Blackjack Tournaments USA

Hard Rock Biloxi $500 (Typically more), Weekly Blackjack Tournament
2025-02-18, 2025-02-11, 2025-02-04 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Hard Rock Biloxi has been very supportive of the Blackjack Tournament player community – Thank you for your support of Hard Rock Biloxi and many thanks to Hard Rock management and staff for their ongoing support of Open Blackjack Tournaments!
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Special note: The popular weekly tournament event was resumed on February 4, 2025. The last weekly event of this series will be held on August 26, 2025.
4:00 PM buy-in time and 4:30 start time for the first round play.
Guaranteed prize pool of $500-With total of buy-ins as the final prize pool. Note: So far these weekly events have been well attended and growing therefore they have paid $1,000 to $1,400+ for 1st and $500 to $700+ for 2nd place.
Weekly Blackjack Tournaments
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a Blackjack tournament weekly starting February 4, 2025.
These tournaments will be weekly every Tuesday.
The tournament will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final, semi-final, a wild card table, and final table.
Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $20.00 entrance fee. There will be NO “free entries”. Registration will begin at 2:00pm with rounds starting at 2:30pm. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy sessions. The associated fee for the re-buy session is $20.00 USD. Each player can re-buy as many times as they would like until the end of the re-buy rounds (the last preliminary round at 6:30pm).
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of at least $500 however, the entire amount from preliminary buy-ins and rebuys for tournament event will be awarded. Any collected fees will be added together for a total and divided amongst the finalist on the final table.
50% to 1st place
25% to 2nd place
5% to the remaining 5 positions (3rd – 7th).
A drawing will be held prior to the Semi Final Round to fill any vacant seats. This drawing will be done from the Re-Buy entries only. NO preliminary entries will be drawn for this drawing. Note: if a player is already playing in the Semi Final Round, they will not qualify for a second seat and another player will be drawn.
A wildcard drawing will be held prior to the final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Only the original entry ticket will be placed in the drum. NO re-buy tickets will qualify for this drawing. Players drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat on the Wild Card table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, previous tickets drawn will be void.
Preliminary Rounds will begin at 2:30pm and continue until 6:30pm. Rebuy tables will be available as soon as players start buying in with Rebuys. If a Quarter Final is needed, we will have positions available at ??:?? pm and ??:?? pm. Depending on whether we need a quarter final or not will determine the time of the Semi Final, Wild Card Table, and Final Table.
The format for all play during the tournament is as follows:
Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.
(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.
Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e., 1 – 12).
All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.
Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.
All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.
Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.
At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.
After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced the highest total will advance to the next round. 1 winner per table, per round.
If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lamer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lamer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lamer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. The Floor Supervisor will retain all lamer (s) not in possession of a player.
If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.
If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.
There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.
Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is in progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.
Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual, will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.
No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.
Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum, however the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.
It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.
Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.
No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.
All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.
A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct. No fee will be returned.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.
Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.
Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.
Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.
Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.
Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.
Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.
Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.
Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.
Session times are subject to adjustment.
Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.
You must be 21 to participate.
Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.
The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

$25,000 Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack Tournament
2025-02-15 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Buy-in: Friday 4:00-7:00 PM, $100.00; Saturday 9:00-12:00 Noon, $150.00
Unlimited Re-buys at $100 each–Re-Buy cut off -3:00 PM
First round of tournament play begins at 10:30 AM
Rules
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a Blackjack tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Prize pool will be as follows: – : 1st place – $15,000 USD; 2nd place – $5,000 USD; 3rd through 7th place – $1,000 USD, totaling $25,000 USD; – Fees collected in excess of prize pool per tournament will be evenly distributed to each position paid.
Superstar Shootout Prize pool will be as follows: final table prize pool structure: 1st place – $5,000 USD; 2nd place – $2,000 Promo; 3rd place – $1,000 Promo; 4th place – $750 Promo; 5th place – $600 Promo; 6th place – $400 Promo; 7th place – $250 Promo; $5,000 USD & $5,000 Promo, totaling $10,000 prize pool. This part of the tournament will consist of 3 tables with 21 of our best players picked by Player Development. 2 people from each of the 3 tables will advance to the final table and before the final table begins 1 name will be drawn from the 21-participating guest. If the name drawn is someone that is already on the final table, we will continue drawing names until we have the final seat filled. Participants will have 3 minutes to arrive to the table before we draw another name3.
Tournament event will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final sessions (depending on participation) a semi-final session a one table wildcard session and one final session; the final table. Note if a quarter final session is required, we will determine how many players per quarterfinal table will advance to the semi-finals. Preliminary rounds will begin at 11:00am. . (NOTE: If sufficient demand exists, Hard Rock Biloxi will maintain the option of scheduling initial preliminary rounds beginning at 10:30 AM. Registration for these “Early Bird Tables” will be on a strictly “First Come, First Serve” basis. The use of the “Early Bird Tables” will be determined by the Tournament Coordinator based on initial response and projected registration totals. The inclusion of these 10:30 tables will allow for a more efficient and timely rebuy process. Rebuy rounds will begin after the conclusion of preliminary round.
Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $100.00 entrance fee if they pre-register or during the set registration time of the Friday prior to the Saturday tournament from 4pm to 7pm; Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $150.00 entrance fee if they register during the late registration time of 9am until the beginning of the last preliminary round the day of the tournament. Select players will be invited to the tournament with no associated entrance fee. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy session. (Unlimited rebuys per entrant). The associated fee for the re-buy session is $100.00 USD per entry.
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of $25,000 USD, regardless of player participation. Any collected fees in excess of the guaranteed prize pool will be returned to the prize pool, thereby increasing the total amounts to be awarded.
A wildcard drawing will be made prior to the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the re-buy sessions. Players or player drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat in the semi-final session. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the semi-final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be temporarily removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. All removed player’s tickets will be re-inserted into the drawing drum after all semi-final wildcards have been drawn. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.
A wildcard drawing will take place after the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Seven (7) players in total will be drawn and will be seated at a Blackjack table where 10 hands will be played. The player with the highest chip count at the end of 10 hands will be declared the winner of the wild-card playoff table and said player will progress to the final table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final table is drawn during the wildcard playoff drawing, said player’s ticket will be discarded and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.
Prior to the Semi-Final session and the Final Table, a “Joker” playing card will be randomly inserted into each shoe being used to facilitate the session. The “Joker” will not be used in the completion of any hand and will have no hand value. Any player who receives the “Joker” card in their hand will be awarded $100 in promotional chips. The promotional chips will have no value in the tournament. Note: If the dealer receives the “Joker” card during the Semi-Final round, the promotional chips will be added to the value of the “Joker” card during the final table. If, at the final table, the dealer receives the “Joker” card, the total value of the “Joker” card will be awarded to the winner of a playoff draw immediately after the current hand, the dealer will deliver a single card to each player, regardless if they have been eliminated or not, and the first player who receives the highest card, ace being the highest, will be awarded the total value of the “Joker” card.

Tournament Play

Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.

(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.

Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e. 1 – 12).

All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.

Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.

All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.

Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.

At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted, and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.

After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced. The player with the highest total will advance.

If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lammer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lammer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run-down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lammer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. At no point will any lammer(s) be used to facilitate the payment of a wager. All lammer(s) not in possession of a player will be retained by the Floor Supervisor.

On the final table if multiple players are simultaneously eliminated from play during the same hand, said players will be considered tied and the prize pool for the eliminated positions will be divided equally among the tied players.

