Don’t Let the “Weekly Qualifier” Label Fool You!
If you’re within a reasonable distance of either of these Southeast Oklahoma properties—or happen to be traveling through the area—this one is worth a look.
The Choctaw $50,000 Blackjack Tournament series is underway now, with weekly qualifiers at two very nice Choctaw properties in SE Oklahoma leading to the $50,000 Finale at Choctaw Landing on Sunday, September 13.
Take a look at the BJTUSA Upcoming Events listing and check the dates and times that best fit your schedule:
https://bjtusa.com/upcoming-events/
These aren’t simply qualifiers where the only prize is advancing. The weekly events have their own respectable prize pools, with the top three finishers advancing to the September 13 Finale while also receiving 45%, 25% and 15% of that week’s prize pool. Fourth and fifth receive 10% and 5%, and sixth receives $100 cash.
The weekly buy-in is $40, with four qualifying rounds each day and unlimited buy-ins, meaning a player may enter all four rounds. A $5 dealer add-on provides an additional $500 in tournament chips and may be purchased once per round.
TWO LOCATIONS — MULTIPLE WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES TO QUALIFY FOR THE $50,000 FINALE
Choctaw Landing Casino — Hochatown, Oklahoma
Thursdays: August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3
Qualifying rounds: 5:30, 6:15, 7:00 and 7:45 PM
Buy-ins begin at the main cage at 5:00 PM.
Semifinal and final follow the last qualifying round.
Choctaw Casino & Resort — Grant, Oklahoma
Sundays: August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Qualifying rounds: 2:50, 3:50, 4:50 and 5:50 PM
Buy-ins begin at the main cage at 2:00 PM.
Semifinal and final follow the last qualifying round.
QUALIFY—THEN PLAY FOR $50,000 ON SEPT. 13
Players who earn their way into the Finale return to Choctaw Landing on Sunday, September 13, where the qualified field will play down to the championship table.
Finale preliminary rounds are scheduled for 2:00 and 3:00 PM, followed by the semifinal at 5:00 PM and the six-player final immediately afterward.
The $50,000 Finale payout is:
1st — $25,000
2nd — $10,000
3rd — $7,500
4th — $4,000
5th — $2,500
6th — $1,000
Tournament rounds consist of 21 hands, players begin with $3,000 in tournament chips, and blackjack pays 2-to-1.
BOTTOM LINE
Don’t dismiss this series simply because you have to qualify. There is worthwhile money being paid during the weekly qualifiers, the buy-in is only $40, and a successful qualifier earns a shot at a $50,000 Finale with $25,000 going to the winner.
If either Choctaw Landing or Grant is within reach, this is one that deserves a closer look.
Click the BJTUSA Event Listing link above for a rundown of all events, by date, with complete qualifier details, tournament rules and official casino information.