THE MONEYMAKER TOUR RETURNS OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 4 TO THE POKER ROOM AT PBKC WITH OVER $500,000 IN GUARANTEES
West Palm Beach, FL (Sept., 2024) — The Poker Room at PBKC (Palm Beach Kennel Club) is excited to welcome back the Moneymaker Tour October 23 – November 4, 2024, for a fifth time. The 13-day series will feature 29 trophy events, more than $500,000 in guarantees and buy-ins for every type of player ranging from $86 to $1,100. The tour was created by 2003 WSOP Champion and ACR Team Pro, Chris Moneymaker and Moneymaker Executive Manager, Tony Burns. PBKC’s Poker Room was the site of the Inaugural Moneymaker Tour May 10-24, 2023.
“We are excited to be part of this now International series of amazing poker tournaments. The Moneymaker Tour events continue to grow with new locations, new and established events and all the excitement of great poker being played by top players around the world,” said Noah Carbone, PBKC Poker Room Director & Asst. General Manager.
The $250,000 Guaranteed Moneymaker Main Event NLH has a $1,100 buy-in and is scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 4. The Main Event will feature three starting days to choose from at 12pm plus multiple chances to win a seat via mega satellites. The final table will be live streamed on YouTube and Twitch on Monday, November 4. The opening event will be the $150,000 Guaranteed Moneymaker Multi Flight from Oct. 23-Oct. 27 with a $300 buy-in. There will be seven starting flights for the Multi Flight (please see schedule for complete list).
The series will kick off with a one day Mystery Bounty tournament on October 23rd at 11am. The Ladies event will be hosted on Sunday, October 27th with a new format. The $300 buy-in will award ladies who knock out a player $100 each. The first-ever PLO Bounty tournament will be held on Tuesday, October 29th and the Tag Team event returns on Sunday, November 3rd at 3pm as a $500 Buy-in ($250 per player).
The series will kick off with a one day Mystery Bounty tournament on October 23rd at 11am. The Ladies event will be hosted on Sunday, October 27th with a new format. The $300 buy-in will award ladies who knock out a player $100 each. The first ever PLO Bounty tournament will be held on Tuesday, October 29th and the Tag Team event returns on Sunday, November 3rd at 3pm as a $500 Buy-in ($250 per player).
“As our tour continues to grow both domestically and internationally, Palm Beach, Florida will always be special to us as this is where it all started. We love coming to one of the greatest states for poker three times a year in South Florida and twice a year in Central Florida,” said Tony Burns, MM Tour Executive Manager. “The players continue to come out in strong numbers to support both brands and we are thankful for that,” he added.
About Chris Moneymaker: Chris Moneymaker is an American poker player who won the Main Event at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP). His 2003 win is said to have revolutionized poker because he was the first person to become a world champion after qualifying at an online poker site. This has been referred to in the press as the “Moneymaker effect“.
About PBKC and the Poker Room: PBKC is YOUR ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION with Poker, Table Games, Off-Track Betting, Paddock Live Events and Exceptional Eats. The Poker Room at PBKC features daily cash games, high hand promotions, mega bad beat jackpots and exciting tournaments. The Poker Room also features $100K Guarantee Multi-Flight tournaments and tournament players can earn frequent player points to win cash prizes and featured event entries. Live streaming is available for final tables on Twitch and YouTube. The newly expanded Table game area offers Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Three-Card Poker with $5 minimum play.
Contacts:
Theresa Hume, Director of Publicity thume@pbkennelclub.com (561) 683-2222, 120
Noah Carbone, Poker Room Director, noahc@pbkennelclub.com (561) 683-2222, ext. 156
Tony Burns, Executive Manager MM Tour, tburns@moneymakerpt.com
For more information, tournament schedule and structures, visit: pbkennelclub.com or moneymakerpt.com