Secret Bet – On the final hand (12th) in the Final Round, each participant will make a secret bet. The secret bet will be written on a secret bet card and placed face down in front of them. Once each secret bet is placed the tournament supervisor will sign the secret bet card attesting that the bet is legible and meets the table requirements (table minimum and any amount as long as the participant has enough chips to cover the bet) “All In” is acceptable. Once each participant’s secret bet has been verified, the secret bet cards will be revealed and chips equal to the secret bet amount will be placed in the betting area before the cards are dealt. If a player writes down a number that is more than the chips available to bet all chips will be placed in the betting circle.

If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.

If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.

There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.

Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.

Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.

No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.

Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum; however, the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.

It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.

Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.

No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.

All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.

A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.

Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.

Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.

Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.

Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.

Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.

Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.

Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.

Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.

Session times are subject to adjustment.

Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.

You must be 21 to participate.

Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.

The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

All day Live! Casino, Hanover, MD, $25,000 (Mixed Cash/Promo), Monthly Blackjack Tournament Series
2025-02-13 | Live Casino-Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills, Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076
Win a share of $25,000 on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Top prize of $10,000 every month!
Overview:
• Registration: 3:30PM – 9:30PM – Live! Promotions Booth
• Round One: 4:00PM
• Final Round: 10:00PM
• Location: R-Bar/Pit 9
• Buy-in: $50 Cash or Comps
• $25,000 Monthly Blackjack Tournament
• Win your share of $25,000
• Win a top prize of $10,000
• Buy-in: $50 Cash or $50 Comps.
• Any Live! Rewards member can earn 1,500 tier credits by playing table games on Sundays and Mondays during the week of the tournament, from 6:00AM Sunday to 11:59PM Monday, for up to two entries.
• Max buy-in is three times each month including the earned entries.
• Can earn up to 2 entries per promotional period
General Rules
• No purchase is necessary.
• Must be present to win.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
• Prizes are non-transferable.
• Drawings will take place on the Casino Floor.
• Winners are responsible for any United States federal, state or local taxes and/or government fees that may be imposed in connection with the acceptance of the prize.
• Falsification of any information will result in ineligibility.
• Winners must show proof of identification by presenting a valid driver’s license with SS#, or by completing a W9 form.
• Winning Live! Reward® Members must sign a prize payment form to receive their winnings.
• Employees of Live! Casino & Hotel, their respective parent companies, affiliates and subsidiaries are ineligible. In addition, immediate family and members of the household of Live! Executive, Player Development and Marketing personnel are ineligible.
• Employees of advertising and promotion agencies and other agencies coordinating with this promotion and their immediate family members, MLGCA staff, MLGCA agents and spouses thereof, are ineligible.
• Immediate family is defined as spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses. Household is defined as living in the same residence as one or more of the above-mentioned individuals. Executive personnel are defined as any team member holding the title of Director or above.
• Player Development personnel are defined as any team member falling under the Player Development Departmental organization chart. Marketing personnel are defined as any team member falling under the Marketing Departmental organization chart.
• Winners must sign a release attesting that he/she is not any of the abovementioned.
• Void where prohibited by law.
• Each entrant and winner shall indemnify and hold harmless
• Live! Casino & Hotel and The Cordish Companies against any damage, loss, claim or liability arising from his or her participation in this promotion. Live! Casino & Hotel and The Cordish Companies assume no liability of any kind for any property loss or damage or personal injury occurring in connection with any prizes.
• By participating in the promotion, each participant agrees to and acknowledges that they will abide by the official rules, regulations and procedures of the promotion.
• Live! Casino & Hotel Marketing officials will resolve any and all disputes.
• Management, with the advice of legal counsel, reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the promotion without notice.
• Live! Casino & Hotel reserves the right to adjust promotion outcomes as a result of any machine malfunction, computer or operator error, fraud or other misuse of Maryland Live amenities or card
• Live! Casino & Hotel will not be held responsible for a patron’s failure to respond to his/her name being announced.
• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that casino play is registering on Live! Reward® Card.
• By participating in this promotion, participants hereby grant Live! Casino & Hotel permission to use his/her name, photograph, and likeness in connection with the advertising and promotion of its products, in any manner and in any medium, without additional compensation, as Live! Casino & Hotel, in their sole discretion, shall deem appropriate or desirable. Participants irrevocably consent to the unrestricted use, in perpetuity, for purposes including, but not limited to, display, advertising, sale, and trade, and including any alterations or modifications whatsoever of said photograph, including the negatives and prints made there from and by Live! Casino 7 Hotel, its employees, agents, customers, successors, and assigns forever.
• Participants waive any right, which he/she may otherwise have, to inspect or approve the photographs or prints made from the negative thereof, with respect to 1) any alterations or modifications, any material or commentary, 2) any publication using the name of the undersigned, no name, or fictitious name, 3) and use for the purpose of publicity, illustration, commercial art, and 4) any advertising of products or services.
• Persons who have been evicted from the property or who have requested Maryland self-exclusion from the property are not eligible to participate in the promotion.
• Live! Casino & Hotel reserves the right to substitute cash or retail merchandise for a cash or retail prize. Substitution will be of greater or equal cash value of original prize.
• All promotion times are Eastern Daylight Time.
• Valid at Live! Casino & Hotel.
• Claiming the prize won is the sole responsibility of the winner.
• A copy of these Rules is available at Live! Casino & Hotel. Live!
• Casino & Hotel reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time without notice.

Paragon Casino $25,000 Cash Showdown Blackjack Tournament
2025-01-04 | Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Pl, Marksville, LA, 71351,, United States
Back in Time
Cash Blackjack Tournament
Kick off your 2025 with a winning hand! 🎉
Let’s start the new Tournament year off right with this January 4th Paragon $25,000 Cash Blackjack Tournament. Thank you Paragon!
Special Hotel Rates For This Tournament:
Reservation number: 800-642-7777
When calling refer to Blackjack Tournament code PCG03GR
Special rates: $109 to $149, plus taxes and fees.
Reservation Notes
1. Assumed to be valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (January 3, 4 & 5), nights – Verify when making reservation.
2. This much anticipated return of a Paragon Blackjack Tournament event will be well attended. It’s probably advisable to make your reservation right away. We have no idea how large the block of rooms is and there have many requests for information on this room rate code.
3. Ask if you have comp rates available before using the code to reserve your room. You could have a better rate based on your play.
Friday night, Jan. 3rd registration: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Club MeZazz in the casino. Appetizers, water & soft drinks will be furnished. (The bar is not far away 😊).
Many of the confirmed attendees haven’t seen each other since the Paragon Events in 2023. This will be a good time for a “Mini Meet & Greet” reunion gathering. Should be fun!”
Some Clarification Notes:
Happy New Year and may luck be in your favor!
RULES

Eligibility:

Any Club Paragon guest that buys-in for $100.00 or has earned a free entry.

Prizes:

1st Place – 47%
2nd Place – 18%
3rd Place – 9%
4th Place – 8%
5th Place – 7%
6th Place – 6%
7th Place – 5%

Qualifications:

Must be a member of Paragon Casino Player’s Club
Pay $100 on Friday January 3,2024 from 5pm to 8pm or $150 Saturday January 4,2025 by 2:45 PM or, earn a free entry by having logged a minimum of 50 hours of Blackjack play from October 1,2024 thru December 31,2024.

