Blackjack Tournaments USA

Running Aces Free Roll Qualifier Series - For May 21 $25,000 TOC Event
2026-03-15 | Running Aces Caino, Hotel & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus, MN, 55025, United States
BLACKJACK FREEROLL QUALIFIER EVENTS
DATES
MARCH 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
APRIL 12th, 19th & 26th
MAY 3rd, 10th & 17th
(No Tournaments April 5th and May 24th)

ENTRY
Entry is free. Player must have a player’s reward card. Players are allowed one $20 add-on for an extra $2,100 in tournament chips. The add-on must be purchased at time of registration.
SCHEDULE
QUALIFYING ROUNDS – 4, 5, 6 & 7PM
4 tables – 28 players max per round (7/table). Minimum 4 players/table.
Each table winner moves on & the 3 highest chip totals from that round that didn’t win their table.
SEMI-FINAL ROUND – 8PM
Semi-finals consist of 28 entries. The 4 semi-final table winners and the 3 top scores at the end of regulation that didn’t win move on. The 4 highest non-advancing chip totals from the qualifying rounds of the day will receive TOC invites.
FINAL ROUND – 9PM
PAYOUT – 7 PLAYERS
1st: $1000 + 50% of Add-on prize pool + Entry into TOC
2nd: $500 + 35% of Add-on prize pool + Entry into TOC
3rd: $250 + 15% of Add-on prize pool + Entry into TOC
4th: $100 + Entry into TOC
5th: $50 + Entry into TOC
6th: $50 + Entry into TOC
7th: $50 + Entry into TOC
$20 Add on • $10 to prize pool • $10 to Admin
OFFICIAL RULES

Each tournament player receives $1,400 worth of non-negotiable tournament chips at the start of the round.

Players are allowed one “add-on” for $20. The add-on will get the player an additional $2,100 in chips to start with. The add-on must be purchased at the time of registration.

Minimum bet is $25, no maximum.

Chip counts will only happen the last 3 hands. Rounds 19, 20 and 21.

Twenty-one hands per round of play, with one player per spot.

First-place ties, or ties in Qualifiers or semi-final that effect players advancing to the next round will be settled by a playoff consisting of four additional hands. These additional hands will be counted each hand. All other ties will be settled by dividing the winning place money of those positions tied.

Rotating button used to signify order of dealing and betting. Button moves one position after each hand. Once everybody is seated starting button position will be determined by dealing out high card.

After a bet is placed it cannot be changed.

Any player missing the first hand of the round will be disqualified.

All players must keep their chips separated by denomination and in full view of all other players.

No coaching allowed. One player per hand.

Running Aces house rules prevail, except blackjack pays 2 to 1 – No surrender.

Players may only play one qualifying round per day. Players must be a member of the Aces Rewards Program.

If a player is incorrectly paid and if the error is reported by a player or noticed by the dealer prior to the start of the next hand being dealt it shall be corrected immediately. Errors discovered after the next hand starts will not be corrected.

All players must be 18 yrs of age or older.

Running Aces reserves the right to refuse tournament entry to anyone, to change or to cancel the tournament for any reason, at which time any fees will promptly be refunded.

All disputes settled by tournament officials are final.

Registration opens up at 3pm the day of the tournament.

Registration closes for each qualifying round 15 minutes prior to the start of that qualifying round.

Semi-final and Final round table and seats will be determined by selecting a seat card out of a drum.

See Official rules on day of tournament.

DISCLAIMER: Registration will begin at 3pm at the cashier for the first 112 players to register. No alternates are allowed. Players can only register once per day. Players must have their player card and valid photo ID to register. Tournament Qualifying rounds will be hourly from 4pm-7pm; Semi-finals begin at 8pm; Finals begin at 9pm. Tournament entry is free. Registering players are allowed one $20 add-on for an extra $2,100 in tournament chips. Add-on must be purchased at time of registration. Tournaments every Sunday starting March 1st through May 17th. No tournaments April 5th & May 24th. Tournament of Champions Sunday, May 31st. Tournament of Champions will consist of the four (4) highest non-advancing chip total Semi-Final players and all seven (7) Finals players of each tournament week. Each player advancing to the Tournament of Champions will receive a Tournament of Champions Invite and the invite will state the seat assignment and time of TOC qualifier. Players can only hold one (1) TOC invite. Your participation in these events gives permission for Running Aces to use your name and/or likeness in promotional material. All guests of Running Aces are eligible to participate in these promotions. Aces Rewards membership is required; guests must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid photo ID to obtain membership to Aces Rewards. Membership is free. Running Aces reserves the right to cancel or modify this promotion at any time and without prior notice. Running Aces supports responsible gaming.
