Upcoming Tournaments at Club One Casino
November 7, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Events, Tournaments, What's New
Crazy for tournaments? Well, Club One Casino has two big events on tap for you!
On Wed Oct 22nd, Club One Casino hosted its first 104.1 FM It Just Rocks Free-roll. Over 200 lucky entrants competed (for free!) for over $2500 in cash and other great prizes. Now we’re having the 95.7 Fox Freeroll on Thursday, November 20th. Listen to 95.7 FM - The Fox for details on how to win your entry.
Then, on Nov 22-23 Club One Casino will host its Fall Classic poker tournament. This two-day, deep-stack event has a $300 + $45 buy-in and promises to draw over 200 entrants. We’re so confident, we’re guaranteeing a $75,000 prize pool!
Can’t wait that long? Well, our daily tournaments are the best in the Central Valley. Call or come in and see us for details!
104.1 It Just Rocks Free-roll
October 23, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Events, Tournaments, What's New
The 104.1 It Just Rocks Free-roll (10/22) at Club One Casino was a HUGE success! We had over 200 entrants competing for $2500 in cash, gift certificates from Roe Sushi, Fresno Falcons hockey tickets, i-Tunes gift cards, DVDs and more. The final table ended up with a 3-way chop for over $400 apiece!
Every participant got access to our full buffet, an entry into the tournament, chances to win great prizes and a $5 match play coupon good for any of our casino games like No Bust Blackjack, Three-card poker, Fortune Pai Gow, Pai gow Poker and 21st Century Baccarat.
We’ll definitely be holding another free-roll in the next few weeks, so come in and get on our list! No purchase necessary.
Don’t know how to play? Come in and sign up for our FREE poker classes. You’ll be playing like a pro in no time!
October at Club One Casino
October 1, 2008 by Club One Staff
Filed under Events, Promotions, Tournaments, What's New
It’s October and Club One Casino is bringing you a cornucopia of fun all month long!
First off, join us October 5th for hourly cash giveaways in our No Bust Blackjack Hawaiian Getaway promotion. We’re giving away cash, a 4-day Mexican cruise and an 8-day Hawaiian vacation!
Second, we’ve introduced a PROGRESSIVE jackpot that starts at $10,000 and grows by $500 EVERYDAY. As of Oct 2nd, it’s $18,000! Come in and grab your table share today!
Third, we’ve revamped our tournament calendar with more $14 re-buy tournaments designed to stretch your poker dollar and are planning a freeroll tournament with 104.1 FM.
Third, we’ve kicked off the football and playoff season with more flat screen TVs and great food and drink specials.
Fourth, we’re giving a big “Welcome back!” to all Fresno State students with 20% off in our restaurant with a valid Fresno State ID.
And then finally, we’ll close out the month with a monster Halloween Party!
From start to finish, it’s an entire month of Club One action, all smoke-free and minutes from wherever you are. Come in and ask any of our friendly hosts for all the details!
All promotions, no purchase necessary.
CVPC Event #6 Celebrity Bounty and Event #7 $50,000 Guaranteed Championship
August 13, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Events, Tournaments, What's New
The last two events of the 2008 Central Valley Poker Championships at Club One Casino were a huge hit. Check out the photos of Events #6 and #7!
The 2008 Central Valley Poker Championships at Club One
In Event #6 of the CVPC, the Celebrity Bounty event, 92 players and the following celebrities competed for $16,100:
Jose Canseco - 1988 AL MVP; six-time MLB all-star, poker player
Ashley Collette - FHM model and one of the “100 Sexiest Women Alive”
Mike & Janet Dages - Fresno City Councilman and his wife
Shaun “shaundeeb” Deeb - Top online tournament player worldwide
Barbara Enright - Poker Hall of Fame, only woman to final table a WSOP main event
Terence Frazier - former major league baseball player
Steve “TT” McLoughlin and Serge “Adanthar” Ravitch - moderators on TwoPlusTwo, the world’s leading poker forums
Matt O’Dette - captain of the Fresno Falcons hockey team
Max Shapiro - writer, CardPlayer magazine
Jason Von Flue - mixed martials arts fighter
Marsha Waggoner - The Grand Dame of Poker
with Kevin Lusk, Oran C. and Ron M. chopping at the final table.
Event #7, the $50,000 Guaranteed Main Event drew another 125 entrants and a prize pool of $56,250. Frank L. took first place for the trophy and $14,909.
The 2008 CVPC Overall Champion bracelet went to early points winner John Ly who won Event #1 and finished 2nd in Event #2.
Thanks again to all the participants and the Club One Casino staff for making this 1st Annual CVPC a success! Club One Casino would also like to thank A J’s Jewelry for creating such a magnificent custom bracelet.
CVPC Events #3, #4, #5 and the Celebrity Bounty event
August 8, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Events, Tournaments, What's New
Event #3 - The $150 NL Pineapple specialty event drew a surprising 39 entrants for a prize pool of $4,680. Kevin L. emerged victorious.