Tournament Rules:

Players will pay entry fee and re-buy fees at the cashier’s cage.
Players will bring the yellow ticket from the cashier to the tournament area.
Registration will be Friday 3, 2025 from 5PM to 8PM and Saturday 4, 2025 (tournament area will open at 8AM)
All Paragon blackjack rules apply to blackjack tournament play with the following exception:

Blackjack pays 2 to 1
Aces can be split 3 times to make 4 hands

Should the player not advance in a previous preliminary round they have the option to re-buy. There are two ways to re-buy back into the tournament
Pay $100
Earn up to three re-buys by having logged hours of Blackjack play

75 hours = one re-buy
100 hours = two re-buys
125 hours = three re-buys

There will be unlimited re-buys, until 2:45 PM, as available thru the preliminary rounds or when there are not at least 3 players for a round of play

One Wild Card entry slip will be deposited into the Wild Card Entry drum for initial buy-in and an additional Wild Card Entry slip will be deposited for each re-buy. Wild Cards drawn from the drum and either claimed or not claimed will be re-deposited into the drum.
All participants must arrive at the tournament area at least 10 minutes before the beginning of each round. All participants must check-in at their assigned table and seat. Late (after round has begun play), participants will be penalized $100 in non-value tournament chips for every hand missed. After the completion of the third (3rd) hand, if the absent player has not been seated they shall be disqualified for that round.
Each participant will receive $2,500 in non-value tournament chips in every specific round.
For an extra $10 dealer appreciation buy-in, the participant can receive an additional $500 in non-value tournament chips.

Non-value tournament chips are not to be taken from the table.

All rounds will consist of:
20 hands of blackjack
Minimum bet of $25 and a maximum bet of $500.

Except for the Final round will be a maximum bet of $1,000

All bets will be in $25 increments.
The dealer and/or tournament staff will make a countdown at the end of 15 hands and again at the end of 19 hands.

The tournament will be dealt from a six-deck shoe.
Only one cut card will be used. The dealer deals to the bottom of the deck, if cards run out during a hand, the dealer shuffles all cards in the discard rack and continues with the hand.

Participants must play every hand.
If a participant is unable to bet the minimum $25 bet, then that participant will be disqualified.
In the event of a tie, each participant involved will receive $500 in chips and there will be a five-hand playoff. This will continue until a winner is determined.
The dealer button will determine where the deal begins. This will be determined by dealing a card to each seat from left to right on a designated tournament table. The seat number with the highest card will receive the dealer button. If the same value cards are dealt, first out of the shoe is highest.
All bets will be made left to right from the dealer button. Participants are not allowed to change or alter any bet after it is placed in the betting area, this includes when participants bet out of order.
Players must be ready to bet when it is their turn. There will be no more than thirty (30) seconds to place a bet and act on a hand.
Once a bet has been made, it cannot be changed.

No string betting is permitted. Bets must be slid into the circle, highest denomination chip on the bottom to the lowest denomination chip on top. If a player string bets, the first chip to hit the felt inside the betting circle will be the player’s bet.

Blackjack pays 2 to 1.

If the dealer also has a blackjack the players bet is a push.
If the dealer has an Ace up there is no insurance offered.

Players may split same -value cards, including Aces, up to four hands.
Double downs on splits are allowed except on split Aces which will get only one card each.
Surrender, insurance and even money are not offered for tournament play.
Only one wagering position per player.
English is the official language of this tournament. Players may speak only English during play. No spectator may speak in a language other than English.
Tournament chips must remain in front of the participants, separated by denomination and in the view of all other participants at that table.
Tournament players are not permitted to use any aids such as calculators, writing on paper, or writing on back of a hand, etc.
In the event of a misdeal, all hands will be declared dead. The dealer will shuffle all cards and deal a new hand without moving the dealer button.
Conversing with spectators may be a cause for disqualification. Spectators who interfere with the game or aid the players may be asked to leave the tournament area.
Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to accept or deny any entry into the tournament.
If a participant should leave the table in the middle of a round, they will be disqualified.
Paragon Casino Resort may limit the number of entries into the tournament.
Tournament times are approximate. Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to change tournament times.
Paragon Casino Resort may disqualify any person for any prize based on fraud, dishonesty, violation of promotional rules or other misconduct whether or not related to the tournament.
Paragon Casino Resort may cancel, modify, relocate or reschedule the tournament(s) for any reason with prior approval by and/or notification to the appropriate gaming regulators.
By participating in the tournament entrants agree to the rules brought forth by Paragon Casino Resort
Value chips will not be used for tournament play.
All decisions regarding the interpretation of rules, eligibility, etc. for the tournament lies solely with the management of Paragon Casino Resort. Management decisions are final.
All winnings will be rounded off and paid in chips after the final round.
This tournament is subject to change or modification at any time and the interpretation of the rules, eligibility, and prize distribution is at the sole discretion of Paragon Casino Resort.
Paragon Casino Resort Management will resolve any dispute or situation not covered by the official rules.
Paragon Casino Resort reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament at any time, for any reason, subject to all applicable regulatory approval, provided that such modification shall not, as of the date of such modifications, materially alter or change any participant’s prize already awarded.
If the tournament should be cancelled for any reason, all entry fees will be returned to the registrant.
All rounds are depending on player participation.
Wild Card drawing will be used as needed to even out tables.
Maximum seven tables and up to seven players per table.

Player and seat placement can be changed by the tournament director to balance the tables.

All rounds will consist of 20 hands, except for the Wild Card round which will consist of 15 hands. The dealer and/or tournament staff will make a countdown on the Wild Card round at the end of 14 hands.

Round Progression

Preliminary Rounds

Up to nine 45-minute rounds on up to 7 tables per round depending upon participation.
The top 2 chip leaders from each table advance to the next round.

Quarter-Final Round (as required)

Total number of Wild Cards (If any) – players – tables – players to advance to Semi-Finals per table, will be determined based on total qualifiers from Preliminary rounds.

Semi-Final Round

One 45-minute round
One round with five tables and from five to seven players (depending on participation)
The top chip leader from each table advances to the final round.
Final table seats one thru five

Final Table Wild Card Round

The Wild Card Round will consist of one table with up to seven players from a wild card draw to play a 15-hand, 45-minute round.
Wild Card winners will have one minute to present themselves and claim their seat. If not present, when time expires another Wild Card will be drawn.
Two players with the top chip count from wild card table will advance to the final table
Final table seats six and seven

Final Table

One 45-minute round.
All seven seats will get paid.

Tournament Times

Friday:

Early Registration: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday:

Late Registration- Tournament area opens at 8:00 AM
Buy-ins and re-buys available for preliminary round play at any time until 2:45 PM as long as there are at least 3 players for a round of play. Once participation drops below the 3-player limit, buy-ins and re-buys will not re-start

Actual round times may vary according to participation.

Preliminary Round

Round 1 – 9:00 AM
Round 2 – 9:45 AM
Round 3 – 10:30 AM
Round 4 – 11:15 AM
Round 5 (if required) 12:00 PM
Round 6 (if required) 12:45 PM
Round 7 (if required) 1:30 PM
Round 8 (if required) 2:15 PM
Round 9 (if required) 3:00 PM

Quarter-Final Round

Round 1 – 4:00 PM
Round 2 – 4:45 PM

Semi-Final Round – 5:30 PM
Wild Card Drawing and Round – 6:15 PM
Final Table – 7:00 PM

Golden Nugget Las Vegas $100k Blackjack Tournament
2025-01-03 - 2025-01-05, 2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Golden Nugget Casino Las Vegas, 129 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, NV 89101, United States
Schedule dates only – No details

BJTUSA is focused primarily on supporting Open Blackjack Tournaments, its participating player membership and casino properties in the central part of the US from the Gulf Coast and further north to the Canadian border. But since several of our subscribers play the Golden Nugget Las Vegas tournament and at the request of some this listing is offered as a convenience to them. We hope to keep dates for this particular event as current as possible but rules, etc. are not being published.

