PINE BLUFF, AR – Saracen Casino Resort will make Arkansas poker history this October when it hosts the Arkansas Poker Classic, a six-day tournament series presented in partnership with the Gulf Coast Poker Tour, Oct. 6–11.
The Arkansas Poker Classic marks the first time a poker tour has brought a tournament series to the state. The series will be highlighted by a $600 Main Event with a $300,000 guarantee, five starting flights and 40-minute levels from start to finish.
The schedule also includes a $50,000 guaranteed Big Monster Stack, $20,000 guaranteed Big O, $20,000 guaranteed Pot Limit Omaha Championship, $10,000 guaranteed Ladies Event, $30,000 guaranteed Seniors Event, a Rookies Event and additional tournaments and qualifiers throughout the week.
“There is a deep and thriving poker community in Arkansas that we are delighted to offer the Arkansas Poker Classic,” said Bill Phillips of Gulf Coast Poker. “This is the first time a poker tour has brought a series to the state, and we could not ask for a better partner in Saracen Casino Resort. Neal Atkinson and the casino will provide first-class amenities, a beautiful and spacious playing area, a brand-new hotel, and the intention to make Arkansas’ first series truly a Classic. We could not be more excited for this event. We think this is the beginning of a long and successful partnership, with our visits here becoming one of our best events of the year.”
The Arkansas Poker Classic begins Oct. 6 with the Seniors Event and Big O tournament. Main Event play begins Oct. 8, with five starting flights continuing through Oct. 10. Players who advance will return Oct. 11 for the Main Event restart.