Event #4 - The $150 NL Shoot-out drew 60 sit n go players and $7,200. It ended in a 3-way chop with O.C winning the first place trophy.
Event #5 - In the $200 NL Freeze-out, 84 players entered to compete for $13,440. The event ended in a 6-way chop with Gerry D. getting the first place hardware.
Event #6 - Tonight’s $250 NL Celebrity Bounty event kicked off with 92 players including:
Jose Canseco - 1988 AL MVP; six-time MLB all-star
Ashley Collette - FHM model and one of the “100 Sexiest Women Alive”
Mike & Janet Dages - Fresno City Councilman and his wife
Shaun “shaundeeb” Deeb - top five internet poker tournament player worldwide
Barbara Enright - member, Poker Hall of Fame, only woman to make the final table of a WSOP main event
Terence Frazier - former major league baseball player
Steve “TT” McLoughlin and Serge “Adanthar” Ravitch - moderators on TwoPlusTwo, the world’s leading poker forums
Matt O’Dette - captain of the Fresno Falcons
Jason Von Flue - mixed martials arts fighter
Marsha Waggoner - member, Poker Hall of Fame
Just a reminder: the $500 Main Event starts Saturday, August 9th at 12:15p.
Club One Casino now spreads $3/6 kill and $2/3 60-300 max NL all-day, everyday. Get on the list!
CVPC Events #1 and #2
August 5, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Tournaments
The Central Valley Poker Championships are underway at Club One Casino. Event #1 kicked off the week with a staggering 221 entrants and a prize pool of over $17,000 (including bounties). Event #2 drew another 105 entrants and a prize pool of $12,600!
Local John L. has taken an early lead in the points race with a win in Event #1 ($100 buy-in NL Bounty) for $3,326 and a 2nd place finish in Event #2 ($150 buy-in NL Freeze-out) for another $2,310.
Wayne L. won Event #2 and took home $2,310 with the three-way chop with John and Danny H.
The rest of the week includes more deep-stack NL events including the Shoot-Out on Wednesday, another $200 NL Freeze-out on Thursday, the $250 NL Celebrity Bounty event on Friday night and the $50,000 guaranteed $500 NL Championship Event on Saturday. All weekday events start at 4:15p and the Saturday event starts at 12:15p.
Satellites for the final event are running all week and we recommend that you sign-up early for the Celebrity and Championship Events. Space is limited to 300 with alternates.
Questions? (559) 497-3000 and ask for the Tournament Desk.
Big week ahead at Club One Casino!
July 31, 2008 by Club One Staff
Filed under Promotions, Tournaments
The Central Valley Poker Championships tournament series kicks off on Aug 3rd with a $100 buy-in NL bounty tournament at 12:15p. Highlights of the week will include the Celebrity Bounty tournament on Aug 8th at 4:15p with special guests Jose Canseco, Barbara Enright, Jason Von Flue, Shaun Deeb, Councilman Mike Dages among others and the $50,000 Guarantee Main Event on Aug 9th at 12:15p. Register early for both; space is limited!
Single table satellites for the Main Event are running every night starting Aug 1st. Please note that from Aug 3rd through Aug 9th, all other regularly schedule morning and evening tournaments will be canceled.
On Sunday, Aug 3rd, we’ll also be holding our 2nd Summer Car Giveaway drawing. If you’re a high hand winner and have a valid entry ticket, come in Sunday from 12p on to have a chance at cash drawings and a Toyota Camry hybrid. You MUST be present to win!
Also, Club One Casino introduced Fortune Pai Gow last week and it’s been a huge hit. Don’t know how to play? Ask any hostess or customer service rep.
Club One now offers 3/6 kill and 2/3 $60-$300 max NL. Call (559) 497-3000 and get on the list!
Qualifier from Club One Casino Wins $28,950 in the WSOP Main Event
July 18, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Tournaments
Congratulations to Mr. Russel Silva for his recent cash at the World Series of Poker! Mr. Silva’s journey began on June 28th, 2008 at Fresno’s own Club One Casino, when he won a $10,000 seat in the World Series of Poker Championship event held at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
We hope to see Russel back at Club One for the Central Valley Poker Championships next month!
Central Valley Poker Championships Aug 3-Aug 9
July 18, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Events, Tournaments
Just a reminder that in a little over two weeks, we’ll be hosting the Central Valley Poker Championships. If you have questions about any event, please call Brian Masterson at (559) 497-3000. You can also download a PDF flier for the series here.
CVPC Start Times
July 13, 2008 by Brian Masterson
Filed under Tournaments
Please note that the start times of the Central Valley Poker Championships have been modified. The events held on Sat and Sun will start at 12:15p and the events held Mon-Fri will be held at 4:15p. Please contact Brian Masterson at Club One Casino for more detailed info on any event. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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