Live! Casino Hanover, MD - $25,000 (Mixed Cash/Promo), Monthly MiniBac Tournament
2024-12-26, 2024-11-28, 2024-10-31 | Live Casino-Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills, Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076
Live! Casino Hanover, Maryland
$8,888 Top Cash Prize Each Month!
Last Thursday of the month through December 26th, 2024
In addition to their monthly Blackjack Tournament Live! Casinos also offers these monthly MiniBac events.
The three links below will quickly take you to full details at their website:
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https://maryland.livecasinohotel.com/promotions/25k-baccarat-tournament
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Registration: 5:30PM – 9:30PM next to High Limit Tables
Tournament Times: 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Round One: 6:00PM
Final Round: 10:00PM

$25,000 Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack Tournament
2024-12-14 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Buy-in: Friday 4:00-7:00 PM, $100.00; Saturday 9:00-12:00 Noon, $150.00
Unlimited Re-buys at $100 each–Re-Buy cut off -3:00 PM
First round of tournament play begins at 10:30 AM
Rules
December 2024 Blackjack Tournament
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a Blackjack tournament on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

The prize pools will be as follows: 1st place – $15,000 USD; 2nd place – $5,000 USD; 3rd through 7th place – $1,000 USD, totaling $25,000 USD. Fees collected in excess of prize pool per tournament will be evenly distributed to each position paid.

Superstar Shootout Prize pools for the respective dates will be as follows: final table prize pool structure: 1st place – $5,000 USD; 2nd place – $2,000 Promo; 3rd place – $1,000 Promo; 4th place – $750 Promo; 5th place – $600 Promo; 6th place – $400 Promo; 7th place – $250 Promo; $5,000 USD & $5,000 Promo, totaling $10,000 prize pool. This part of the tournament will consist of 3 tables with 21 of our best players picked by Player Development. 2 people from each of the 3 tables will advance to the final table and before the final table begins 1 name will be drawn from the 21-participating guest. If the name drawn is someone that is already on the final table, we will continue drawing names until we have the final seat filled. Participants will have 3 minutes to arrive to the table before we draw another name.

The tournament will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final sessions (depending on participation) a semi-final session a one table wildcard session and one final session; the final table. Note if a quarter final session is required, we will determine how many players per quarterfinal table will advance to the semi-finals. Preliminary rounds will begin at 11:00am. . (NOTE: If sufficient demand exists, Hard Rock Biloxi will maintain the option of scheduling initial preliminary rounds beginning at 10:30 AM. Registration for these “Early Bird Tables” will be on a strictly “First Come, First Serve” basis. The use of the “Early Bird Tables” will be determined by the Tournament Coordinator based on initial response and projected registration totals. The inclusion of these 10:30 tables will allow for a more efficient and timely rebuy process. Rebuy rounds will begin after the conclusion of preliminary round.)

Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $100.00 entrance fee if they pre-register or during the set registration time of the Friday prior to the Saturday tournament from 4pm to 7pm; Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $150.00 entrance fee if they register during the late registration time of 9am until the beginning of the last preliminary round the day of the tournament. Select players will be invited to the tournament with no associated entrance fee. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy session. (Unlimited rebuys per entrant). The associated fee for the re-buy session is $100.00 USD per entry.

Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of $25,000 USD, regardless of player participation. Any collected fees in excess of the guaranteed prize pool will be returned to the prize pool for the respective week, thereby increasing the total amounts to be awarded.

A wildcard drawing will be made prior to the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the re-buy sessions. Players or player drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat in the semi-final session. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the semi-final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be temporarily removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. All removed player’s tickets will be re-inserted into the drawing drum after all semi-final wildcards have been drawn. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.

A wildcard drawing will take place after the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Seven (7) players in total will be drawn and will be seated at a Blackjack table where 10 hands will be played. The player with the highest chip count at the end of 10 hands will be declared the winner of the wild-card playoff table and said player will progress to the final table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final table is drawn during the wildcard playoff drawing, said player’s ticket will be discarded and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.

Prior to the Semi-Final session and the Final Table, a “Joker” playing card will be randomly inserted into each shoe being used to facilitate the session. The “Joker” will not be used in the completion of any hand and will have no hand value. Any player who receives the “Joker” card in their hand will be awarded $100 in promotional chips. The promotional chips will have no value in the tournament. Note: If the dealer receives the “Joker” card during the Semi-Final round, the promotional chips will be added to the value of the “Joker” card during the final table. If, at the final table, the dealer receives the “Joker” card, the total value of the “Joker” card will be awarded to the winner of a playoff draw immediately after the current hand, the dealer will deliver a single card to each player, regardless if they have been eliminated or not, and the first player who receives the highest card, ace being the highest, will be awarded the total value of the “Joker” card.

Tournament Play

Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.

(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.

Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e. 1 – 12).

All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.

Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.

All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.

Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.

At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted, and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.

After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced. The player with the highest total will advance.

If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lammer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lammer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run-down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lammer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. At no point will any lammer(s) be used to facilitate the payment of a wager. All lammer(s) not in possession of a player will be retained by the Floor Supervisor.

On the final table if multiple players are simultaneously eliminated from play during the same hand, said players will be considered tied and the prize pool for the eliminated positions will be divided equally among the tied players.

Secret Bet – On the final hand (12th) in the Final Round, each participant will make a secret bet. The secret bet will be written on a secret bet card and placed face down in front of them. Once each secret bet is placed the tournament supervisor will sign the secret bet card attesting that the bet is legible and meets the table requirements (table minimum and any amount as long as the participant has enough chips to cover the bet) “All In” is acceptable. Once each participant’s secret bet has been verified, the secret bet cards will be revealed and chips equal to the secret bet amount will be placed in the betting area before the cards are dealt. If a player writes down a number that is more than the chips available to bet all chips will be placed in the betting circle.

If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.

If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.

There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.

Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.

Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.

No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.

Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum; however, the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.

It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.

Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.

No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.

All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.

A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.

Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.

Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.

Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.

Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.

Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.

Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.

Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.

Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.

Session times are subject to adjustment.

Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.

You must be 21 to participate.

Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.

The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

Live! Casino, Hanover, MD, $25,000 (Mixed Cash/Promo), Monthly Series
2024-12-12, 2024-11-14, 2024-10-10 | Live Casino-Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills, Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076
Scroll down to Live! Casino Hanover Maryland Tournament Discussion below- Discover a first-hand review from one of our highly engaged BJTUSA members.
This informative overview recounts an evening of actual play. The post originally appeared in our new BJTUSA Connect! room on https://www.blackjacktournaments.com/forums/bjtusa-connect.58/, a platform that brings together Blackjack Tournament enthusiasts and casino properties. If you haven’t explored this room yet, it’s a convenient forum for BJTUSA.com members and all interested Blackjack Tournament players. Make sure to frequent both websites for more interesting and informative posts, crafted by passionate players and casino insiders alike – all dedicated to serving the vibrant Blackjack Tournament community.
Regularly explore www.BJTUSA.com for upcoming Blackjack Tournament events schedules.
Click the links below for detailed information as posted by the Live! Casino property.
https://maryland.livecasinohotel.com/promotions/25k-blackjack-tournament

https://maryland.livecasinohotel.com/about-us/general-rules
Some additional details based on a phone interview with a Live! Casino central information office representative:
Prizes:
1st place - $10,000 cash
2nd place - $2500 cash/$2500 promo
3rd place -$4000 promo
4th place - $3000 promo
5th place - $2000 promo
6th place - $1000 promo
Note: The representative was not able to determine if the promo chips will be one time play or play until you lose. Therefore it would be wise to assume they will be one time play.
Final table at 10:00 PM, with awards at 10:30 PM.

