Blackjack Insider Newsletter, March 2004, #50

Here are the upcoming major blackjack tournaments, from March 15th to April 30th, 2004.

These events are all open tournaments, not invitationals.

March 18-20, 2004: Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Hilton

"Million Dollar II Blackjack Tournament" Monthly Qualifier

Entry fee of $1000 includes three room nights.

$57500 in prizes with $20K for first.

16 players qualify for a seat in the $1 Million finals in May 2004.

Phone: 800-457-3307

March 26, 2004: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Casino Niagara

"2004 Masters of Blackjack"

$150,000 (Canadian dollars), with $100,000 to the winner.

Entry $1000 (Canadian), includes $50 food credit.

Phone: 888-698-3888

Feb 26-28, 2004: Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Hilton

"Million Dollar II Blackjack Tournament" Monthly Qualifier

Entry fee of $1000 includes three room nights.

$57500 in prizes with $20K for first.

16 players qualify for a seat in the $1 Million finals in May 2004.

Phone: 800-457-3307

April 4, 2004: Morton, MN Jackpot Junction

Four Decks, $20K in prizes, $100 entry.

Phone: 1-800-WIN-CASH x.7722

Entry Fee $300, Multiple rebuys, based on availability at $150.

Live money buy-in each round $300.

Prize structure, based on 180 entries and 120 rebuys:

1^st=$30,000 / 2^nd = $16,000 / 3^rd = $10,000 / 4^th = $6000 / 5^th = $3000 / 6^th = $1500

Semifinalists receive $200 each.

This tournament is five rounds, with 2 players advancing from every table.

Tournament players receive a special room rate of $25.

Phone: 1-800-634-6966, Ask for offer "BJT404"

April 8-10, 2004: Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Hilton

The final "Million Dollar II Blackjack Tournament" Monthly Qualifier

Entry fee of $1000 includes three room nights.

$57500 in prizes with $20K for first.

16 players qualify for a seat in the $1 Million finals in May 2004.

Phone: 800-457-3307

April 9-11, 2004: Las Vegas, NV Imperial Palace

"$47,500 Blackjack Tournament"

$20K first place, prizes based on number of entrants

Entry $325. Six decks. Rooms available at casino rate: $49 Sun-Thur, $69 Fri&Sat

Play begins 8 AM on Saturday April 10. Finals @ 2 PM Sunday Apr 11^th.

Phone: 800-351-7400

Entry of $500 includes two room nights, welcome reception, complimentary breakfast, private dinner and tournament gift.

Registration and reception: Friday April 16^th 4PM to 7 PM.

Play begins Saturday at 9 AM, with semifinals and finals on Sunday.

Format is a hybrid, with a non-elimination first round, followed by traditional table-advance format in the semifinals.

April 16-18, 2004: Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage

Details and dates tentative: $50K in prizes, with $25K for first.

Entry $100.

On Direct TV the GSN network is channel 309.

On Dish Network it’s channel 116.

On cable, consult your listings.

All times are Eastern Time.

Episode 1: James Grosjean, Connie Desimone, Regina Guzior, Anthony Curtis, Michael Konik

3/15 at 10pm repeating at 11pm, 1am, and 2am

3/16 at 11pm repeating at 2am

3/17 at 5pm

3/18 at 9pm repeating at 12am

3/19 at 7pm

3/20 at 2pm

3/21 at 5pm

Episode 2: Joanna "Queen of Spades", Kenny Einiger, Dave Stann, Susan Pikor, MIT Mike

3/22 at 10pm repeating at 1am

3/23 at 11pm repeating at 2am

3/27 at 2pm

Episode 3:Bradley Peterson, Micky Rosa, Ashwin Patel, Bobby J, Cat Hulbert

3/29 at 10pm repeating at 1am

3/30 at 11pm repeating at 2am

4/3 at 2pm

Episode 4: Previn Mankodi, Ann Van Dyke, Stanford Wong, Nick Dillon, Jimmy Pine

4/5 at 10pm repeating at 1am

4/6 at 11pm repeating at 2am

4/10 at 2pm

Episode 5: Ken Smith, Skip Samad, Jane Gamble, Richard Munchkin, Frank DeRocco

4/12 at 10pm repeat at 1am

4/13 at 11pm repeat at 2am

4/17 2pm

The Wild Card episode will air at the following times:

4/19 at 10pm repeating at 1am

4/20 at 11pm repeating at 2am

4/24 at 2pm

The Finals will air at the following times:

4/26 at 10pm repeating at 1am

4/27 at 11pm repeating at 2am

5/1 at 2pm

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