM). C) Participants will be assigned a table and seat once the total number of entrants has been finalized for the session. D) The session will not be delayed due to late arrivals. E) A participant arriving late for their session s scheduled start time (after the session has started) will find their chips on the table in front of their assigned seat. Their blinds and antes will have been taken in turn until such time as the player presents him/her self for participation in the session or their bankroll is exhausted. 14. Upon sign-in for a 1K tournament Tournament, a player will receive a complimentary tournament package 15. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT is based on: A maximum of 100 participants 16. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT will have an individual champion, determined in accordance with the official rules and conditions specific to the tournament. One hundred percent (100%) of the event tournament prize pool (excluding administration fees) will be paid out among the tournament
champion and the remaining top 10% of tournament participants (to a maximum of 10), as determined by the RED SHORES in accordance with these rules and conditions and the RED SHORES tournament rules for Texas Hold em Poker. TABLE AND SEAT SELECTION 17. Once the total number of entrants for a 1K tournament MAIN EVENT Tournament has been finalized and prior to the start of that session, the table and seat assignment process for the applicable session will commence. Seat assignments and/or table assignments will be determined by a random draw. STARTING CHIPS 18. $25,000 worth of RED SHORES non-value tournament chips will be placed on the poker table in front of each seat assigned to a participant in a 1K tournament MAIN EVENT qualifying session. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE 19. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT will be an OPEN Limit Texas Hold em tournament. Players must participate in each hand of poker for each round for which he/she is a participant, in accordance with these rules. The betting limits for the 1K tournament MAIN EVENT tournament qualifying sessions will be as follows:
* The small blind will increase by $5,000 and the ante will increase by $1000 every 30 minutes after round 21. ** The tournament supervisor will establish break times. *** Tournament supervisor reserves the right to extend any round time due to slow play or unforeseen circumstances.
20. Rewards Club cards will not earn any points during tournament play. 21. Participants playing in 1K tournament MAIN EVENT Tournament must be registered and qualified players. The RED SHORES may, in its sole discretion, allow substitute participants. 22. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT tournament will not be delayed due to late arrivals. A participant arriving late for their session s scheduled start time (after the session has started) will find their chips on the table in front of their assigned seat. Their blinds and antes will have been taken in turn until such time as the player presents him/her self for participation in the session or their bankroll is exhausted. 23. The 1K tournament MAIN EVENT tournament will have progressive rounds. 24. Non-value tournament chips have no cash value and are only used to determine the overall tournament winner. Chips are to remain on the table and must be visible at all times. Any participant failing to comply will result in his/her immediate disqualification from the tournament. 25. 1K tournament MAIN EVENT participants cannot pool tournament chips at any time and can only occupy one player position per session. 26. The participant that wagers the most chips during a multiple all-in hand will be ranked the higher placed finisher. PRIZE STRUCTURE 27. Prize structure will be based on total entrants to the 1K tournament MAIN EVENT tournament. The ranges of qualifying cash winners are as follows: 1 st Place $25,000 25% 2 nd Place $18,000 18% 3 rd Place $13,500 13.50% 4 th Place $11,000 11% 5 th Place $9,000 9% 6 th Place $7,500 7.50% 7 th Place $6,000 6% 8 th Place $4,500 4.50% 9 th Place $3,000 3% 10 th Place $2,500 2.50% *Based on Sold out Event * Percentage Paid applies to $1000 X total entrants to the poker tournament. NOTE: Any percentage(s) of the prize pool identified in the tables above that is not awarded as a result of no representation within that placement, will be awarded to the participating placements on a pro-rated basis.
28. In addition to the cash prize, the 1K tournament MAIN EVENT winner (1 st place finisher) will also receive one (1) 1K tournament MAIN EVENT bracelet. 29. All prizes will be awarded as the participants are eliminated. 30. The winners of a cash prize will be issued RED SHORES prize vouchers that may only be redeemed for cash/or cheque at the cage cashier at the RED SHORES (must present valid government photo identification upon redemption of prize vouchers). 1K tournament SESSION & TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS 31. At all times during 1K tournament session and tournament play; a tournament supervisor will be available to ensure that the tournament is conducted in accordance with the official Rules and Conditions. 32. The final right of decision to include or disqualify any participant(s) or finalist(s) rests with the tournament manager or above at the RED SHORES. 33. RED SHORES reserves the right to cancel or alter the 1K tournament for any reason, at any time or from time to time, including on or before the tournament date. If cancelled, all participants will be notified and no liability will be attached to the RED SHORES and/or AL. 34. RED SHORES and AL and its respective directors, employees and agents are not liable for any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses the participants or finalists may incur while taking part in, or resulting from the participation in the 1K tournament. 35. Any dispute that may arise during tournament play will be submitted to a tournament supervisor whose decision will be final. 36. The entrant agrees to abide by all tournament rules as published or amended. All procedures and an outline of the poker tournament rules will be explained to entrants upon request. A copy of the 1K tournament Rules and Conditions will be available upon request. 37. RED SHORES reserves the right to verify the full legal name and address of the claimant with the information on the selected entry form (government issued photo identification will be required). 38. All seats are transferable while being adminstarted by Red Shores. The $100 administration fee will be applied and paid by the new seat holder. 39. These official Rules and Conditions govern 1K tournament and must be followed. By agreeing to participate in the tournament, all entrants agree to comply with, and be bound by these official Rules and Conditions. 40. The RED SHORES tournament rules for Texas Hold em Poker are in effect for the 1K tournament. BONUS FEATURES Secret Session Bounty Prior to the commencement of the qualifying session, the tournament supervisor and director will draw a random number from a ballot drum in the Parimutual bank and place it under camera coverage. The numbers will range from 21-60. Number drawn will represent an elimination position in each session. For example, if the number 30 is drawn, then the player who eliminated the player in 30th position will be awarded a Secret bonus Bounty of $250.00. There will be 2 Secret Bounty winners per session.