Live! Casino Hanover Maryland Tournament
Discussion in ‘BJTUSA Connect!‘ started by Lakegirl32
Just wanted to share our thoughts on the Live! Casino in Hanover Maryland 25K Monthly Blackjack Tournament that we tried a few weeks ago.
We were on a trip out east and made this tournament our last day of excitement. It was a different format than we are used to but honestly very fun.
The format is accumulative so try to get the highest score to get on the board. A digital board shows the top 10 scores and is updated continually. The top 6 high scores from whole night get into the finals. $50 buy in, and you can only try 3 times. You can buy in all three times at once if you want or individually. Each ticket will say first try, second try, third try.
The casino games manager has it set up really well, no long wait in lines. They have 4-6 tables set up in a separate area. You can play anytime you want, it runs from 6 PM until 10 PM and it is rolling so as soon as one table is done they let in 5-6 more players and start again. 15 Hands and you start with $1000 in chips in preliminary rounds ($5000) if you make the final table. Min. Bet 50 and Max. 1000 until the last hand (15th hand) you can bet 2000. Final Table is Min. is $100 and Max. $5000, and last hand can be 10,000.
We were actually told the dollar amount that you want to be at to possibly move on. (Ask me I might tell you! 😊). There were a number of players that just did not get it. They did not do anything to try to accumulate and get all chips possible. A lot of luck required and we were not the lucky ones but I would do this again for sure.
Payout is $10,000 Cash for top prize, Prize for 2nd place, 2500 promo 2500 cash and the rest of places are promo chips only.
Some dealers made everyone follow the rules (no changing bet – things like that) but some were not enforcing it and you had to watch everyone. Blackjack 2 to 1.
Any Strategy ideas for this? I got to $6400 one round and was on board for a short time.
A new Live! Casino’s now under construction in Bossier City, LA. Announced to be opening in 2025.

Golden Nugget Biloxi Reindeer Royale Blackjack Tournament
2024-12-07 | Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi, 151 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Notification listing only – No rules immediately available.
The following is all we have at this point:
$10,000 Cash Top prize (Probably safe to assume the remaining $20,000 paid to final table participants will be paid in promo chips, which in the past have been convertible to free play)
Buy-in at table games at 11:-00 AM
Buy-in probably $100
Tournament begins at 12:00 Noon

Hard Rock Biloxi $500 (Typically more), Weekly Blackjack Tournament
2024-11-26, 2024-11-19, 2024-11-12, 2024-11-05, 2024-10-29, 2024-10-22 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Hard Rock Biloxi has been very supportive of the Blackjack Tournament player community – Thank you for your support of Hard Rock Biloxi and many thanks to Hard Rock management and staff for their ongoing support of Open Blackjack Tournaments!
(Accuracy of contents not guaranteed)
Special note: The weekly tournament will be suspended after the November 26th event. It is tentatively scheduled to re-start in March 2025. Check back here for updates as they are available.
Beginning on November 5th the event timing will revert back to the 4:00 PM buy-in time and 4:30 start time for the first round play.
Event times of 2:00 PM buy-in start and first round of play to begin at 2:30 PM and Last preliminary round at 6:30 PM will remain until October 29th.
Guaranteed prize pool of $500-With total of buy-ins as the final prize pool. Note: So far these weekly events have been well attended and growing therefore they have paid $1,000 to $1,400+ for 1st and $500 to $700+ for 2nd place.
Weekly Blackjack Tournaments
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a Blackjack tournament weekly starting April 2nd.
These tournaments will be weekly every Tuesday.
The tournament will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final, semi-final, a wild card table, and final table.
Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $20.00 entrance fee. There will be NO “free entries”. Registration will begin at 2:00pm with rounds starting at 2:30pm. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy sessions. The associated fee for the re-buy session is $20.00 USD. Each player can re-buy as many times as they would like until the end of the re-buy rounds (the last preliminary round at 6:30pm).
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of at least $500 however, the entire amount from preliminary buy-ins and rebuys for tournament event will be awarded. Any collected fees will be added together for a total and divided amongst the finalist on the final table.
50% to 1st place
25% to 2nd place
5% to the remaining 5 positions (3rd – 7th).
A drawing will be held prior to the Semi Final Round to fill any vacant seats. This drawing will be done from the Re-Buy entries only. NO preliminary entries will be drawn for this drawing. Note: if a player is already playing in the Semi Final Round, they will not qualify for a second seat and another player will be drawn.
A wildcard drawing will be held prior to the final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Only the original entry ticket will be placed in the drum. NO re-buy tickets will qualify for this drawing. Players drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat on the Wild Card table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, previous tickets drawn will be void.
Preliminary Rounds will begin at 2:30pm and continue until 6:30pm. Rebuy tables will be available as soon as players start buying in with Rebuys. If a Quarter Final is needed, we will have positions available at ??:?? pm and ??:?? pm. Depending on whether we need a quarter final or not will determine the time of the Semi Final, Wild Card Table, and Final Table.
The format for all play during the tournament is as follows:
Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.
(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.
Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e., 1 – 12).
All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.
Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.
All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.
Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.
At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.
After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced the highest total will advance to the next round. 1 winner per table, per round.
If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lamer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lamer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lamer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. The Floor Supervisor will retain all lamer (s) not in possession of a player.
If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.
If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.
There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.
Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is in progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.
Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual, will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.
No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.
Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum, however the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.
It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.
Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.
No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.
All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.
A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct. No fee will be returned.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.
Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.
Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.
Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.
Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.
Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.
Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.
Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.
Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.
Session times are subject to adjustment.
Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.
You must be 21 to participate.
Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.
The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

Grand Casino Hinckley, MN - Blackjack Tournament
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-22 | Grand Casino, 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley, MN, 55037, United States
The information below was forwarded to us by a subscribers to www.BJTUSA.com. Many thanks to them for helping keep us informed.
This event very similar to this August 15-16 event
This is the extent of the information that we have.
Dates: November 21 & 22
Entry is $100 for the qualifying rounds on day 1, with re-entry being $50.
Begin registration 2pm.
Day 1, 4-10 pm qualifying rounds.
There will be 6 rounds.
Day 2 semi-finals begin at 2pm.
If you do not qualify into the quarter-finals on day 2, you can re-buy for $200 based on availability.
There will be wild card drawings into semi finals from the first day initial buy in entrants.
There will be $15K cash given away between all 6 finalists
Top prize will be $6,500
Special suited heart blackjacks on Day one will receive $50 free play, day two will receive $100.
Std blackjack rules apply, blackjacks pay 2 to 1.

$30,000 Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack Tournament – Fall Series
2024-11-16 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Buy-in: Friday 4:00-7:00 PM, $100.00; Saturday 9:00-12:00 Noon, $150.00
Unlimited Re-buys at $100 each–Re-Buy cut off -3:00 PM
First round of tournament play begins at 10:30 AM
Rules
100k Fall Series Blackjack Tournament
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a series of Blackjack tournaments in the months of September, October & November of 2024. The specific dates of the tournaments are September 21st, October 19th & November 16th.

Each of these three separate tournaments will follow the same format, rule set, and will be run independently.

Prize pools for the respective three tournament dates will be as follows: – September & October dates final table prize pool structure: 1st place – $15,000 USD; 2nd place – $5,000 USD; 3rd through 7th place – $1,000 USD, totaling $25,000 USD; – November date final table prize pool structure: 1st place – $20,000 USD; 2nd place – $5,000 USD; 3rd through 7th place – $1,000 USD, totaling $30,000 USD. Fees collected in excess of prize pool per tournament will be evenly distributed to each position paid.

Superstar Shootout Prize pools for the respective dates will be as follows: final table prize pool structure: 1st place – $5,000 USD; 2nd place – $2,000 Promo; 3rd place – $1,000 Promo; 4th place – $750 Promo; 5th place – $600 Promo; 6th place – $400 Promo; 7th place – $250 Promo; $5,000 USD & $5,000 Promo, totaling $10,000 prize pool. This part of the tournament will consist of 3 tables with 21 of our best players picked by Player Development. 2 people from each of the 3 tables will advance to the final table and before the final table begins 1 name will be drawn from the 21-participating guest. If the name drawn is someone that is already on the final table, we will continue drawing names until we have the final seat filled. Participants will have 3 minutes to arrive to the table before we draw another name.

Each of the three tournament events will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final sessions (depending on participation) a semi-final session a one table wildcard session and one final session; the final table. Note if a quarter final session is required, we will determine how many players per quarterfinal table will advance to the semi-finals. Preliminary rounds will begin at 11:00am. . (NOTE: If sufficient demand exists, Hard Rock Biloxi will maintain the option of scheduling initial preliminary rounds beginning at 10:30 AM. Registration for these “Early Bird Tables” will be on a strictly “First Come, First Serve” basis. The use of the “Early Bird Tables” will be determined by the Tournament Coordinator based on initial response and projected registration totals. The inclusion of these 10:30 tables will allow for a more efficient and timely rebuy process. Rebuy rounds will begin after the conclusion of preliminary round.)

Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $100.00 entrance fee if they pre-register or during the set registration time of the Friday prior to the Saturday tournament from 4pm to 7pm; Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $150.00 entrance fee if they register during the late registration time of 9am until the beginning of the last preliminary round the day of the tournament. Select players will be invited to the tournament with no associated entrance fee. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy session. (Unlimited rebuys per entrant). The associated fee for the re-buy session is $100.00 USD per entry.

Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of $25,000 USD for the June and July event. Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of $30,000 USD for the August event, regardless of player participation. Any collected fees in excess of the guaranteed prize pool will be returned to the prize pool for the respective week, thereby increasing the total amounts to be awarded.

A wildcard drawing will be made prior to the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the re-buy sessions. Players or player drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat in the semi-final session. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the semi-final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be temporarily removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. All removed player’s tickets will be re-inserted into the drawing drum after all semi-final wildcards have been drawn. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.

A wildcard drawing will take place after the semi-final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Seven (7) players in total will be drawn and will be seated at a Blackjack table where 10 hands will be played. The player with the highest chip count at the end of 10 hands will be declared the winner of the wild-card playoff table and said player will progress to the final table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final table is drawn during the wildcard playoff drawing, said player’s ticket will be discarded and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time period, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, all previous tickets drawn will be void.

Prior to the Semi-Final session and the Final Table, a “Joker” playing card will be randomly inserted into each shoe being used to facilitate the session. The “Joker” will not be used in the completion of any hand and will have no hand value. Any player who receives the “Joker” card in their hand will be awarded $100 in promotional chips. The promotional chips will have no value in the tournament. Note: If the dealer receives the “Joker” card during the Semi-Final round, the promotional chips will be added to the value of the “Joker” card during the final table. If, at the final table, the dealer receives the “Joker” card, the total value of the “Joker” card will be awarded to the winner of a playoff draw immediately after the current hand, the dealer will deliver a single card to each player, regardless if they have been eliminated or not, and the first player who receives the highest card, ace being the highest, will be awarded the total value of the “Joker” card.

Tournament Play

Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.

(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.

Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e. 1 – 12).

All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.

Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.

All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.

Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.

At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted, and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.

After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced. The player with the highest total will advance.

If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lammer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lammer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run-down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lammer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. At no point will any lammer(s) be used to facilitate the payment of a wager. All lammer(s) not in possession of a player will be retained by the Floor Supervisor.

On the final table if multiple players are simultaneously eliminated from play during the same hand, said players will be considered tied and the prize pool for the eliminated positions will be divided equally among the tied players.

Secret Bet – On the final hand (12th) in the Final Round, each participant will make a secret bet. The secret bet will be written on a secret bet card and placed face down in front of them. Once each secret bet is placed the tournament supervisor will sign the secret bet card attesting that the bet is legible and meets the table requirements (table minimum and any amount as long as the participant has enough chips to cover the bet) “All In” is acceptable. Once each participant’s secret bet has been verified, the secret bet cards will be revealed and chips equal to the secret bet amount will be placed in the betting area before the cards are dealt. If a player writes down a number that is more than the chips available to bet all chips will be placed in the betting circle.

If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.

If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.

There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.

Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.

Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.

No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.

Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum; however, the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.

It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.

Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.

No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.

All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.

A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.

Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.

Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.

Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.

Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.

Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.

Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.

Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.

Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.

Session times are subject to adjustment.

Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.

You must be 21 to participate.

Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.

The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

$25,000 Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack Tournament – Fall Series
2024-10-19 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States

Hard Rock Biloxi $500 (Typically more), Weekly Blackjack Tournament
2024-10-15, 2024-10-08 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, MS 39530,, United States
Hard Rock Biloxi has been very supportive of the Blackjack Tournament player community – Thank you for your support of Hard Rock Biloxi and many thanks to Hard Rock management and staff for their ongoing support of Open Blackjack Tournaments!
(Accuracy of contents not guaranteed)
Event Hours and Extended Dates Update: Event times of 2:00 PM buy-in start and first round of play to begin at 2:30 PM and Last preliminary round at 6:30 PM will remain until October 29th. Beginning on November 5th the time will revert back to the 4:00 PM buy-in time.
Note: There is no currently scheduled end date to this weekly tournament series. Events are posted here through November and will be revised as necessary due to any change in schedule by Hard Rock Biloxi.
Guaranteed prize pool of $500-With total of buy-ins as the final prize pool. Note: So far these weekly events have been well attended and growing therefore they have paid $1,000 to $1,400+ for 1st and $500 to $700+ for 2nd place.
Weekly Blackjack Tournaments
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi will host a Blackjack tournament weekly starting April 2nd.
These tournaments will be weekly every Tuesday.
The tournament will consist of preliminary sessions, re-buy sessions, possible quarter final, semi-final, a wild card table, and final table.
Players will gain entry into the tournament via a $20.00 entrance fee. There will be NO “free entries”. Registration will begin at 2:00pm with rounds starting at 2:30pm. Any player who does not progress through their preliminary session will be afforded the opportunity to purchase entry into the re-buy sessions. The associated fee for the re-buy session is $20.00 USD. Each player can re-buy as many times as they would like until the end of the re-buy rounds (the last preliminary round at 6:30pm).
Hard Rock Casino Biloxi guarantees a prize pool of at least $500 however, the entire amount from preliminary buy-ins and rebuys for tournament event will be awarded. Any collected fees will be added together for a total and divided amongst the finalist on the final table.
50% to 1st place
25% to 2nd place
5% to the remaining 5 positions (3rd – 7th).
A drawing will be held prior to the Semi Final Round to fill any vacant seats. This drawing will be done from the Re-Buy entries only. NO preliminary entries will be drawn for this drawing. Note: if a player is already playing in the Semi Final Round, they will not qualify for a second seat and another player will be drawn.
A wildcard drawing will be held prior to the final round from the pool of players who have participated in the tournament. Only the original entry ticket will be placed in the drum. NO re-buy tickets will qualify for this drawing. Players drawn from the wild-card pool will be awarded a seat on the Wild Card table. Note: If a player who has already advanced to the final round is drawn during the wildcard drawing, said player’s ticket will be removed from the drawing drum and another draw will be conducted. Tickets drawn from the wild-card drum will be announced across the floor and in the tournament area via loudspeaker. Each ticket drawn will be valid for three minutes for a player to claim. If no player makes claim to a drawn voucher within the allotted time, a new ticket will be drawn from the wild-card drum. Once a new ticket has been drawn, previous tickets drawn will be void.
Preliminary Rounds will begin at 2:30pm and continue until 6:30pm. Rebuy tables will be available as soon as players start buying in with Rebuys. If a Quarter Final is needed, we will have positions available at ??:?? pm and ??:?? pm. Depending on whether we need a quarter final or not will determine the time of the Semi Final, Wild Card Table, and Final Table.
The format for all play during the tournament is as follows:
Players will start each session with $10,000.00 in non-value tournament chips.
(12) Twelve hands will be dealt in each Session.
Prior to the first hand on each round, the dealer will give each player one card from the shoe. The first player to receive the highest card (Ace being highest), will have their position marked with the lamer signifying the “1st Play rotates from left to right starting with the “1st spot, which is represented by a numbered marker which will move in a left to right order after each hand played. Once the lamer has been moved to the last spot on the table, the dealer will move the lamer to the first position and continue moving from left to right after each hand. This button will be numbered to represent the current hand being played (i.e., 1 – 12).
All players must wager a minimum of $100 each hand. There is no maximum bet.
Each player, in turn, will make a wager. Once a player’s wager is placed in the betting circle, it may not be changed until the hand is over. A player’s entire bet must be placed in the betting area at once, no “string betting” (placing one chip in the betting circle at a time) will be allowed. A player may place a wager before it is their turn, but the wager may not be changed after it is set.
All wagers will be made in a timely manner, if there is too long of a delay in wagering the dealer will announce to the player that they have 15 seconds to place a wager. If the player does not comply, they will receive the minimum bet and play will continue.
Any player not seated when the round starts will have the minimum wager removed from their chip stack and returned to the rack. After (3) three hands missed a player will be considered as forfeiting their spot and their bankroll will be collected into the rack. Players absent may request a player position in a later round pending availability.
At the end of the 10th hand all players chips will be counted and their total announced so that all players at the table can hear and see each player’s total at that point.
After the 12th hand, all players still in play will have their chips counted by the dealer and their total announced the highest total will advance to the next round. 1 winner per table, per round.
If a player’s wager exceeds what is available to pay from the rack the Floor Supervisor will purchase the chips back from the player using a lamer(s) representing the amount of chips being exchanged. The Floor Supervisor will place the lamer(s) in front of the player offering the exchange, and the dealer will run down the chips and place them in the rack after the Floor Supervisor has verified the correct amount. The lamer(s) in possession of the player must be separated from the player’s non-value gaming chips and must be in clear view at all times. The Floor Supervisor will retain all lamer (s) not in possession of a player.
If multiple players have the same chip count and there is only one spot for advancement there will be a (3) three hand play off. If there is still a tie the players will cut one card from a single facedown deck and the highest card drawn will advance, ace being high.
If a dealer fails to move the “1st spot” marker or fails to change the hand marker and the error is discovered after cards are dealt, but before any hand has been acted upon, the hand will be declared a dead hand. No wagers will be collected or paid, and the hand marker will be advanced to the correct spot and/or changed to signify the correct hand number. A new round of wagers will begin, and the new hand will be dealt. There will not be a shuffle prior to continuing. Once the first player’s hand has been acted upon, the hand will be considered valid, and play will continue. After the completion of the hand, the marker will move to the next player position and the correct hand number will be represented.
There will be no smoking, eating, or drinking at the table during tournament play.
Players must keep their hands in plain sight at all times, while the tournament is in progress. All chips must be stacked by denomination and be in full view of casino personnel and other players. Chips must never be removed from the surface of the table doing so will be grounds for disqualification.
Collusion among players or help from spectators is prohibited and will result in disqualification. The official language of the tournament is English. No conversations in any other language are permitted during tournament play. No communication, either verbal or visual, will be permitted between player and spectator. Violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the tournament.
No written, mechanical, or electronic aids are allowed during tournament play.
Case money wagers can be made for double downs below the table minimum, however the initial bet must be at the table minimum. Players lacking sufficient non-value tournament chips to make a minimum bet will be considered finished for the session.
It is the player’s responsibility to communicate his/her desired action with the dealer.
Dealers may pay bets in any denomination they deem appropriate.
No toke bets are allowed for the dealers with tournament chips during play.
All protests must be handled at the table before players leave the table.
A player is eliminated from play for violation of any of the tournament rules, cheating, or disorderly conduct. No fee will be returned.
Players may voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.
Any player disputes will be handled by the tournament supervisor and his/her decision will be final.
Blackjack pays 2-1, insurance will not be offered.
Dealer will hit on soft 17; all other Hard Rock Biloxi Blackjack rules will apply.
Vendors or immediate family of a vendor who provide promotional items for tournaments, promotions or drawings are prohibited from participation in that activity.
Hard Rock employees and their immediate family members are eligible for membership in the Hard Rock Biloxi’s Encore Players Club and are eligible to receive complimentary based on play but are not permitted to participate in drawings, promotions, tournaments, or giveaways without prior written notification to MGC.
Parties determined to be ineligible will forfeit any prize monies awarded; the forfeited funds will be split evenly among the remaining winners, excluding the grand prizewinner.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes and complaints will be resolved in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations.
Disputes/complaints must be declared at the time of the incident.
Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior notification to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but must do so at least three (3) days prior to the commencement of the activity.
Session times are subject to adjustment.
Promotion rules will be available to guests for review.
You must be 21 to participate.
Must be a member of Hard Rock Players club.
The winners will grant permission to the Biloxi Hard Rock Casino Hotel for use of their name and image for use in all advertising.

Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN - Qualifier Events Sept. 9th, 16th, 23rd + $25,000 Cash Top Prize at Finale on Sept 30th
2024-09-30 | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, MN, 55372, United States
WIN UP TO $25,000 CASH!
Qualifying Tournaments • Mondays, September 9 – 23
Grand Finale Tournament • Monday, September 30
$25,000 Top Cash Prize – This one worth checking out!
Nice Minnesota Blackjack Tournament for those who can make it to the qualifier events!
This interesting event just reported by one of our subscribers. It is a free entry tournament Mondays in September. Starts Monday 9th, 3 Mondays qualifying high chip count – Top 10 advance to grand finale on Monday 30th. 25k top cash prize. Details on link below:
https://mysticlake.com/casino-and-promos/splitting-aces
RULES

Guests must be Club M members to participate. Club M membership is free.
Guests must be at least 18 years of age and present to win.
All Club M members will be eligible to participate in the weekly tournaments.
Guests will receive one wild card drawing entry for every 5 Tier Points earned playing blackjack starting at 12 am September 1, 2024, through drawing times.
Guests must swipe their Club M card at a designated promotional kiosk from 4 pm – 9 pm Mondays, September 9, 16, and 23, 2024 and 4 pm – 8:15 pm Monday, September 30, 2024, from to receive one free entry and activate their play-based entries for the Wild Card Drawings.
For all rounds, guests must be in their assigned seats at the proper start time. Mystic Lake reserves the right to exclude late-arriving players from this tournament without further compensation. No exceptions will be made.
Guests may only qualify once for the Grand Finale Tournament, either via Wild Card Drawing or weekly top ten chip leader qualification. All Grand Finale Tournament qualifiers are eligible to participate in each weekly tournament. If a guest qualifies more than once, a new name will be drawn to fill the qualifying spot.
Select guests will be invited to participate in the Grand Finale Tournament qualifying round with no play requirement.
Winners from previous tournaments must check-in at the registration desk in front of the Tournament area to be eligible to participate in the Grand Finale Tournament from 5 pm – 6 pm on September 30, 2024. Unregistered qualifiers will forfeit their seats and wild card participants will be drawn to fill the tournament.
Standard Mystic Lake blackjack rules apply except when changed by Tournament Rules.
Guests will be assigned seating times, tables, and table positions at registration. Guests will be issued a table assignment card they must present to tournament staff at their assigned tables prior to commencing play for each round.
Guests advancing to semifinal and final rounds will pick up their table assignment cards from tournament staff at the registration desk.
The drawings for table assignments and seat positions will be conducted at the registration desk.
The total number of entrants will determine the number of tables used, number of rounds of play, and number of guests advancing each round. Depending on the number of entrants and the stated number of guests that advance from each round, some tables will have more guests than other tables. Tournament staff will make every effort to keep the number of guests per table even, including changing table assignments.
Each guest will receive $1,000 in tournament chips at the beginning of each round. There will be no loaning or trading of chips among guests. Guests will be asked to count down their chips for tournament staff prior to the beginning of play.
All rounds will consist of exactly 12 hands with a countdown given after the 11th hand.
All non-advancing guests from the qualifying weeks are eligible for the Wild Card Drawing.
All guests are eligible for the Grand Finale Tournament Wild Card Drawings.
Wild Card Drawings will be held to balance out the field.
Wild card winners will have 5 minutes to report to the Tournament area to claim their seats. Reporting times are at the discretion of tournament officials. Guests not arriving within the set period of time forfeit their claim to a wild card tournament seat. No exceptions will be made.
Wild card winners will be announced via casino-wide microphone and on select closed-circuit televisions. Announcements may not be heard in restrooms, restaurants, or the hotel.
Guests must bet at least $25 per hand.
All decisions must be made in sequence beginning with the first hand. There will be a marker chip indicating the first bettor. To begin each game, one card will be dealt to each player with the high card determining first base position. The marker chip will be handled by the dealer only. After a bet has been made, the marker chip placement cannot be changed or position challenged. The marker chip will be moved to the next player each hand of play, regardless of the outcome.
Once a bet is made it cannot be changed or touched, except by the dealer to collect or pay. All bets must be placed in the circle in one move.
When a dealer calls for Insurance, guests must wave off with their hands if they do not want to take Insurance on their turns. Once a guest waves off or takes Insurance, the decision is final.
Guests may elect to double down on any two cards. Guests may split any same value cards up to three times creating four hands, including Aces. Split Aces automatically receive one card each. Guests may double down for less. Guests may not split for less. Guests may double down after a split.
Once a player completes the hand, he/she must wave off the dealer. Once the dealer is waved off the hand is final.
All tournament chips must be separated by denomination and kept in clear view for all guests to see. Guests are not allowed to handle their chips unless placing a bet or collecting a winning bet.
Guests may not use any written or mathematical aids.
Guests must make all decisions in a timely manner determined by tournament staff.
Friendly conversation is permitted but coaching is not allowed by anyone, including, but not limited to, tournament staff, other guests, or the audience.
If it is necessary to break a tie at the end of the session the tied guests will each receive $500 in tournament chips and play a tiebreaker round with the number of hands played determined by Tournament staff. The marker chip will continue in the order remaining from the last hand of regulation.
Guests must have a valid driver’s license or state-issued photo ID and provide a valid social security number to win cash and prizes.
All winners of $100 or more must complete a miscellaneous prize claim form/1099 log.
Winners shall be solely responsible for federal, state, and local taxes.
Free blackjack play is not valid for cash and may not be exchanged for any other denomination.
Guest participation in this promotion indicates acceptance to permit the use of name and/or likeness in advertising and promotional materials. Failure to agree may result in a forfeit of prizes won.
The following individuals are ineligible to participate:

(1) SMSC Members and their immediate family members that reside in the same household.
(2) Team Members of SMSC Gaming Enterprise and any other person residing in the same household as the employee.
(3) Immediate family members, regardless of residence, of any team member within the SMSC GE Marketing Department, Sign Shop, and Upper Management team (Casino Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and President and Chief Executive Officer).
(4) Employees of any SMSC Gaming Enterprise affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, and suppliers working directly on this promotion and any other person residing in the same household as the employee.
An immediate family member is defined as a parent, sibling, child, or spouse.

Any dispute or situation not covered by the above house rules will be resolved by SMSC Gaming Enterprise management in a manner deemed by them to be the fairest to all concerned, and that decision shall be final and/or binding on all contestants.
SMSC Gaming Enterprise management reserves the right to alter, amend or terminate this promotion at any time without prior notice. All decisions of management are final.

$40,000 MiniBac Event, Golden Nugget Biloxi
2024-09-29 | Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi, 151 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
$40,000 Lucky Lantern MiniBac Tournament
Golden Nugget Biloxi
Prize Pool:

$20,000 cash for the first-place winner.
Assumed that the remaining winners will receive promo chips or free play, as in past events. Promo chips can typically be converted to free play by the friendly and accommodating staff at the sign-up desk.

Content Disclaimer:

The following is a summary of rules and details, part from the recent GN Biloxi mailout on this specific event and some from past observations and written rules distributed at a previous MiniBac tournament at GN Biloxi, some of which may not apply to this event.

Entry Details:

$100 Buy-in / $100 Re-buy(s) (while seats are available).
Buy-in starts at 12:00 PM.
Tournament play begins at 1:00 PM.

Tournament Structure:

192 max players.
36 players advance to the semi-final table (32 from play, 4 from wild card draw).
6 players at the final table.
$10,000 starting tournament chips.
15 hand rounds with a countdown after the 10th hand.
1 winner from each preliminary round advances to the semi-final table.
No commission charged in tournament play.
A secret bet must be made and can be placed on any hand.
No max bet throughout all rounds.
$100 min. bet on tie bet.
$100 min. bet in preliminary rounds.
$500 min. bet in semi-finals and final rounds.

Cautionary Notes:

If the “English language only” or “no coaching by spectators” provisions are still in the rules for this particular event, should any player or spectator be in violation you should be able to ensure the rule is enforced by notifying the dealer and if it is still ignored request floor personnel to take corrective action, according to all applicable rules.

Always review the rules thoroughly. If you have any questions or need clarification before or during competition, ask the floor or tournament director directly. This could help you avoid costly surprises for yourself and ensure that the dealer isn’t put in a position where their answer might not be supported by their superior.

$50,000 Blackjack Tournament Westgate Casino Las Vegas
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28 | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, 89109
$50,000 Aces & Faces Blackjack Tournament
Per Casino services at Westgate: All prize payout in promo chips.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 27th
Tournament Registration & Last Player Standing Tournament
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Public Buy-In available for $100
Saturday, September 28th
Late Registration 12:00PM – 12:30 PM
Tournament play begins at 1:00 PM
Public Buy-In available for $100
To reserve, contact your Casino Host or Casino Services at 1-888-999-3836
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